[Confirmed Fix] Dealer refusing key code for my Nissan Pivo - options?

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Whitenoise
Member since December 2021 • 138 posts

Need my Nissan Pivo's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 575 posts

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

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Icedragon
Member • 7 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Nissan Pivo, following this thread.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 57 posts

Just tried this on my Nissan Pivo—anyone else have success?

September 14, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 99 posts

Same issue here with my Nissan Pivo, let me know if it works.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 61 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Nissan Pivo. Trying this now.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 68 posts

I’m not alone! My Nissan Pivo is doing the same thing.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 21 posts

My Nissan Pivo refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 18, 2024 Reply

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