[Resolved] Nissan Silvia_180SX_200SX_240SX keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Cosmicray
Member since January 2023 • 122 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Nissan Silvia_180SX_200SX_240SX?

Posted on April 26, 2025
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Posted on April 27, 2025

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Electricslide
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My Nissan Silvia_180SX_200SX_240SX just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
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April 28, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
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This thread might save my Nissan Silvia_180SX_200SX_240SX. Thanks everyone!

April 29, 2025 Reply
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Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Nissan Silvia_180SX_200SX_240SX.

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