[Confirmed] Where is the transponder code located in a Nissan Primastar?

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Jazzmann
Member since September 2022 • 78 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Nissan Primastar for key programming?

Posted on September 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1809 posts

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

Posted on September 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 77 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Nissan Primastars?

September 14, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 131 posts

Been here before with my Nissan Primastar. Let’s see if this one works.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 63 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Nissan Primastar.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 113 posts

My Nissan Primastar's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 51 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Nissan Primastar!

September 18, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 99 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Nissan Primastar.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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