[Working] Options when manual is lost for 2003 Pontiac Grand Am key code

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Lasertag
Member since July 2023 • 57 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am key fob?

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1822 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Outlawjoe
Member • 124 posts

Was about to give up on my 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, but this gives me hope.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 73 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2003 Pontiac Grand Am.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 12 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2003 Pontiac Grand Am too.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 86 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2003 Pontiac Grand Am—need the code first.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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