[Fixed] 2009 Pontiac Torrent won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Laserfocus
Member since March 2023 • 90 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2009 Pontiac Torrent

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 997 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Pontiac Torrent. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Whiteknight
Member • 46 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2009 Pontiac Torrent all week. Hope this helps.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 90 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2009 Pontiac Torrent.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 51 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2009 Pontiac Torrent.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 67 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2009 Pontiac Torrents?

December 07, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 87 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2009 Pontiac Torrent?

December 08, 2024 Reply

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