[Archived] Locked out - need key code help for Pontiac StratoStar

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Betamax
Member since October 2022 • 43 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Pontiac StratoStar

Posted on November 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Cosmokid
Member • 103 posts

I need this so bad for my Pontiac StratoStar. Subscribed!

November 15, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 129 posts

My Pontiac StratoStar is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 96 posts

My Pontiac StratoStar might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 42 posts

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

November 18, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 16 posts

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

November 19, 2024 Reply

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