[Completed] Is there a master key for the 1997 Nissan Regular Cab?

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Crazycat
Member since November 2021 • 144 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 1997 Nissan Regular Cab to make keys?

Posted on August 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 888 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Nissan Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Gamerpro
Member • 126 posts

My 1997 Nissan Regular Cab is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 26 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1997 Nissan Regular Cab, would this method still work?

August 23, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 92 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1997 Nissan Regular Cab too.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 13 posts

Same issue here with my 1997 Nissan Regular Cab, let me know if it works.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 136 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1997 Nissan Regular Cab's key code.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 82 posts

My 1997 Nissan Regular Cab just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

August 27, 2024 Reply

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