[Confirmed] 2008 Pontiac G6 is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Where's the key code located on a 2008 Pontiac G6 for key programming?

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Been stuck with my 2008 Pontiac G6 for weeks. This might be the fix.

My 2008 Pontiac G6 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Really hoping this unlocks my 2008 Pontiac G6's mystery code.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2008 Pontiac G6 too.

I think my 2008 Pontiac G6 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

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