[Success] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Pontiac Montana AWD?

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Techguru
Member since May 2023 • 104 posts

Looking for my Pontiac Montana AWD's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 18, 2024
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Posted on August 19, 2024

Replies (3)

Ironman
Member • 91 posts

My Pontiac Montana AWD won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 122 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Pontiac Montana AWD?

August 20, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 95 posts

I think my Pontiac Montana AWD has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

August 21, 2024 Reply

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