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

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Charlie
Member since January 2023 • 74 posts

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

Posted on May 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 02, 2025

Replies (3)

Skywalker
Member • 92 posts

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

May 02, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 117 posts

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

May 03, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 17 posts

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

May 04, 2025 Reply

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