[Solved] Does the 1992 Nissan Pathfinder transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Nighthawk
Member since November 2021 • 74 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1992 Nissan Pathfinder key?

Posted on December 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1984 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Nissan Pathfinder. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowjacket
Member • 83 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1992 Nissan Pathfinder. Huge thanks!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 28 posts

Following this for my 1992 Nissan Pathfinder. Please update if it works!

December 29, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 42 posts

Been here before with my 1992 Nissan Pathfinder. Let’s see if this one works.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 47 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1992 Nissan Pathfinder this hard?!

December 31, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 37 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1992 Nissan Pathfinder?

January 01, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 75 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 1992 Nissan Pathfinder!

January 02, 2025 Reply

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