[Status: Resolved] Ignition won’t engage on 2006 Pontiac GTO - missing PIN?

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Neonlights
Member since October 2022 • 55 posts

Looking for my 2006 Pontiac GTO's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Happycamper
Member • 13 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2006 Pontiac GTO. This is a lifesaver.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 133 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2006 Pontiac GTO.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 143 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2006 Pontiac GTO. Giving it a go myself.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 94 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2006 Pontiac GTO. Huge thanks!

April 30, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 82 posts

My 2006 Pontiac GTO's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 6 posts

My 2006 Pontiac GTO is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 02, 2025 Reply

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