[Resolved] Replaced steering column, now 2017 Nissan Altima S won’t start - code?

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Darkhorse
Member since November 2021 • 10 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2017 Nissan Altima S

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Nissan Altima S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Bob
Member • 31 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2017 Nissan Altima S.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 84 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2017 Nissan Altima S!

February 09, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 32 posts

My 2017 Nissan Altima S's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 45 posts

Trying this on my 2017 Nissan Altima S later. Will report back.

February 11, 2025 Reply

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