[Status: Resolved] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a 2004 INFINITI Q?

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Highvoltage
Member since April 2023 • 90 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2004 INFINITI Q?

Posted on April 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 INFINITI Q. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Darkknight
Member • 23 posts

Just tried this on my 2004 INFINITI Q—anyone else have success?

April 08, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 28 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2004 INFINITI Q for days.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 147 posts

Following this for my 2004 INFINITI Q. Please update if it works!

April 10, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 16 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2004 INFINITI Q this hard?!

April 11, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 122 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2004 INFINITI Q.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 21 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2004 INFINITI Q?

April 13, 2025 Reply

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