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

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Alphaomega
Member since September 2022 • 93 posts

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

Posted on March 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1450 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Nissan Cefiro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (3)

Kungfupanda
Member • 85 posts

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

March 27, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 5 posts

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

March 28, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 51 posts

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

March 29, 2025 Reply

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