[Completed] Need to clone a key for 1999 Nissan Pathfinder - but no code

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Digitalnomad
Member since October 2022 • 109 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder key fob?

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 660 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 11, 2025

Replies (3)

Vectorprime
Member • 60 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 88 posts

Been stuck with my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 79 posts

Trying this on my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder later. Will report back.

April 13, 2025 Reply

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