[Issue Closed] Pontiac Grand Prix X400 won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Greengiant
Member since September 2022 • 73 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Pontiac Grand Prix X400 key fob?

Posted on November 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 918 posts

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

Posted on November 06, 2024

Replies (3)

Steelwolf
Member • 136 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Pontiac Grand Prix X400's key code.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 54 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Pontiac Grand Prix X400!

November 07, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 50 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Pontiac Grand Prix X400.

November 08, 2024 Reply

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