[Free Solution] Dealer charging too much for Nissan Serenity key code

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Where's the key code hidden on my Nissan Serenity for key programming?

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Worked for someone with a Nissan Serenity? Need to hear it!

Same issue here with my Nissan Serenity, let me know if it works.

Great info! Needed this for my old Nissan Serenity.

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