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Nissan key replacement and programming

Mobile key cutting and programming for Nissan vehicles at your location. Nissan progressed from mechanical keys and separate remotes, to remote-head keys, to an Intelligent Key push-button-start system on many later models. Availability varies by trim and model year. We confirm the exact key system from your VIN before dispatch.

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Technology reference

Nissan key and immobilizer systems

Each section covers one Nissan key system: what the key looks like, and what programming or All Keys Lost service involves. Years are approximate and vary by model, trim and build date. We confirm the exact system from your VIN.

Mechanical keys and separate remotes

A metal key turns the ignition by hand with no electronic check. A separate remote on the ring may lock and unlock the doors but does not start the Nissan.

What you see: A plain metal key with no buttons. Any remote is a separate piece.
Programming: No chip to program. The blade is cut to code or decoded from a lock; a separate remote is programmed on its own.
All keys lost: A new key can be cut from the key code or by decoding a lock at the vehicle.
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Models: Nissan Altima keys

NATS transponder keys

The Nissan Anti-Theft System reads a chip in the key head. The engine won’t run on a cut blade alone.

What you see: A metal key with a plastic head, usually with a separate remote on earlier cars.
Programming: Programmed with diagnostic equipment.
All keys lost: Possible at the vehicle on most models.
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Models: Nissan Altima keys Nissan Sentra keys Nissan Maxima keys Nissan Versa keys Nissan Pathfinder keys Nissan Murano keys Nissan Frontier keys Nissan Titan keys Nissan Armada keys

Remote-head keys

Blade, chip and remote buttons in one key head.

What you see: One piece with lock, unlock and panic buttons.
Programming: Chip and remote are programmed together.
All keys lost: Possible at the vehicle on most models.
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Models: Nissan Sentra keys Nissan Rogue keys Nissan Versa keys Nissan Pathfinder keys Nissan Frontier keys Nissan Titan keys Nissan Kicks keys

Intelligent Key and push-button start

Nissan’s proximity fob. It stays in your pocket; the doors unlock by button on the handle and the engine starts with a switch. Availability varies by trim and year.

What you see: A button fob with a hidden emergency blade.
Programming: The fob is programmed to the vehicle with diagnostic equipment.
All keys lost: Possible on many models.
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Models: Nissan Altima keys Nissan Sentra keys Nissan Rogue keys Nissan Maxima keys Nissan Versa keys Nissan Pathfinder keys Nissan Murano keys Nissan Frontier keys Nissan Titan keys Nissan Kicks keys Nissan Leaf keys Nissan Armada keys

Model key guides

Nissan model key guides

Each model page lists that model’s key systems by year and links back to the matching section above.

AltimaKey guide SentraKey guide RogueKey guide MaximaKey guide VersaKey guide PathfinderKey guide MuranoKey guide FrontierKey guide TitanKey guide KicksKey guide LeafKey guide ArmadaKey guide

Important compatibility notice — final key compatibility must be confirmed

The key images, vehicle models, and year ranges shown on this page are provided as a general identification guide and may not apply to every vehicle. The manufacturer may use different key systems within the same model year depending on trim level, production date, manufacturing location, ignition type, and factory equipment. Final compatibility must be confirmed using the vehicle’s VIN, ignition type, existing key or fob, and vehicle information before service. The images are representative examples and do not guarantee an exact visual match.

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What to send us for a Nissan key quote

VIN

The 17-character vehicle identification number, from the registration, title, or dashboard.

Ignition type

Turn-key ignition or push-button start.

Photo of the key or ignition

A photo of any spare key, or of the ignition or push-button start switch.

Your location

Address or cross streets, plus parking level and space number if applicable.

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