[Solution] My Nissan R88C says ‘Code Error’ on dash - what’s wrong?

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Rocketman
Member since June 2023 • 27 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Nissan R88C?

Posted on February 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1249 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Nissan R88C. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowfin
Member • 121 posts

Was about to tow my Nissan R88C. Let me try this first.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 78 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Nissan R88C.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 137 posts

Same problem on my Nissan R88C. Watching for any working solutions.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 134 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Nissan R88C.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 9 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Nissan R88C. Trying this instead.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 136 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Nissan R88C this hard?!

February 18, 2025 Reply

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