[Archived] 1996 INFINITI J key code lookup - what info do I need?

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Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 1996 INFINITI J?

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1996 INFINITI J. Trying this instead.

Trying this out on my 1996 INFINITI J today—hoping it works.

This is exactly what I need for my 1996 INFINITI J, thanks for posting!

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1996 INFINITI J.

Really hoping this unlocks my 1996 INFINITI J's mystery code.

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1996 INFINITI J key issues!

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