[Confirmed] Can’t access immobilizer settings on 2003 INFINITI QX scanner

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2003 INFINITI QX?

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Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2003 INFINITI QX.

Struggling with the same issue on my 2003 INFINITI QX, following this thread.

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