Nissan paint code location
Where is the paint code on a Nissan?
On most Nissans it's on the driver’s door frame. Check the places in the order shown — it varies a little by model and age.
- 1Driver’s door frame (B-pillar)
- 2Under the bonnet
Where to look
- On the driver’s door pillar
- Under the bonnet, on the front slam panel
What the code looks like
Three characters, for example KH3.
Don't mistake the VIN (17 characters) or the trim code for it: the paint code is the short one.
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Nissan paint code questions
Where is the paint code on a Nissan?
On the driver’s door pillar. If it isn’t there: under the bonnet, on the front slam panel.
What does a Nissan paint code look like?
Three characters, for example KH3.
Is the Nissan paint code on the V5C?
No — the logbook only gives a colour family such as “grey”. The factory code is on the label on the car, or you can look it up from the registration.
The label is missing or unreadable — now what?
Labels peel off and fade, especially on older cars or after a repair. Enter the registration above and we’ll find the Nissan’s colour and its likely paint codes.
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