[Free Fix] Bought a replacement key - now Nissan IMs won’t turn over

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Darkknight
Member since August 2022 • 120 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Nissan IMs?

Posted on March 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 710 posts

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

Posted on March 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Younggun
Member • 43 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Nissan IMs all week. Hope this helps.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 24 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Nissan IMs.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 51 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Nissan IMs. Huge thanks!

March 11, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 148 posts

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

March 12, 2025 Reply

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