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

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

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

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

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

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

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