[Resolved] How do I find the ignition security code for 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport?

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Aceventura
Member since January 2022 • 42 posts

Looking for my 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport's factory key code to program a key

Posted on April 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Blackbelt
Member • 59 posts

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

April 09, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 149 posts

My 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 133 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 36 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport owner.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 120 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport. This might do it.

April 13, 2025 Reply

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