[Archived] Does a 2010 Pontiac Safari Wagon have a key code or just a PIN?

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Where's the key code stored in a Pontiac Safari Wagon for making new keys?

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Would love to see a video version of this for a Pontiac Safari Wagon.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Pontiac Safari Wagon.

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