[Fixed] My 2016 Nissan Versa is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Electriceel
Member since November 2022 • 118 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2016 Nissan Versa to program a key?

Posted on March 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Nissan Versa. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Supernova
Member • 115 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2016 Nissan Versa too!

March 26, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 67 posts

Following this for my 2016 Nissan Versa. Please update if it works!

March 27, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 27 posts

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

March 28, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 119 posts

Anyone try this on a 2016 Nissan Versa with push-button start?

March 29, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 30 posts

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

March 30, 2025 Reply

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