[Answered] 2012 Nissan GT R asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Zombiehunt
Member since April 2023 • 145 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2012 Nissan GT R to program a key?

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Nissan GT R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Vectorprime
Member • 22 posts

My 2012 Nissan GT R refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 17 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2012 Nissan GT Rs?

September 25, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 93 posts

Worked for someone with a 2012 Nissan GT R? Need to hear it!

September 26, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 92 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2012 Nissan GT R.

September 27, 2024 Reply

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