[Fixed] Just changed battery, now 2007 Pontiac Montana without RPO asks for a PIN code

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How can I obtain my 2007 Pontiac Montana without RPO's key code to program a spare key?

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Following along—same issue with my 2007 Pontiac Montana without RPO.

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2007 Pontiac Montana without RPO. Trying this instead.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2007 Pontiac Montana without RPO.

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