$150 for a new key???? Any alternatives?
#1
$150 for a new key???? Any alternatives?
Recently broke my only key and it won't stay on my keychain. I figured I would upgrade to an AE key and just go get it programmed since I need to have more than one key. I called the dealership to see the cost of programming it and they told me $110!!! There has to be another alternative. Anyone know?
#2
Yea. "Lesson 1: (how to hot wire 2000 Nissan Maximas)"
I haven't heard of a way to get cheaper keys.
You can always get a Keyfob from Ebay for like $10 and program it urself.
I have never seen any key reprogram manuals around.
SORRY I CAN'T HELP!
I haven't heard of a way to get cheaper keys.
You can always get a Keyfob from Ebay for like $10 and program it urself.
I have never seen any key reprogram manuals around.
SORRY I CAN'T HELP!
#3
Originally Posted by dentonmax00
Recently broke my only key and it won't stay on my keychain. I figured I would upgrade to an AE key and just go get it programmed since I need to have more than one key. I called the dealership to see the cost of programming it and they told me $110!!! There has to be another alternative. Anyone know?
#4
Nope I just bought the car about a month ago and only got one key. I thought about the drilling thing but I am trying not to have a jacked up looking key with such a nice looking car. Looks like I am going to just be out the $150. I am going to check out the ebay thing mentioned above though.
#5
Originally Posted by dentonmax00
Nope I just bought the car about a month ago and only got one key. I thought about the drilling thing but I am trying not to have a jacked up looking key with such a nice looking car. Looks like I am going to just be out the $150. I am going to check out the ebay thing mentioned above though.
You shold go back to the dealership that your purchased your car from and request they get you a spare key. Even when buying a used car, you should request the dealership supply two sets of keys. If you have a good relationship with your salesperson, they shouldn't put up much of a fuss, or may get you a better deal than the $150 at least. I know when I sold cars, I would try to get a spare set for my customers if they asked. Worth a shot anyways.
#6
Originally Posted by dentonmax00
Nope I just bought the car about a month ago and only got one key. I thought about the drilling thing but I am trying not to have a jacked up looking key with such a nice looking car. Looks like I am going to just be out the $150. I am going to check out the ebay thing mentioned above though.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...de=H0564-2Y900
That is about the same price that I paid at Bankston Nissan in Lewisville. They charged me $70.00 to program three keys and two fobs. That was about a year ago.
#7
Originally Posted by dentonmax00
Nope I just bought the car about a month ago and only got one key. I thought about the drilling thing but I am trying not to have a jacked up looking key with such a nice looking car. Looks like I am going to just be out the $150. I am going to check out the ebay thing mentioned above though.
if you got it from a dealership they should of gave you three keys. 2 black keys and one red/maroon key which is a valet key.
#8
Originally Posted by dentonmax00
Recently broke my only key and it won't stay on my keychain. I figured I would upgrade to an AE key and just go get it programmed since I need to have more than one key. I called the dealership to see the cost of programming it and they told me $110!!! There has to be another alternative. Anyone know?
#9
Call Dave B up and he can get you the AE key cheap... If you have your key code he can even cut the key for you... Then you take your key to a Nissan Dealership cause they have to hook up the consult to it and reprogram the car to recognize the new key and your original key. I'd almost go ahead and do two of them cause it didnt cost me any more to program an extra key. Hope this helps
#10
Dealers usually have another set of keys. When i bought my max used i complained i wanted two sets of keys and remotes and they ended up giving me three pairs in all so i was pleased. My say would be just call up to see what they can do.
#12
is it sensors in the key that touch the ignition or something? I also was curious how it worked exactly. My key broke also and i was thinking to myself, "maybe if i duct taped the key inside the ignition housing it would be close enough to give off the signal, then i could make some home depot copies for $2 a pop." Can anyone tell me how this system works?
#13
Originally Posted by ChromeSE5
is it sensors in the key that touch the ignition or something? I also was curious how it worked exactly. My key broke also and i was thinking to myself, "maybe if i duct taped the key inside the ignition housing it would be close enough to give off the signal, then i could make some home depot copies for $2 a pop." Can anyone tell me how this system works?
Why don't you tape a sign on the window saying security systems by-passed jam screwdriver in to steal. Lets see buy new key $140. Try to retrive stolen car for being stupid...you be the judge.
#14
Originally Posted by MyownNismo
Why don't you tape a sign on the window saying security systems by-passed jam screwdriver in to steal. Lets see buy new key $140. Try to retrive stolen car for being stupid...you be the judge.
buy the key then go ot ur dealer. It should cost u no more then $30. ITs no AE key but it comes out to $50.
#15
Originally Posted by glen1685
Dealers usually have another set of keys. When i bought my max used i complained i wanted two sets of keys and remotes and they ended up giving me three pairs in all so i was pleased. My say would be just call up to see what they can do.
#16
Originally Posted by MyownNismo
Why don't you tape a sign on the window saying security systems by-passed jam screwdriver in to steal. Lets see buy new key $140. Try to retrive stolen car for being stupid...you be the judge.
I suggest you take that remark back. I was being sarcastic. Anyways, my question was how the system worked.
#19
Originally Posted by ChromeSE5
I suggest you take that remark back. I was being sarcastic. Anyways, my question was how the system worked.
#20
here is the magical solution: i somehow lost all my keys except for one. One day i was throwing my keys in the air and catching them(trying to throw it as high as possible) and missed the catch, and it broke the top part with the loop. hahaha... anyways i didnt want to buy a new key so what i did was i drilled the key with a small bit, just large enough so i can put it through a key ring. just make sure you drill the side away from the chip... and you just saved yourself 100 bucks!..... hehe
#21
Originally Posted by teddibear703
here is the magical solution: i somehow lost all my keys except for one. One day i was throwing my keys in the air and catching them(trying to throw it as high as possible) and missed the catch, and it broke the top part with the loop. hahaha... anyways i didnt want to buy a new key so what i did was i drilled the key with a small bit, just large enough so i can put it through a key ring. just make sure you drill the side away from the chip... and you just saved yourself 100 bucks!..... hehe
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