[Free Fix] Pontiac Cirrus immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Easymoney
Member since February 2023 • 41 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Pontiac Cirrus?

Posted on January 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Lionheart
Member • 69 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Pontiac Cirrus.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 61 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Pontiac Cirrus owner.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 9 posts

I tried this with my Pontiac Cirrus but still no luck. Any suggestions?

January 04, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 5 posts

This thread might save my Pontiac Cirrus. Thanks everyone!

January 05, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 59 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Pontiac Cirrus owner.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 47 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Pontiac Cirrus's key code.

January 07, 2025 Reply

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