[Completed] Do salvage yards keep key codes for 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchbacks?

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Rustynail
Member since July 2022 • 23 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback?

Posted on April 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Uncleben
Member • 121 posts

My 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 65 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback!

April 21, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 114 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 117 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback for days.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
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I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback. Trying this now.

April 24, 2025 Reply

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