[It Worked!] My Pontiac Safari key was cloned but code still needed?

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

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Finally, something that might help with my Pontiac Safari's key code issue!

This trick worked for my buddy's Pontiac Safari. Giving it a go myself.

Does this method work for the Pontiac Safari models from 2010 onward?

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