[It Worked!] Does the Nissan Altima AWD SR Platinum transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Hotwheels
Member since March 2022 • 60 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Nissan Altima AWD SR Platinum?

Posted on August 23, 2024
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Posted on August 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Digitaldude
Member • 140 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Nissan Altima AWD SR Platinum.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 135 posts

I have the same Nissan Altima AWD SR Platinum and I'm also trying to find the key code.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 39 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Nissan Altima AWD SR Platinum this weekend.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 87 posts

This thread might save my Nissan Altima AWD SR Platinum. Thanks everyone!

August 27, 2024 Reply

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