Is there any way for me to get a duplicate of my I30 key made for cheap? I assume all of you Max owners have the same system, chip in your key, is that correct?

I checked through the FAQ and PR-Search.

 

***Edited for containing the wrong information. The newb stands corrected ***

 

Have one made from your local locksmith, and tape a key that IS chipped under your dash.

 

Great idea.

 

o....rly

 

If we do, please enlighten.
I had no idea as I always thought you could see the chip at the base of the key.

 

No chip in key = No starting of the VQ.

 

the chip is in the key (the plastic part). thats still part of the key

 

Thanks for the info, still trying to learn.

 

no worries
just be careful about making comments that sound like you are 100% sure ("We don't have chips in our keys"). other people may take your word for it. just trying to help everyone.

 

I bought a blank off ebay for $40 and paid the dealer to "program" it

 

i got a key cut and pprogrammed for about $60 at home depot
give them a try

 

home depot programmed your key to have the code to match your ECU?

BS

 

Since when in hell did Home Depot start programming car keys???

 

yeah, i never heard that

 

No home depot has a company that's usually there during the day and programs and cuts your key for $60. If not a home depot employee always cut you a key from the blank but not program it. Since I work there and usually cut keys I actually went and looked at the machine they use. It pretty much just clones the code in your key and you're ready to go. Some keys you can also program just by putting it in the ignition. I've only seen fords do that though. There is one other way but I don't remember how.

 

@ this thread.

 

So if you run into problem w/ your newly programmed key, you have to bring your car back to Home Depot rather than the dealer? LOL

 

Yup, this is what I'm looking for. How much for the dealer to "program" the key?

 

They charge anywhere from 109 - 129 to, what they refer to as, programming the key.

 

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of... I can get it done for $130 w/o having to by my own key.


Does this actually work? Where is the sensor that detects the chip in they key?

 

In the IGN area ( ) try it and see, couldn't cost more than 10$.

 

Taping the key would work but it defeats the purpose of having chipped keys and defeats the purpose of the immobilizer from the factory :/

Some locksmiths can both cut chipped keys and do the programming. The dealers usually use consult II. AFAIK, the programming actually happens to the car not the key. I think people think something happens with the key. The car needs to be told to recognize the key. Whether you do it with a dealer or locksmith you have to bring ALL keys you have for your car otherwise your old keys won't work after the programming.

Last thing, check www.streetkeys.com for a more inexpensiv alternative.

 

Who cares, that's not what the Op was referring to. All he wanted to do was get his car started using a cheap key, so, I return, that's what I suggested.

 

I'd call the dealer back and ask them how much to simply program the key, NOT buy a new one programmed. I called 2 dealers nearby and was quoted $37.50 and $35 to program the key if I supplied the blanks. Cutting the key was $12 at the latter and $10 at the former.

 

the spare that is not chipped (opens car an cranks.but doesnt start)can i get it programmed an chipped by a locksmith?or sumwhere else?price?thanx for info

 

I too got my chipped key cut at Home Depot and so far so good (65 beans).

 

how could home depot programm the nissan key? that doesnt make sense.. the below is confirmed by two dealers PLUS Dave B. So you need to bring the car to the dealer to get it programmed...



Can someone confirm the Home Depot version?

 

^ i have been using my home depot key since i bought the car back in sept without no problems.
had them make the key for the altima before also

you have to fill a form with your license plate #, VIN number, name, address, drivers license #, etc

 

What do they charge to do this? I only got one key when I bought my car. It would be nice to have a duplicate.

 

i believe its $60 for a key, cut, and program

 

Guess where I am going today?

 

alrighty then.... $60 would be the cheapest way to duplicate a key for our max right?... cause I too only have 1 key for my car...

btw... would the key have the nissan logo and what not?

 

I have 3 keys and 2 FOB's for mine . It should have the rubber 'handle' that does have a Nissan logo on it. The actual electronics is under/embedded in the 'handle'.

 

I'd recommend picking up some blanks off Ebay and having the dealer cut/program them. I paid about $70 (including tax) for 2 blanks to add to the 2 I already had (needed 1 extra for remote start).

 

well i have 3 keys and 3 fobs
got all new stuff from the dealership before i left for korea. wanted to make sure family watching car had new keys and fobs

 

they key does not have the nissan logo on it but it is the same shape/size as the OEM key, it says strattec on it

 

Good enough for me, hell, the "Nissan" would be off the back of my car if removing it wouldn't leave holes.

Never made it down to Home Depot today, but with rain in the forecast through Wednesday, I probably won't be detailing too many cars so I'll have time. I guess I should bring in my proof of insurance card since it has the VIN # on it and has the same name and address as my driver's license. That ought to be enough proof it is my car.

 

$50 + Ebay Key


I've just got mine done, forgot how much I paid on ebay (less than $25?) + $50 at the dealer.


At first they were giving me a hardtime for using a ebay key, but it all worked out fine.

 

Has anyone been able to get an un-chipped blank cut for the strict purpose of unlocking the door ONLY? I checked with Lowes and they absolutely do not cut keys that are chipped. They have a machine that checks if the car key has one.