[Fixed] Options when VIN is unreadable for Nissan Cefiro key code

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How can I retrieve my Nissan Cefiro's key code to make a spare key?

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I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Nissan Cefiro too.

I tried this with my Nissan Cefiro but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Got a dead key fob for my Nissan Cefiro. Need the code badly.

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