[Status: Resolved] Need PIN to add second key to Nissan 180SX

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How can I access my Nissan 180SX's key code to program new keys?

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I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Nissan 180SX!

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Nissan 180SXs?

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Nissan 180SX.

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