[Solution] How to avoid overpaying for 2002 Pontiac Sunfire key codef

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Flyingmonk
Member since June 2022 • 23 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?

Posted on December 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 762 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Quickdraw
Member • 69 posts

Does this method work for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire models from 2010 onward?

December 25, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 86 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2002 Pontiac Sunfire for a while.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 84 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire before?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 6 posts

Just what I needed! My 2002 Pontiac Sunfire has been acting up lately.

December 28, 2024 Reply

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