[Archived] 2009 Pontiac Vibe immobilizer not responding after new key

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Quantumflux
Member since August 2021 • 98 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2009 Pontiac Vibe

Posted on October 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (5)

Lionheart
Member • 20 posts

My 2009 Pontiac Vibe's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 89 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2009 Pontiac Vibe.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
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Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2009 Pontiac Vibe?

October 15, 2024 Reply
Timelord
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My 2009 Pontiac Vibe might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

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Electriceel
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My 2009 Pontiac Vibe's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

October 17, 2024 Reply

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