[Issue Closed] Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2021 Nissan Maxima 4 door

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Firestarter
Member since November 2022 • 65 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2021 Nissan Maxima 4 door keys?

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 649 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Nissan Maxima 4 door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (3)

Titanium
Member • 134 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2021 Nissan Maxima 4 door's mystery code.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 96 posts

Using this on my 2021 Nissan Maxima 4 door now. Hope it works.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 8 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2021 Nissan Maxima 4 door as well.

April 09, 2025 Reply

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