[Confirmed] How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Nissan Surfout?

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Nissan Surfout keys?

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Nissan Surfout.

I tried this with my Nissan Surfout but still no luck. Any suggestions?

I’ve got a 2012 Nissan Surfout, would this method still work?

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

Trying this on my Nissan Surfout later. Will report back.

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