[Confirmed Fix] Lost only key - how to recover code for 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix

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Purplehaze
Member since January 2023 • 127 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix for making new keys?

Posted on September 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 600 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Redbaron
Member • 13 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix as well.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 120 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 69 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.

September 07, 2024 Reply

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