[Method] Any luck getting the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am PIN code without original key?

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Bluescreen
Member since October 2022 • 73 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am key?

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (5)

Papasmurf
Member • 141 posts

Just what I needed! My 2001 Pontiac Grand Am has been acting up lately.

August 03, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 65 posts

I tried this with my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am but still no luck. Any suggestions?

August 04, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 103 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am won’t recognize the key.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 122 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 136 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2001 Pontiac Grand Am.

August 07, 2024 Reply

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