[Confirmed] Where's the key code located on a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville for key programming?

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Frank
Member since May 2022 • 127 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Alice
Member • 42 posts

I think my 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 14 posts

My 2000 Pontiac Bonneville won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 11 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 76 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 85 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?

May 16, 2025 Reply

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