[Completed] 2005 INFINITI QX won’t crank - all signs point to missing code

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Orangesoda
Member since May 2023 • 83 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2005 INFINITI QX?

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 INFINITI QX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 29, 2025

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Oldschool
Member • 66 posts

Just tried this on my 2005 INFINITI QX—anyone else have success?

April 29, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 36 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2005 INFINITI QX—might work for mine too.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 44 posts

Does this method work for the 2005 INFINITI QX models from 2010 onward?

May 01, 2025 Reply

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