[Free Tool] Keyless entry fails on 2021 Nissan Altima - immobilizer active?

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Deltaforce
Member since September 2021 • 109 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2021 Nissan Altima

Posted on October 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1744 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Nissan Altima. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Zerogravity
Member • 125 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2021 Nissan Altima key issues!

October 18, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 84 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2021 Nissan Altima.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 48 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2021 Nissan Altima too.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 107 posts

If this works for my 2021 Nissan Altima, I owe you big time.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 123 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2021 Nissan Altima's mystery code.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 12 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2021 Nissan Altima owner.

October 23, 2024 Reply

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