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#35 of 44 Re: 2008 Altima I-Key Issues [muledogg] by lesmoreland Jul 11, 2008 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: muledogg (Jul 07, 2008 2:00 pm) My dealer is in Donalsonville, GA (Cramer Motor Co.). The additional FOB's do not have key inserts (to lock and unlock the glove box). I have been told that those keys can be copied by any key maker. My primary concern was the I-key to start the car and lock and unlock the doors.   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.
#36 of 44 2009 Nissan Altima PROX Key FOB by acesk8er Aug 03, 2009 (8:22 am)
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. Replies to this message: gooddeal2 (Aug 03, 2009 10:58 am) jd10013 (Aug 04, 2009 2:26 pm) acesk8er (Aug 04, 2009 6:00 pm) jd10013 (Aug 05, 2009 2:35 pm) and 1 more...
#37 of 44 Re: 2009 Nissan Altima PROX Key FOB [acesk8er] by gooddeal2 Aug 03, 2009 (10:58 am)
Replying to: acesk8er (Aug 03, 2009 8:22 am) Does Nissan still supply a metal "number plate" with new cars?   I got it w/ my '07.
#38 of 44 Re: 2009 Nissan Altima PROX Key FOB [acesk8er] by jd10013 Aug 04, 2009 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: acesk8er (Aug 03, 2009 8:22 am) 1. you probably can't. I definitely wouldn't take a chance, especially since you won't save that much money. even if you get the fob's from ebay, you'll have to go to the dealership to get them and your current fobs reprogrammed. plus, you'll be unable to get door keys that will unlock your doors.   2. the key number plate isn't for the intelligent key per se, but rather for the metal door key. Replies to this message: acesk8er (Aug 04, 2009 6:00 pm) jd10013 (Aug 05, 2009 2:35 pm) acesk8er (Aug 08, 2009 6:48 pm)
#39 of 44 Re: 2009 Nissan Altima PROX Key FOB [jd10013] by acesk8er Aug 04, 2009 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: jd10013 (Aug 04, 2009 2:26 pm) I called the salesman and asked him about the metal key plate and a couple of other things. At first he asked me to look for it in the case that the various manuals came in. When he called me back he said that NIssan no longer supplies one. Yeah, right... I probably won't ever need it but it's annoying that they managed to lose it.   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. Replies to this message: jd10013 (Aug 05, 2009 2:35 pm) acesk8er (Aug 08, 2009 6:48 pm)
#40 of 44 Re: 2009 Nissan Altima PROX Key FOB [acesk8er] by jd10013 Aug 05, 2009 (2:35 pm)
Replying to: acesk8er (Aug 04, 2009 6:00 pm) Well, 30 doesn't sound bad for the fob. not sure on the programming. if they will do all the fobs for 50, then it sounds like a good deal to me. they can't just program the new ones, they will have to do all of them.   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. Replies to this message: acesk8er (Aug 08, 2009 6:48 pm)
#41 of 44 Re: Avoid the 2007 Altima [mthardatwork] by yocol Aug 08, 2009 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: mthardatwork (Jul 02, 2007 8:45 am) this has been very helpful to me.last evening at 7pm I bought a used 2004 armada.we drove home,showed it to our adult children at their homes and went home and parked in the drive way.about 1pm today one of our sons wanted to test drive the car but it would not start.we went out and tried different things..we searched the manual,called the dealer(he had no idea what it could be other than we must have done something to the keys or security sx.said we would have to wait until monday because parts and sevice are closed. stated hehad no idea what could have happened. I think you have shed light on the situation.I plan to return the car because I donot want to get stuck somewhere because I forgot and put the keys near my phone.thanks so much.
#42 of 44 Re: 2009 Nissan Altima PROX Key FOB [jd10013] by acesk8er Aug 08, 2009 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: jd10013 (Aug 05, 2009 2:35 pm) I took the car to the stealer this morning and purchased two additional FOBs and one additional mechanical key. A second mechanical key is on back order. The whole process took perhaps an hour.   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.
#43 of 44 Nissan Altima Smart Key twitchiness by geo257 Sep 16, 2009 (2:54 am)
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? Replies to this message: rogjack6112 (Sep 17, 2009 8:07 am)
#44 of 44 Re: Nissan Altima Smart Key by rogjack6112 Sep 17, 2009 (8:07 am)
Replying to: geo257 (Sep 16, 2009 2:54 am) Wife just got a 2008 Altima with only one key insert and one four button Smartkey. 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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