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1999 Nissan Pathfinder Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #K-NI02TButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 1999 Nissan Pathfinder uses an early-generation transponder key system. The chip inside the key head is passive, meaning it has no battery. It draws power from the ignition antenna ring and sends back a rolling code to the immobilizer. That matters because a blank cut to the right profile will turn the ignition just fine and do nothing else. The car cranks, fires, and dies in about two seconds every time. That symptom is the immobilizer talking, not a fuel or ignition problem. If you see that on a '99 Pathfinder, go straight to the key before you start chasing sensors.
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1999 Nissan Pathfinder Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Out near the Lake Poway Area, a woman called about a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder that wouldn't start. She'd bought it used a few years back, got one key with it, and never ordered a spare.

The key itself looked fine at first. But she'd been keeping it on a heavy ring, and the head had developed a hairline crack right at the base. The blade was still intact and turned the cylinder. The engine would crank, catch for a second, then cut out immediately. Every time.

That two-second start-and-stall is a tell. The blade works but the transponder chip isn't talking to the antenna ring the way it should. I pulled the key head apart carefully since the chip inside was likely still good even if the housing was cracked.

The chip read clean. Because the original was intact, I didn't have to go through a full all-keys-lost procedure, which takes longer and costs more. I cloned the chip data into a new key, cut a replacement blade to match her lock, and had the Pathfinder starting normally in about 35 minutes.

I cut her a second one while I was there. She said she'd been meaning to do that since she bought it. Two working keys, done in the Lake Poway Area, for a fraction of what the dealer quoted her when she called them first.

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Dec 2022
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“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”

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Dec 2023
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“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”

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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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Why is Nissan transponder key replacement so expensive at the dealer?
A few things stack up. The key itself has to be ordered as an OEM part, and dealers mark that up. Then there's a cutting charge. Then a programming labor charge on top of both. For a late-90s Nissan like your Pathfinder, the programming is done through the diagnostic port with a dedicated scan tool, and dealers bill that as a separate line item. The other thing working against you at the dealer is scheduling. They may not have the blank in stock, which means ordering it and coming back. Some owners report waiting several days just to get the appointment and parts lined up. A mobile locksmith keeps blanks stocked, comes to you, and does the cut and program in one visit. The savings over the dealer route are real, and you can get pricing when you call.
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