[Confirmed Fix] Dealer charging $150 for Infiniti Q50 Sport Sedan key code - alternatives?

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Ultraviolet
Member since June 2022 • 86 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Infiniti Q50 Sport Sedan key fob?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1461 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Infiniti Q50 Sport Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Yellowbird
Member • 102 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Infiniti Q50 Sport Sedan!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 95 posts

My Infiniti Q50 Sport Sedan is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 121 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Infiniti Q50 Sport Sedan. This is a lifesaver.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 6 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Infiniti Q50 Sport Sedan key code too.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 127 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Infiniti Q50 Sport Sedan!

December 25, 2024 Reply

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