[Archived] How do I know if my 2018 Nissan Sentra has an immobilizer?

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Jazzcat
Member since October 2021 • 46 posts

Looking for my 2018 Nissan Sentra's key code to program a new key

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Nissan Sentra. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (4)

Nighthawk
Member • 142 posts

My 2018 Nissan Sentra won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 149 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2018 Nissan Sentra too.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 39 posts

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

February 02, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 111 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2018 Nissan Sentra?

February 03, 2025 Reply

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