[Update] Any tricks to retrieve the key code for my Nissan Pulsar?

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Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Nissan Pulsar

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Bookmarking this for when I work on my Nissan Pulsar this weekend.

I think my Nissan Pulsar has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Nissan Pulsar—need the code first.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Nissan Pulsar.

Trying to figure this out for my Nissan Pulsar too!

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