[Archived] Key code alternatives when all else fails for Nissan Pathfinder Platinum SUV

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Quantumleap
Member since November 2022 • 37 posts

Looking for my Nissan Pathfinder Platinum SUV's factory key code to program a key

Posted on November 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1087 posts

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

Posted on November 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Ghostrider
Member • 109 posts

Was about to give up on my Nissan Pathfinder Platinum SUV, but this gives me hope.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 49 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Nissan Pathfinder Platinum SUV.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 120 posts

Using this on my Nissan Pathfinder Platinum SUV now. Hope it works.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 74 posts

I’m not alone! My Nissan Pathfinder Platinum SUV is doing the same thing.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 55 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Nissan Pathfinder Platinum SUV won’t recognize the key.

November 29, 2024 Reply

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