[Solution] How do I tell if my 2008 Pontiac Montana with RPO uses a transponder?

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Jazzcat
Member since November 2022 • 31 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2008 Pontiac Montana with RPO

Posted on April 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Codeninja
Member • 98 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2008 Pontiac Montana with RPO.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 59 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2008 Pontiac Montana with RPO.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 65 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2008 Pontiac Montana with RPO?

April 21, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 102 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2008 Pontiac Montana with RPO. This might do it.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 135 posts

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

April 23, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 37 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2008 Pontiac Montana with RPO?

April 24, 2025 Reply

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