[Confirmed Fix] Replacing immobilizer module on Pontiac Montana SVX FWD - need to reprogram?

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Metalhead
Member since April 2023 • 88 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Pontiac Montana SVX FWD - where's the key code?

Posted on September 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 809 posts

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

Posted on September 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Nightowl
Member • 71 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Pontiac Montana SVX FWD. Giving it a go myself.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 98 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Pontiac Montana SVX FWD!

September 19, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 53 posts

Was about to tow my Pontiac Montana SVX FWD. Let me try this first.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 58 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Pontiac Montana SVX FWD for a while.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 26 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Pontiac Montana SVX FWD.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 41 posts

Same issue here with my Pontiac Montana SVX FWD, let me know if it works.

September 23, 2024 Reply

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