key problems
12-18-2001, 10:36 AM
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key problems
hey guys, i just had a new nissan factory key cut from and older working copy of it. the new key doesn't work but look identical when compared. whats going on? and stupid me lost the receipt from the place that cut the key...grrr....
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12-18-2001, 12:22 PM
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Re: key problems
Originally posted by spyhunter
hey guys, i just had a new nissan factory key cut from and older working copy of it. the new key doesn't work but look identical when compared. whats going on? and stupid me lost the receipt from the place that cut the key...grrr....
Alex
hey guys, i just had a new nissan factory key cut from and older working copy of it. the new key doesn't work but look identical when compared. whats going on? and stupid me lost the receipt from the place that cut the key...grrr....
Alex
12-18-2001, 01:32 PM
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Maybe if the old key is all rounded off and worn, the locks have gotten used to this? Maybe try taking it back and get them to round the edges off a bit more with that wire wheel you see on the cutting machine. It probably beats trying to replace it.
12-18-2001, 02:21 PM
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Originally posted by Sudesh
it's a copy of the damn key man..what do you expect? They always work but takes some time to break in. Gently wiggle it around until you get it to work..it will.
it's a copy of the damn key man..what do you expect? They always work but takes some time to break in. Gently wiggle it around until you get it to work..it will.
12-18-2001, 02:45 PM
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Originally posted by Bman
Maybe if the old key is all rounded off and worn, the locks have gotten used to this? Maybe try taking it back and get them to round the edges off a bit more with that wire wheel you see on the cutting machine. It probably beats trying to replace it.
Maybe if the old key is all rounded off and worn, the locks have gotten used to this? Maybe try taking it back and get them to round the edges off a bit more with that wire wheel you see on the cutting machine. It probably beats trying to replace it.
12-19-2001, 12:54 AM
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As a key gets older, it gets worn down and tends to work less reliably. A copy of the worn key may not work at all (as you found out). This problem occurs a lot with Max's.
There is usually a key code in the glove compartment that the dealer can cut a new key from. They usually work OK.
There is usually a key code in the glove compartment that the dealer can cut a new key from. They usually work OK.
12-19-2001, 05:23 AM
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Originally posted by Mikes90GXE
As a key gets older, it gets worn down and tends to work less reliably. A copy of the worn key may not work at all (as you found out). This problem occurs a lot with Max's.
There is usually a key code in the glove compartment that the dealer can cut a new key from. They usually work OK.
As a key gets older, it gets worn down and tends to work less reliably. A copy of the worn key may not work at all (as you found out). This problem occurs a lot with Max's.
There is usually a key code in the glove compartment that the dealer can cut a new key from. They usually work OK.
12-19-2001, 10:11 AM
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Originally posted by max91se
Does anyone know if you can get an original factory key from a nissan dealership?
Does anyone know if you can get an original factory key from a nissan dealership?
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