[Free Solution] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2016 Nissan Altima 35 SR?

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Cosmicray
Member since June 2023 • 86 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2016 Nissan Altima 35 SR?

Posted on August 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Nissan Altima 35 SR. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Luckyluke
Member • 41 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2016 Nissan Altima 35 SR.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 123 posts

Using this on my 2016 Nissan Altima 35 SR now. Hope it works.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 45 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2016 Nissan Altima 35 SR.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 66 posts

Been stuck with my 2016 Nissan Altima 35 SR for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 77 posts

I need this so bad for my 2016 Nissan Altima 35 SR. Subscribed!

August 21, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
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My 2016 Nissan Altima 35 SR just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

August 22, 2024 Reply

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