[Solved] Desperate to get the key code for my 2016 Nissan Altima SV

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Looking for my 2016 Nissan Altima SV's key code to program a new key fob

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My 2016 Nissan Altima SV won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2016 Nissan Altima SV before?

My 2016 Nissan Altima SV has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

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