[Resolved] Trying to flash ECU on Nissan Sentra Wagon 4WD, code mismatch error

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Yellowbird
Member since November 2022 • 22 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Nissan Sentra Wagon 4WD?

Posted on February 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Gamemaster
Member • 52 posts

Following along—same issue with my Nissan Sentra Wagon 4WD.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 59 posts

Key code problems with my Nissan Sentra Wagon 4WD as well. Subscribed!

February 10, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 145 posts

I’m not alone! My Nissan Sentra Wagon 4WD is doing the same thing.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 57 posts

Trying this out on my Nissan Sentra Wagon 4WD today—hoping it works.

February 12, 2025 Reply

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