[Status: Resolved] Trying to reprogram key for 2018 Nissan Versa Note, don’t have PIN

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Where's the key code stored on a 2018 Nissan Versa Note for programming keys?

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My 2018 Nissan Versa Note won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2018 Nissan Versa Note too.

I really hope this trick works on my 2018 Nissan Versa Note.

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2018 Nissan Versa Note. Trying this instead.

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