Nissan Locksmith

2016-12-30 by Todd Franklin

Keyless entry and push start ignition

Few latest Nissan cars use the Nissan Intelligent Key proximity fob. This smart key feature is standard on some models, and optional on others. NATS allow the registration of up to 4 keyless entry devices for one vehicle.

Can I duplicate Nissan keys by myself?

No! The 99 Nissan Maxima keys may be duplicated by cloning the existing key code to a blank cut key. All other Nissans utilize encrypted transponders that can still be cloned, although on-board diagnostic programming is ordinarily a better solusion. When copying additional Nissan key, the vehicle ought to be connected to NATS programmer and all keys need to be present and each new key must be registered.

So how to get a spare key?

In the old days, you could have catch a cab driver to go to the dealer with the VIN number and have them cut a replacement key to go back to the car and start driving again, but today most Nissan's uses electronic keys that require not only the cutting of the key, but also need the reprogramming of the vehicle computer to sync in with the new key, which means that the car should be towed to the dealer to be plugged to Nissan unique programming equipment.

Lost Nissan keys

If your key is missing or stolen, the vehicle computer must be reprogrammed to accept a new key and reject the old one, this process called an ignition rekey and is a security measurement that comes from Nissan to make sure that if someone will get a grip of the old key, he will not be able to start the car.

What does this means to me?

It means that if you are down to your last NATS key you better get yourself an extra one duplicated, before you lose all your keys and find yourself looking for a tow truck company to carry your vehicle to the dealer or for an emergency locksmith that will come out to your location to reprogram your ECM which will cost you around double the price of a duplicate.

Nissan ignition problems

Switching the ignition thousands of times during the vehicle lifetime is a huge bottle-neck in the proper condition and the warning out of your Nissan key-lock system. Issues such as ignition key switch fails to turn, broken key in ignition, key is freely turning in the cylinder, hard to turn the key or maybe the engine won't crank with some security lights a turning blinking on the dash are common on Nissan like any other vehicle maker on the market. The first thing to do will be to try a spare key (hopefully you have one). Many times the key worn out, bent, drowned in water or dropped down hard on the floor, using a backup might solve the problem. If this is an ignition malfunction, it might be repairable by cleaning or strengthening of the pin tumblers and sometimes the whole ignition need to be replaced.

Bottom line

If you locked your Nissan keys inside the car, forgot where you left your key, broke the key in yuour trunk lock or purchase a key online stores and looking for a mobile locksmith, our team will treat these situations as a first priority by fast arrival using specialist tools and techniques, we will come out to your location within around 20 minutes, with a wide selection of Nissan transponder keyless entry, and fobik remotes as well as the cutters and programmers to be able to have your vehicle opened in minutes or even seconds with no damage to the door frames or power windows, reprogram your vehicle and cut and program a new operational key on the spot to let you back in the vehicle to continue placidly with your day with top quality Nissan keys that comes with 90 days of warranty. If you are looking for a Part 2 - Nissan locksmith service 24/7! Call (877) 799-2206 to cut car key replacement rates with fast and professional mobile ignition repair and rekey, transponder and fob keys programming services on the spot.