[Fixed] Nissan 370Z NISMO Roadster won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Vortexx
Member since May 2022 • 142 posts

How can I retrieve my Nissan 370Z NISMO Roadster's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on February 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Nissan 370Z NISMO Roadster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Xrayvision
Member • 17 posts

My Nissan 370Z NISMO Roadster refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 41 posts

My Nissan 370Z NISMO Roadster might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 58 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Nissan 370Z NISMO Roadster's mystery code.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 127 posts

Same issue here with my Nissan 370Z NISMO Roadster, let me know if it works.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 36 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Nissan 370Z NISMO Roadster?

March 05, 2025 Reply

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