[Completed] Where is the key code hidden on 1998 Nissan R390 GT1?

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Captaincrunch
Member since February 2022 • 67 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1998 Nissan R390 GT1 - help?

Posted on October 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1866 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Nissan R390 GT1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Jazzhands
Member • 84 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1998 Nissan R390 GT1 key issues!

October 27, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 14 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1998 Nissan R390 GT1?

October 28, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 133 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1998 Nissan R390 GT1.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 40 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1998 Nissan R390 GT1.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 32 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1998 Nissan R390 GT1?

October 31, 2024 Reply

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