[Confirmed] Where do I get the key code for my Pontiac Montana Thunder to make a spare key?

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Gamemaster
Member since March 2022 • 53 posts

Need my Pontiac Montana Thunder's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1061 posts

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

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphadog
Member • 147 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Pontiac Montana Thunder. Thanks!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 94 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Pontiac Montana Thunder, would this method still work?

February 03, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 39 posts

My Pontiac Montana Thunder has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 04, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 106 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Pontiac Montana Thunder, thanks for posting!

February 05, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 91 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Pontiac Montana Thunder, thanks for posting!

February 06, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 22 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Pontiac Montana Thunder.

February 07, 2025 Reply

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