doors won't unlock using a key . same for the t-tops and hatch. Remote entry works just fine.

2002 PONTIAC TRANS AM
51,188 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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TRANSAM415
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Purchased the car from a dealer on line. The ignition key works fine but the other key for the doors etc will not unlock anything. The dealer made a new key using the VIN number. still no work. also the labels that were on the driver side door are missing the info with the VIN # also gone. One more question: Where are the VIN numbers located on this model besides the dash?
May 10, 2015 at 7:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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chances are the doors were replaced and the lock / tumblers weren't switched. Thus, you have locks on the doors that are from a different car.

As far as the vin, it should be on the door pillar, driver's side.
May 10, 2015 at 7:23 PM
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