[Confirmed Fix] My Pontiac 2000 Sunbird Wagon won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Heidi
Member since December 2022 • 129 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Pontiac 2000 Sunbird Wagon

Posted on November 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Pontiac 2000 Sunbird Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 14, 2024

Replies (3)

Kingkong
Member • 73 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Pontiac 2000 Sunbird Wagon.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 55 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Pontiac 2000 Sunbird Wagon for a while.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 96 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Pontiac 2000 Sunbird Wagon!

November 16, 2024 Reply

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