[Archived] Has anyone recovered ignition code for Pontiac Banshee successfully?

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Alphamax
Member since September 2022 • 27 posts

How can I find my Pontiac Banshee's key code to program a new key?

Posted on September 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1858 posts

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

Posted on September 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Purplerain
Member • 147 posts

Trying this out on my Pontiac Banshee today—hoping it works.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 96 posts

Really need the key code for my Pontiac Banshee, thanks for sharing!

October 01, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 78 posts

Desperate to get my Pontiac Banshee running again. Trying this tonight.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 71 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Pontiac Banshee. This might do it.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 145 posts

Just tried this on my Pontiac Banshee—anyone else have success?

October 04, 2024 Reply

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