[Archived] Where's the key code hidden on my 1998 Pontiac Sunrunner for key programming?

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Aceventura
Member since August 2021 • 90 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1998 Pontiac Sunrunner?

Posted on October 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Ironman
Member • 93 posts

Been here before with my 1998 Pontiac Sunrunner. Let’s see if this one works.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 103 posts

I need this so bad for my 1998 Pontiac Sunrunner. Subscribed!

October 21, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 71 posts

My 1998 Pontiac Sunrunner won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 75 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1998 Pontiac Sunrunner won’t recognize the key.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 133 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1998 Pontiac Sunrunner.

October 24, 2024 Reply

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