[Resolved] Where's the key code stored on a 2011 Nissan Sentra 20 S for programming keys?

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Where do they get the key code to program 2011 Nissan Sentra 20 S keys at the dealer?

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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2011 Nissan Sentra 20 S.

Got a dead key fob for my 2011 Nissan Sentra 20 S. Need the code badly.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2011 Nissan Sentra 20 S.

I tried this with my 2011 Nissan Sentra 20 S but still no luck. Any suggestions?

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