[Success] Dealer claims Pontiac Bonneville Sport key code is proprietary

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Shadowfax
Member since June 2023 • 109 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Pontiac Bonneville Sport keys?

Posted on May 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1480 posts

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

Posted on May 20, 2025

Replies (3)

Uncleben
Member • 80 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Pontiac Bonneville Sports?

May 20, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 143 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Pontiac Bonneville Sport.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 21 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Pontiac Bonneville Sport.

May 22, 2025 Reply

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