[Issue Closed] Trying to get ignition working again on my 1994 Nissan Sentra

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Where's the key code stored in a 1994 Nissan Sentra for making new keys?

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1994 Nissan Sentra. Trying this instead.

My 1994 Nissan Sentra won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Was about to tow my 1994 Nissan Sentra. Let me try this first.

I think my 1994 Nissan Sentra has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1994 Nissan Sentra. Thanks!

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