[It Worked!] Dealer won't share key code for my Nissan Altima SR Sedan

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Nissan Altima SR Sedan

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My Nissan Altima SR Sedan needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

Just tried this on my Nissan Altima SR Sedan—anyone else have success?

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Nissan Altima SR Sedan. Trying this instead.

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