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Push To Start
Most popular Nissan key typeMost Popular
2017 Nissan Altima Smart Key KR5S180144014
FCC IDKR5S180144014Part #285E3-9PA5AButtons5BatteryCR2032Frequency434 MHzRemote StartYes
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Push To Start
2017 Nissan Altima Smart Key KR5S180144014
FCC IDKR5S180144014Part #285E3-3JA2AButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency433 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Emergency Key
2017 Nissan Altima Emergency Key
FCC IDPart #NI06ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
2017 Nissan Altima MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2013-2018 Altima uses a 20-character rolling PIN for key programming. Your locksmith needs to keep the diagnostic session open while retrieving it, or the PIN changes. This is normal Nissan security, not a problem with the tool.
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2017 Nissan Altima Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

A young couple in Rancho Santa Fe had just bought a used 2017 Nissan Altima from an overflow lot. Clean car, good price, one key. The lot told them to handle the spare on their own. They figured it would be a quick hardware store stop, but every Nissan key since the mid-2000s has a transponder chip and needs professional programming.

They called the Nissan dealer and got a quote of $452 for a spare Smart Key. They weren't expecting that on a Nissan. They found EZ Car Keyz online and asked if the dealer price was real. I told them it was, but I do the same job for around $264.

I met them at the lot before they drove it home. Their key uses FCC ID KR5S180144014, which tells me the exact remote frequency and chip generation. I matched the blank, decoded the lock, and used my VVDI2 to clone the transponder data from their working key onto a fresh blank so the car's immobilizer accepted it without a full reprogram.

They drove home with two working keys for $264.

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Feb 2024
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“Marco came out quickly, cut and programmed a new BMW key fob fast, and was extremely polite and professional.”

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“My Sprinter van key broke and I was stranded. Marco was very friendly and helped me get three new keys quickly. I will definitely be using them again.”

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“My son had an issue opening the driver door on his Honda Civic. I called on New Year's Day and expected a nightmare, but they arrived quickly and fixed the problem in about half an hour.”

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Nissan Altima Mobile Service FAQ

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Why is Nissan key replacement so expensive?
Modern Nissan keys are not just pieces of metal. A Smart Key has an encrypted transponder chip that communicates with your vehicle's NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System), proximity detection for push-to-start, and remote functions that all need to be registered to your specific VIN. Newer Nissans like the 2022 Rogue use NATS C1A, which requires the diagnostic tool to connect to Nissan's server and verify VIN during key registration. That server requirement limits who can do the work and drives up cost. A Nissan dealer can quote $400 to $575 for a single key. The technology is real, but the dealer markup on top of it does not have to be.
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