I brought my 00 Max to Nissan Service to get a key made. The service tech told me the engine key code for my max is missing from their database and they can't program the key.

So I called Nissan directly and sure enough the cust rep tells me the code for my car is missing. The dealer tells me the only thing they can do is replace the ignition system for $500.

Anyone ever run across this? Do I have any other options other than paying $500 for new keys?

 

bullsheet. YOU are supposed to pay because THEY lost your code. i'd grow a set and get back to the dealer and make them foot the bill.

 

Something doesn't sound right. The keys have to be programed into the ECU. They don't program the keys. Should be able to buy a nissan key have the teeth cut and then programed to the ecu (programming will require all the keys to be present and can only be done by the dealer, or so I have read) All part of the NATS.

 

I have seen information online for reprogramming the key to the car and some local lock smiths can do that. Do a web search on "Nissan transponder key" and read around....I cannot remember the link but one key vendor sites had a locator link to get keys programmed by thier approved programmer...