[Answered] Where's the key code stored in my 1996 Nissan Regular Cab for key programming?

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Yankeezulu
Member since November 2021 • 131 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 1996 Nissan Regular Cab?

Posted on May 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 614 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Nissan Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumq
Member • 72 posts

Does this method work for the 1996 Nissan Regular Cab models from 2010 onward?

May 11, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 22 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1996 Nissan Regular Cab all week. Hope this helps.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 71 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1996 Nissan Regular Cab—need the code first.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 7 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1996 Nissan Regular Cab.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 144 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1996 Nissan Regular Cab as well.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 49 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1996 Nissan Regular Cab.

May 16, 2025 Reply

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