[Completed] Can’t find PIN in glovebox docs for my Pontiac Sunburst

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Xrayspecs
Member since June 2022 • 54 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Pontiac Sunburst key fob?

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (4)

Greenlantern
Member • 123 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Pontiac Sunburst. Thanks!

October 26, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 115 posts

Following along—same issue with my Pontiac Sunburst.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 72 posts

Desperate to get my Pontiac Sunburst running again. Trying this tonight.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 150 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Pontiac Sunburst!

October 29, 2024 Reply

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