[Success] Lost master key for Nissan R382 - how to recover programming code?

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Voodooman
Member since May 2022 • 127 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Nissan R382?

Posted on May 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 712 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Nissan R382. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Ultraviolet
Member • 68 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Nissan R382.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 86 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Nissan R382's key code issue!

May 18, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 60 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Nissan R382 before?

May 19, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 67 posts

I tried this with my Nissan R382 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 20, 2025 Reply

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