[Free Fix] Locked out of my 2010 Nissan Altima, need key code fast

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Alphacent
Member since June 2022 • 125 posts

Need my 2010 Nissan Altima's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on May 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1463 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Nissan Altima. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Goldeneye
Member • 127 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2010 Nissan Altima.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 86 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2010 Nissan Altima.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 115 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2010 Nissan Altima this weekend.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 79 posts

Anyone try this on a 2010 Nissan Altima with push-button start?

May 20, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 132 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2010 Nissan Altima this hard?!

May 21, 2025 Reply

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