[Status: Resolved] Do you need a code when changing BCM in 2011 Nissan Altima?

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Turboboost
Member since July 2022 • 79 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2011 Nissan Altima for key programming?

Posted on March 05, 2025
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Posted on March 06, 2025

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Voodooman
Member • 41 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2011 Nissan Altima.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 101 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2011 Nissan Altima, following this thread.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 49 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2011 Nissan Altima?

March 08, 2025 Reply

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