[Solved] My 2011 Nissan 370Z won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Techlord
Member since March 2023 • 145 posts

Need my 2011 Nissan 370Z's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on September 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Purplehaze
Member • 64 posts

Just tried this on my 2011 Nissan 370Z—anyone else have success?

September 11, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 93 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2011 Nissan 370Z.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 101 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2011 Nissan 370Z's key code.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 16 posts

I tried this with my 2011 Nissan 370Z but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 14, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 107 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2011 Nissan 370Z, would this method still work?

September 15, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 52 posts

Anyone try this on a 2011 Nissan 370Z with push-button start?

September 16, 2024 Reply

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