[Verified] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my 2002 INFINITI I

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Phoenixrise
Member since December 2022 • 135 posts

Need my 2002 INFINITI I's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on April 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 584 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 INFINITI I. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Zombieking
Member • 137 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2002 INFINITI I. Trying this instead.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 139 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2002 INFINITI I?

April 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 79 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2002 INFINITI I.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 36 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2002 INFINITI Is?

April 17, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 69 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2002 INFINITI I.

April 18, 2025 Reply

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