[Confirmed] Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1998 Nissan 200SX

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Digitalnomad
Member since September 2021 • 29 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1998 Nissan 200SX for key programming?

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1753 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Nissan 200SX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (5)

Unicorn
Member • 143 posts

Been here before with my 1998 Nissan 200SX. Let’s see if this one works.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 16 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1998 Nissan 200SXs?

February 01, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 117 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1998 Nissan 200SX. Trying this instead.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 144 posts

If this works for my 1998 Nissan 200SX, I owe you big time.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 107 posts

Trying this out on my 1998 Nissan 200SX today—hoping it works.

February 04, 2025 Reply

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