[Resolved] Programmed new key but Pontiac Bonneville X400 still won’t start - code?

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Emeraldeye
Member since August 2022 • 78 posts

Need my Pontiac Bonneville X400's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 630 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Pontiac Bonneville X400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Emeraldeye
Member • 63 posts

Just what I needed! My Pontiac Bonneville X400 has been acting up lately.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 69 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Pontiac Bonneville X400 before?

February 15, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 112 posts

My Pontiac Bonneville X400 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 31 posts

I have the same Pontiac Bonneville X400 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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