[Confirmed Fix] Programming new key for 2011 Nissan Sentra - don’t know code

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Outlawjoe
Member since May 2022 • 109 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2011 Nissan Sentra?

Posted on January 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 650 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Nissan Sentra. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Quicksilver
Member • 138 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2011 Nissan Sentra this weekend.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 70 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2011 Nissan Sentra.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 98 posts

Been here before with my 2011 Nissan Sentra. Let’s see if this one works.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 111 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2011 Nissan Sentra this hard?!

January 05, 2025 Reply

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