[Update] Need my Nissan Hardbody 2WD's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Voodoochild
Member since April 2022 • 113 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Nissan Hardbody 2WD keys?

Posted on March 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 701 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Nissan Hardbody 2WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Goldengate
Member • 108 posts

Does this method work for the Nissan Hardbody 2WD models from 2010 onward?

March 26, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 15 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Nissan Hardbody 2WD.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 51 posts

Same issue here with my Nissan Hardbody 2WD, let me know if it works.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 114 posts

My Nissan Hardbody 2WD just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 74 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Nissan Hardbody 2WD key issues!

March 30, 2025 Reply

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