Experiencing key fob failure in your 2004 Pontiac GTO can be more than just an inconvenience—it can feel like a dead end, especially when faced with discontinued parts and unhelpful dealer advice. Like many GTO owners, I recently encountered the dreaded disintegration of my OEM key fob, leaving me stranded and facing a blaring car alarm. When my original key fob finally gave way, crumbling into pieces and refusing to start my car, the frustration was compounded by the alarm system activating. Opening the door or attempting to crank the engine only triggered the loud alarm, making the situation even more stressful.
My first call to the local GMC/Buick dealership was met with discouraging news. Not only was the replacement OEM key fob for my 2004 GTO discontinued, but the service representative suggested, quite absurdly, that I should consider “throwing the car away.” This unhelpful response made it clear I needed to find my own solution.
Turning to the internet for answers, I discovered a glimmer of hope within online forums dedicated to Pontiac GTO enthusiasts. There, I found a fellow GTO owner who had sourced a bulk purchase of OEM key fobs directly from Ausland. Encouragingly, they reported that these fobs programmed seamlessly using the standard instructions readily available in online GTO communities. Despite the activated alarm displaying a perplexing “alarm override by hotwire” message on the instrument cluster, the programming process worked flawlessly. To avoid the hassle of key cutting, I carefully transplanted the original, already cut key into the new key fob housing. The result? My GTO started immediately, functioning as if nothing had ever been wrong.
For anyone facing a similar predicament with a broken or non-functional 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO key fob, I highly recommend checking out the source I used. The key fob I purchased, linked below, is a complete NEW OEM unit and, importantly, includes a blank OEM key ready for cutting should you need it. This is a direct replacement that bypasses the discontinued part issue and gets you back on the road.
Complete NEW OEM 2004 2005 2006 Pontiac GTO Key Fob Remote (Monaro logo)/ Key | eBay
Genuine OEM replacement key fob for a 2004 Pontiac GTO, featuring the Holden Monaro logo, as available for purchase on eBay.
This offering on eBay provides a complete OEM key fob setup specifically for 2004-2006 GTO models. It includes the OEM Holden Monaro remote—virtually identical to the original Pontiac fob (which is indeed discontinued) except for the logo on the back—an OEM key blank, and the necessary screws for assembly. Don’t let a broken key fob keep your GTO off the road; this readily available solution can get you back in action quickly and affordably.
