ok lost original keys so been using copy of key.
never got to make other copy of key, and just snapped my only copy in half and Lost one have so now i have no keys.

what do I do?
can anyone send me a copy of there key?, would that even work?
(my model- 96 gxe)
how can a new key cost.
(money is an issue)
sorry for the cave man speech lol soooo frustrated right now!

 

Umm...obviously someone else keys will not work on yours. You need to geta locksmith to remove the cylinder and make you a new key.

 

any idea on how much that would cost?

 

Call your local locksmith?

 

/thread

 

If you have both pieces then take them to a locksmith. If not then remove either door lock and take that to the locksmith. Making a key from the lock shouldnt cost more than $30, making a copy with the broken pieces maybe $15.

 

In the meantime, so you're not car-less...



If you dont get why this vid should help, PM me.

 

You can also try the dealership to cut you one by VIN, but according to one of my co-workers that used to be a Nissan parts guy, not all Nissans are in the system, as apparently dealers used to have to add the key codes when they were shipped.

 

With both pieces, a locksmith might be able to cut you a new one...I know that with my work/home keys, they can measure the cuts and code-cut an original based on that--not sure if the same concept would apply with a car key (double-sided). They might be able to fit it into a duplicator without the bow. Either way, you may not need to pull the cylinder...try the easy way first!

 

FWIW Ive seen a local locksmith cut a key for a 98 grand caravan with no key and without removing the cylinder. He had some kind of tool that he inserted in the cylinder and measured the pins one by one. Took a while, but better than pulling the cylinder

 

how hard is pulling a cylinder on our cars? ive done it on plenty of newer cars and its usually not any harder than the door panel and one screw.

 

Thinking it through in my mind, the ignition cylinder *might* actually be easier than the doors. If I remember right, the lock cylinder in the doors is not too easy to access, but the ignition is easy after you remove the cover. I may be wrong there, but I'm sure someone else can chime in.

 

What your talking about is a determinator. I used to use them. Chrysler, jeep, dodge all used the same key since the mid 90's and this is the easiest way to do it. Takes as little as 5 minutes. But for nissans the determinator isnt as accurate. Whenever I made a key for a nissan I always pulled the lock. Nissan keys are more precise than most.

The dealer will not still have your key code. They dump them after a certain amount of years.

 

yo Fenton man...long time kid.

I had a problem with spare keys before.

The dealer wont have any way to make u a new key. A locksmith can come to your car and make u a key. The easiest one to pull is the truck cylinder. If the locksmith really got skill then they can make a key from the door.

Pullin the key cylinder on the door isnt hard. But it will take 1/2 hour or an hour if you never done it before.

 

I don't agree. The ignition cylinder is bolted in with a security type bolt that has a rounded head like a stove bolt. You have to drill them out.

 

Ive removed honda ignitions like that. All you need is an automatic center punch and a little time. They can and will get them out. Easier than dilling, considering to drill it you would need a dremel or to remove the column.

 

are yall talkin about rivets? or what?

 

No this isnt true. Nissan only stores VIN's for 10 years. I went through this with my 95 when my only key bent. I ended up going to a lock smith and he made me some new copies.

 

As Daniel said, he has done this on Hondas. I suspect that the Honda is different as the Maxima uses a threaded bolt. Trying to center punch a threaded bolt out of its hole will take a lot more than "a little time".

The Nissan FSM says to drill those bolts out. While the FSM calls them screws, they are bigger than what I consider a screw to be. If it had a hex head, you would have to use a 10mm wrench.

 

I'm with 95Maxed. I tried to get a key for my 97 based on the VIN and the dealer told me that my car wasn't in the database. The story I got was that Nissan didn't push the dealers to enter the info until the fall of 1997.

 

Had same problem with another car. As others have said if you can get your car to a locksmith, he most likely can have a key in a few minutes.

However, don't you need a blank key from the dealer with the uh, chip or whatever in it? That's what I was told by the hardware store guy when I had a key made (from my original). Sure enough, it will unlock the car ad trunk and will actually start it but it will not run. Still handy to have around in case the old lady accidentally uses her remote to lock mine with my keys in it then leaves.
Locksmith might have those on hand; not sure.

GL

 

He only needs a dealer key if his car is chipped. Im not sure if 97's are or not. I thought that nissan didnt chip our cars till 99, but I may be wrong

 

You are not wrong. The 99 is the only 4th gen model that uses a chipped key.

 

OOPS. Omitted that from my post (that mine is a 99). Nice to know that anyway. Thanks.

 

i had a camaro with a "chipped" key, and my 2 dollar walmart copy worked great.

 

Alright well now you know you DO need a dealer key... that blows man. Chipped keys are expensive as fawk

 

The dealer is not the only way to get keys for your car. I bought 2 chipped keys on-line for my 2000 Max and then found a local locksmith that cut and programmed both of them for $40.

 

Transponder keys arent a dealer only item. I used to be a locksmith a couple of years ago and we made them all the time. For any copying and programming of a transponder key we charged $60, key included. Now thats copying, not also trying to make a new key.

And your right Dennis. Those screws are a horrid PIA to remove with just an automatic center punch. Ive done it about a half dozen times and hope I never have to again.

 

Clearly you've never seen Aackshun's OEM key,

 

 

Just checked with my locksmith and he confirmed that he could make chipped keys for most cars. Apparently some manufacturers have some kind of rule(s) about that and he has to play ball with them. Or rather he said that "I can't 'legally' make keys for some makes.

 

Your glove compartment lock cylinder should be the same as the ignition and door, just remove the glove box and take it to the locksmith.

 

QFT

 

Did he ballpark you a figure?

 

go to the dealer with your vin, they can cut you a key from the vin number, i did it with mine...

 

No, I just asked if he could do it. I'll call tomorrow and get a price for mine. Got my curiosity up. And someone mentioned eb. My dad got a remote and key blank for his 93 caddy. Not sure what he paid but was much less than from the dealer or locksmith. Still had to have it cut of course.

GL

 

i paid 20 for 3 keys cut from my VIN at my local dealer, i thought it was pretty good, but once i got them i went to home depot and had 4 more cut for 6 bucks

 

Use a counter clockwise drill bit on those bolts. often times they will come out while your still drilling. If not, use a bolt extractor in the hole you've made. Ive done this once on a SOB, er, I mean SAAB.

 

Just called the Locksmith. For my 99, it's 65USD for the chipped key and programming. Plus he has to have all old keys as well. The programming he does would make those keys unusable so he programs them too. He said the price was pretty much the same for most all chipped keys.

As a slightly off topic humorous side note, a friend of mine was test driving a used (2005ish) Subaru and "his wife" locked the keys inside with the motor running. AAA guy came to open the car. I talked to the guy and he told me in confidence that he could have had that car open in a minute or two. All he needed was the VIN. He didn't make a key or use a slim jim so he must have used a remote or master key or something. He said he walked around the car a bit and sat in his van checking his email on his lappy just to justify charging the time for the call. Still, though worth the charge since it was pouring rain.