I saw that there are websites selling “OEM” transponder keys, but my dealer said they refuse to cut or program keys ordered online because sometimes the metal of the key is “too hard” and it messes up their machine, and other times the transponder fails and they don’t want to waste time. One locksmith I called said that they can’t do keys for Nissans because the transponder needs multiple power sources to be programmed and their machine won’t do it. Are there companies out there that can program a key for a 2000 Nissan Maxima? I really want to buy a key with the remote functions built in and saw one on ikeyless.com . Locksmith locations near Denver would help most, as I heard the vehicle must be present for programming. Thanks!
How can I get a transponder key programmed for less than the dealer?
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JayDUB
July 28, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Ask one of the techs to do it at the dealer on the side. They will make more money doing it this way and you will save! Bwahahahaha evil plan..
RPM
July 28, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Check with independent dealer alternative shops. A good locksmith should be able to help as well.
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July 28, 2010 at 6:34 pm
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Technobuff
July 28, 2010 at 7:20 pm
If it is the same system that Nissan use in my car, the new key has to be “registered” to the car’s system. The chip in it is already programmed as it comes.
Of course a dealer won’t cut and programme a key you take to them.
But any locksmith who can supply a key with a chip can cut the key.
What I don’t know is if they can supply a key with the correct chip. There’s a fair chance it will only be available via Nissan.
By a process, access to the car’s system can be gained, and all keys including the new one, have to be registered or re- registered with it to work.
If your car’s manual mentions the NATS system, this is going to be the case.
There might also be mention of the CONSULT-2 hardware and software Nissan use for engine malfunction diagnosis.
Nissan don’t use the now common OBD-2 system.
I assume you also have a remote dongle. This will also need to be re- registered with NATS.
Hillbilly Locksmith
July 28, 2010 at 8:16 pm
An automotive locksmith can program the key easily. Like the dealer, most locksmiths will only cut keys from their stock. Many ebay and internet keys are from China and may have steel keyblades that will ruin the cutter on a duplicator. (US keyblades are brass, coated with a silver alloy) There are also instances where the internet keys have a used (locked) chip or no chip at all. I have no experience with the aftermarket keys with a remote built in. No OEM keys or keys made by a manufacturer I deal with are available for your vehicle with the remote built in. Unless I could get one locally with a warranty, I’d steer clear.
You will actually spend more money going the route you describe. You will order and pay shipping on a key that may not work, you will have one shot on getting it cut right and pay for that, then you will have to pay someone to program it, and it still may not work. Figure in the gas for all this running around and you have probably spent 10% more than just getting it done right locally the first time. You won’t get your money back from anyone involved either.