[Working] How to reset my Pontiac Chieftain's immobilizer?

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Timemachine
Member since January 2022 • 27 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Pontiac Chieftain to make a spare key?

Posted on August 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 528 posts

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

Posted on August 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Laserbeam
Member • 114 posts

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

August 14, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 58 posts

I need this so bad for my Pontiac Chieftain. Subscribed!

August 15, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 11 posts

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

August 16, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 78 posts

This just might solve my Pontiac Chieftain's ignition issue.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 15 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Pontiac Chieftain. Trying this instead.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 121 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Pontiac Chieftain?

August 19, 2024 Reply

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