[Fixed] 2021 Nissan LEAF keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Platinumblonde
Member since June 2022 • 73 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2021 Nissan LEAF

Posted on March 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 14, 2025

Replies (3)

Darkangel
Member • 113 posts

Trying this on my 2021 Nissan LEAF later. Will report back.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 108 posts

My 2021 Nissan LEAF refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 100 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2021 Nissan LEAF. Need the code badly.

March 16, 2025 Reply

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