[Verified] Got replacement ECU for 2020 Nissan Maxima SV, now code doesn’t match

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Digitaldude
Member since December 2022 • 85 posts

How can I retrieve my 2020 Nissan Maxima SV's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 624 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Nissan Maxima SV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Karmaking
Member • 78 posts

I have the same 2020 Nissan Maxima SV and I'm also trying to find the key code.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 33 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2020 Nissan Maxima SV. Giving it a go myself.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 85 posts

Just what I needed! My 2020 Nissan Maxima SV has been acting up lately.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 88 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2020 Nissan Maxima SVs?

November 30, 2024 Reply

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