[Verified] My 1992 Nissan Regular Cab won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Flyingdutch
Member since May 2023 • 38 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1992 Nissan Regular Cab

Posted on November 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 667 posts

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Posted on November 12, 2024

Replies (4)

Yankeezulu
Member • 78 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1992 Nissan Regular Cab won’t recognize the key.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 33 posts

Does this method work for the 1992 Nissan Regular Cab models from 2010 onward?

November 13, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 60 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1992 Nissan Regular Cab. Thanks!

November 14, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 130 posts

Same issue here with my 1992 Nissan Regular Cab, let me know if it works.

November 15, 2024 Reply

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