[Success] Lost transponder code for my Pontiac G3 - any ideas?

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Orangesoda
Member since January 2022 • 27 posts

Looking for my Pontiac G3's factory key code to program a key

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Pontiac G3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (4)

Xrayspecs
Member • 115 posts

My Pontiac G3's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 78 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Pontiac G3.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 63 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Pontiac G3 all week. Hope this helps.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 109 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Pontiac G3 too.

March 09, 2025 Reply

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