[Completed] Key code sticker location in 2009 Nissan Xterra models

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How can I retrieve my 2009 Nissan Xterra's key code to make a spare key?

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This thread might save my 2009 Nissan Xterra. Thanks everyone!

Why is finding a key code on a 2009 Nissan Xterra this hard?!

Fingers crossed this works for my 2009 Nissan Xterra too.

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