[Update] Trying to sync new fob with 1998 Pontiac Bonneville - code needed?

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Kungfupanda
Member since October 2021 • 20 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1998 Pontiac Bonneville

Posted on November 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1015 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 30, 2024

Replies (4)

Betamax
Member • 44 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1998 Pontiac Bonneville too!

November 30, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 127 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1998 Pontiac Bonneville.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 96 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1998 Pontiac Bonnevilles?

December 02, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 43 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1998 Pontiac Bonneville's key code.

December 03, 2024 Reply

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