[Solved] My 1990 Nissan Skyline GT R won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Yellowfin
Member since March 2023 • 34 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 1990 Nissan Skyline GT R?

Posted on March 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1990 Nissan Skyline GT R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 10, 2025

Replies (5)

Pixelpusher
Member • 136 posts

Desperate to get my 1990 Nissan Skyline GT R running again. Trying this tonight.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 9 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1990 Nissan Skyline GT Rs?

March 11, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 101 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1990 Nissan Skyline GT R—might work for mine too.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 62 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1990 Nissan Skyline GT R.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 106 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1990 Nissan Skyline GT R—need the code first.

March 14, 2025 Reply

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