2002 Nissan Maxima
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
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2002 Nissan Maxima
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2002 Nissan Maxima Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Stuck ignitions on Nissan trucks are one of the most common calls I get, and the dealer loves turning a $200 problem into a $600 one. The ignition cylinder on Frontiers, Xterras, and older Titans wears down with high mileage. The wafers loosen, the key starts catching, and eventually the owner thinks the whole ignition needs replacing.
A truck owner at the hunting supply store in Del Mar had been fighting his 2002 Nissan Maxima ignition for weeks. Wiggling the key, pushing hard, jiggling the steering wheel. He called the dealer and they quoted $318 for a new ignition cylinder, new key, and reprogramming. He was about to book it when his hunting buddy told him to call a locksmith first.
I checked his ignition and the problem was worn wafers, not a dead cylinder. So I used my ACDP to read the immobilizer data as a backup before touching anything mechanical. Then I decoded the lock, replaced the worn wafers, and cut a fresh key matched to the repaired cylinder. His separate remote, FCC ID , paired right back up. I showed him the old wafers so he could see the wear.
His total was $137. Ignition turns smooth, and he didn't replace a part that wasn't actually broken.
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“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”
“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”
“Tim is a hero. He programmed a master proximity key for a newer Volkswagen that multiple locksmiths refused to touch. He spent hours until late at night making sure every function worked perfectly. The skill level here is incredible.”
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