[Confirmed] Lost master key for Pontiac Solstice SD290 - how to recover programming code?

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Ultrasonic
Member since December 2022 • 102 posts

How can I access my Pontiac Solstice SD290's key code to program new keys?

Posted on November 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1917 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Pontiac Solstice SD290. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Blackwidow
Member • 125 posts

Using this on my Pontiac Solstice SD290 now. Hope it works.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 145 posts

Been here before with my Pontiac Solstice SD290. Let’s see if this one works.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 142 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Pontiac Solstice SD290 this hard?!

November 07, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 65 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Pontiac Solstice SD290, hope this helps.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 12 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Pontiac Solstice SD290?

November 09, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 19 posts

Key code problems with my Pontiac Solstice SD290 as well. Subscribed!

November 10, 2024 Reply

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