[Resolved] Need help locating key code for 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner

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Outlawjoe
Member since December 2021 • 70 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner to program a key?

Posted on March 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 28, 2025

Replies (3)

Alphawolf
Member • 79 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 71 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner. Trying this instead.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 24 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner!

March 30, 2025 Reply

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