[Solved] Can I extract key code from my Nissan Skyline VIN?

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Heidi
Member since January 2023 • 56 posts

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

Posted on September 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 701 posts

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

Posted on September 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Heidi
Member • 57 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Nissan Skylines?

September 07, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 6 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Nissan Skyline.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 105 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Nissan Skyline key issues!

September 09, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 63 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Nissan Skyline.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 95 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Nissan Skyline!

September 11, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 71 posts

My Nissan Skyline's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

September 12, 2024 Reply

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