[Recommended Fix] Need my Pontiac Firebird Trans Am's key code to program a new transponder key

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Knightrider
Member since May 2022 • 148 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Pontiac Firebird Trans Am keys?

Posted on September 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 940 posts

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

Posted on September 16, 2024

Replies (3)

Easymoney
Member • 137 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?

September 16, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 19 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Pontiac Firebird Trans Am's key code.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 119 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for a while.

September 18, 2024 Reply

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