[Resolved] My Nissan Fairlady Z came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Quantumq
Member since May 2022 • 82 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Nissan Fairlady Z - where's the key code?

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1604 posts

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

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Bob
Member • 85 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Nissan Fairlady Z key code too.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 70 posts

My Nissan Fairlady Z's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 149 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Nissan Fairlady Z.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 92 posts

My Nissan Fairlady Z just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 83 posts

Trying this on my Nissan Fairlady Z later. Will report back.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 25 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Nissan Fairlady Z won’t recognize the key.

September 18, 2024 Reply

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