[Confirmed Fix] Bought a used 1997 Pontiac Trans Am, no key code - help!

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Oldschool
Member since September 2022 • 137 posts

How to get my 1997 Pontiac Trans Am's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1451 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Pontiac Trans Am. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (3)

Ninjastar
Member • 18 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1997 Pontiac Trans Am won’t recognize the key.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 56 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1997 Pontiac Trans Am, following this thread.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 63 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 1997 Pontiac Trans Am.

October 30, 2024 Reply

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