[Fixed] Dealer wants $200 for Nissan R85V PIN - other options?

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Trying to program a new key for my Nissan R85V - where's the key code?

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Got a dead key fob for my Nissan R85V. Need the code badly.

My Nissan R85V just blinks. I think this might fix it.

My Nissan R85V just blinks. I think this might fix it.

I’ve got a 2012 Nissan R85V, would this method still work?

Desperate to get my Nissan R85V running again. Trying this tonight.

Just checking in to say this helped with my Nissan R85V. Thanks!

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