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

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

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

Following along—same issue with my Pontiac Sunburst.

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