[Verified] Stuck at home with my Pontiac Montana SVX AWD - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Quantumq
Member since September 2022 • 88 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Pontiac Montana SVX AWD?

Posted on February 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 630 posts

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

Posted on February 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Outlawjoe
Member • 57 posts

Trying this out on my Pontiac Montana SVX AWD today—hoping it works.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 126 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Pontiac Montana SVX AWD all week. Hope this helps.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 145 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Pontiac Montana SVX AWD. Huge thanks!

March 02, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 121 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Pontiac Montana SVX AWD's key code.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 102 posts

Trying this on my Pontiac Montana SVX AWD later. Will report back.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 74 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Pontiac Montana SVX AWD all week. Hope this helps.

March 05, 2025 Reply

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