[Status: Resolved] Key code needed for push button Pontiac Trans Am Type K

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Netsurfer
Member since April 2023 • 96 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Pontiac Trans Am Type K?

Posted on November 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 504 posts

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

Posted on November 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Warpspeed
Member • 137 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Pontiac Trans Am Type K's mystery code.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 7 posts

Same problem on my Pontiac Trans Am Type K. Watching for any working solutions.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 57 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Pontiac Trans Am Type K's key code.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 83 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Pontiac Trans Am Type K too!

November 10, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 90 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Pontiac Trans Am Type K. Trying this instead.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 61 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Pontiac Trans Am Type K won’t recognize the key.

November 12, 2024 Reply

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