[Completed] Nissan Type 53 won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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How can I retrieve my Nissan Type 53's key code to make a spare key?

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Really need the key code for my Nissan Type 53, thanks for sharing!

Trying to figure this out for my Nissan Type 53 too!

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Nissan Type 53 before?

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