[Fixed] Need help fast - Pontiac Torrent AWD immobilizer blocking start

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Ninjastar
Member since July 2023 • 150 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Pontiac Torrent AWD?

Posted on October 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Xenowarrior
Member • 100 posts

I have the same Pontiac Torrent AWD and I'm also trying to find the key code.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 114 posts

I have the same Pontiac Torrent AWD and I'm also trying to find the key code.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 109 posts

My Pontiac Torrent AWD refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 29, 2024 Reply

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