[Status: Resolved] Replacing keys on a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder S - code required?

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Metalhead
Member since September 2022 • 29 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2018 Nissan Pathfinder S - where's the key code?

Posted on December 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1226 posts

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

Posted on December 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Hotshot
Member • 87 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2018 Nissan Pathfinder S.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 116 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2018 Nissan Pathfinder S.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 140 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder S.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 131 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2018 Nissan Pathfinder S key code too.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 146 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2018 Nissan Pathfinder S.

January 01, 2025 Reply

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