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Replying to: muledogg (Jul 07, 2008 2:00 pm) When the spares are made, you must have both original keys with you. They program all four keys at the same time. The key insert stays the same. It works like any physical key. My dealer may have charged me his cost for the spare FOB's. I have bought several cars there, and they have always tried to accomodate my needs. It doesn't take much time to program the keys, once they learn how to do it. |
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I just bought a 2009 Nissan Altima, sweet ride. Anyway, I would like to get a couple of extra key FOBs to have as spares. Questions: 1. How do you tell the difference between the old ones that were recalled and the new ones? (There are lots of them being sold on ebay and elsewhere, I'm thinking that many of those may be older bad stock.) 2. I wasn't supplied with an "intelligent key number plate" per the manual. I was only given two PROX key FOBs when I took delivery of the car. Does Nissan still supply a metal "number plate" with new cars? Thanks in advance for replies.
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Replying to: acesk8er (Aug 03, 2009 8:22 am) I got it w/ my '07. |
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Replying to: acesk8er (Aug 03, 2009 8:22 am) 2. the key number plate isn't for the intelligent key per se, but rather for the metal door key.
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Replying to: jd10013 (Aug 04, 2009 2:26 pm) The salesman offered to sell me extra key FOBs at $30 each, this would be for FOBs without the metal keys. The metal keys are $76 each, I don't know if that includes cutting them for my car. He estimated re-programming all of my FOBs would cost me $50. WTF??? I figure that the programming should be gratis since I just bought a $30k car. Anyway, what do the FOBs and programming normally cost? Thanks for replies.
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Replying to: acesk8er (Aug 04, 2009 6:00 pm) I own a 2007 atlima, so I had to take mine in for the Ikey recall. And just to do 2 fobs took them about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. From what I understand its a fairly complicated process that can take awhile. (they do it to make the system more secure). so given that, I would consider $50 more than fair.
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Replying to: mthardatwork (Jul 02, 2007 8:45 am) |
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Replying to: jd10013 (Aug 05, 2009 2:35 pm) Contrary to what is stated in the manual, Nissan does keep key records and they can retrieve key data by VIN. The "key number plate" is not needed even if you lose all of your keys. Anyway, I now have 4 PROX key FOBs. I figure that having spares at different locations, etc., is a good backup plan. Thanks to all for replies. |
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I have a 2008 Altima that I'm generally happy with, except for the Smart Key. At the slightest touch the alarm will sound or the trunk will open. Who knows, maybe the doors lock and unlock as well. The key can be in my pocket, or it can go off as I'm unlocking a door to the house. Are there any solutions other than just putting the darn thing into a box?
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Replying to: geo257 (Sep 16, 2009 2:54 am) We got another Smartkey off ebay and now are trying to find programming for less than the $90-95 the dealers are quoting. Do any locksmiths have this capability? I got an extra door and glove box key cut at Walmart -works fine. My plan is to tie extra metal key under car to open door. Then keep extra Smartkey wrapped in several layers of aluminum foil hidden in car for emergenies. I tested and the aluminum foil works and the car does not know the Smartkey is present. I would be glad for any suggestions. Thnks |
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