[Fixed] Dealer claims 2000 Nissan Maxima GLE key code is proprietary

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Jumpman
Member since May 2023 • 28 posts

Need my 2000 Nissan Maxima GLE's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 16, 2025

Replies (4)

Jazzhands
Member • 98 posts

My 2000 Nissan Maxima GLE has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 16, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 137 posts

My 2000 Nissan Maxima GLE's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 67 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2000 Nissan Maxima GLE, hope this helps.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 92 posts

My 2000 Nissan Maxima GLE is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 19, 2025 Reply

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