[Status: Resolved] Options when VIN is unreadable for Nissan Interstar key code

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Looking for my Nissan Interstar's factory key code to program a key

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

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Why is finding a key code on a Nissan Interstar this hard?!

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Nissan Interstar.

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Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Nissan Interstar!

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