[Update] 2018 Nissan Kicks SV key lost and no code - what are my options?

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Cyberninja
Member since June 2022 • 17 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2018 Nissan Kicks SV?

Posted on December 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1032 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Nissan Kicks SV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 19, 2024

Replies (4)

Alphadog
Member • 99 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2018 Nissan Kicks SV—might work for mine too.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 18 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2018 Nissan Kicks SV, hope this helps.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 41 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2018 Nissan Kicks SV.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 14 posts

My 2018 Nissan Kicks SV is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

December 22, 2024 Reply

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