[Status: Resolved] Where do I enter key code in a 1990 Nissan 300ZX?

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Killerinst
Member since August 2022 • 79 posts

How can I find my 1990 Nissan 300ZX's key code to program a new key?

Posted on February 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1706 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1990 Nissan 300ZX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Zerocool
Member • 13 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1990 Nissan 300ZX this hard?!

February 26, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 11 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1990 Nissan 300ZX this weekend.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 64 posts

Trying this on my 1990 Nissan 300ZX later. Will report back.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 72 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1990 Nissan 300ZX.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 61 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1990 Nissan 300ZX.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 31 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1990 Nissan 300ZX.

March 03, 2025 Reply

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