[Free Solution] 2004 Pontiac Grand Am immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Nightowl
Member since June 2022 • 136 posts

Need my 2004 Pontiac Grand Am's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on December 31, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on January 01, 2025

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Purplerain
Member • 120 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. This is a lifesaver.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
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My mechanic said this might help with my 2004 Pontiac Grand Am key issue.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
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Fingers crossed this works for my 2004 Pontiac Grand Am too.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
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Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2004 Pontiac Grand Am.

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