[Free Tool] Stolen keys - need key code for my Pontiac Sunbird

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Pandaking
Member since January 2022 • 127 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Pontiac Sunbird

Posted on September 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1300 posts

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

Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Xenoking
Member • 18 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Pontiac Sunbird?

October 01, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 90 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Pontiac Sunbird. Huge thanks!

October 02, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 42 posts

Been stuck with my Pontiac Sunbird for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 134 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Pontiac Sunbird.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 141 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Pontiac Sunbird.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 44 posts

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

October 06, 2024 Reply

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