[Solution] Need key code after ECU replacement in 1998 Pontiac Grand AM

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Lionheart
Member since September 2021 • 49 posts

How can I retrieve my 1998 Pontiac Grand AM's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Emeraldcity
Member • 102 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1998 Pontiac Grand AM, following this thread.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 77 posts

Was about to give up on my 1998 Pontiac Grand AM, but this gives me hope.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 49 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1998 Pontiac Grand AM?

December 13, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 54 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1998 Pontiac Grand AM.

December 14, 2024 Reply

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