[Working] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Nissan Z NISMO?

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Mistermiyagi
Member since January 2022 • 113 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Nissan Z NISMO

Posted on April 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Nissan Z NISMO. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Whitenoise
Member • 132 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Nissan Z NISMO.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 16 posts

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

April 04, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 146 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Nissan Z NISMO. Need the code badly.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 130 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Nissan Z NISMO.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 12 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Nissan Z NISMO!

April 07, 2025 Reply

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