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2008 Nissan Sentra
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Push To Start
Most popular Nissan key typeMost Popular
2008 Nissan Sentra Smart Key CWTWBU735
FCC IDCWTWBU735Part #285E3-EH12AButtons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2008 Nissan Sentra Remote Head Key CWTWB1U751
FCC IDCWTWB1U751Part #H0561-3AA0BButtons4BatteryCR1616Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2008 Nissan Sentra Transponder Key NI04-PT
FCC IDNI04-PTPart #K-NI04TButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2008 Nissan Sentra Remote KBRASTU15
FCC IDKBRASTU15Part #28268-5Y701Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2008 Nissan Sentra Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2008 Sentra has a real trim split on the key system. Base trims came with a standard transponder turn-key and no remote at all. The upper trims are where the Intelligent Key fob shows up, and that fob carries the factory FCC ID on it. Before you order anything or call anyone, flip your fob over and check. If it has buttons and a hidden insert blade inside, you have the Intelligent Key setup. If you just have a key with a plastic head and no buttons, you have the transponder-only version. They look close enough to confuse people, and ordering the wrong blank wastes everyone's time. Also worth knowing: the CR2032 in the Intelligent Key fob is a common battery that runs low quietly, so weak signal or a key-not-detected warning on the dash sometimes traces back to a dying battery before anything more serious is going on.
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Out in The Cays in Coronado, I got a call from a woman who said her 2008 Sentra was "not reading the key anymore." She had the Intelligent Key fob, and the car had started showing a key-not-detected warning on the dash. She could still get in with the mechanical insert blade tucked inside the fob, but the push-button functions were unreliable and she was worried the whole thing was failing.

She had already called the dealer. They told her the fob likely needed to be replaced and reprogrammed, gave her a number that made her pause, and said she would need an appointment plus probably a day without her car.

When I pulled up she handed me the fob before I even asked. I cracked it open right there on the hood of the Sentra. The CR2032 was still reading some voltage, but it was low enough to cause exactly this kind of intermittent behavior. I swapped the battery, seated it clean, and tested.

Still flaky. The fob was not pairing reliably anymore.

That told me what I needed to know. I connected my programming equipment to the OBD port and ran through the immobilizer registration sequence for the Sentra. The existing fob re-registered cleanly once the system had a fresh pairing. I walked the whole fob, every button, the insert blade in the door lock, the warning light on the dash. Everything cleared.

She did not need a new fob. She needed the battery done right and the registration refreshed. The dealer quote had assumed the worst before anyone looked at the actual problem. She saved a good chunk and did not lose her car for a day.

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“I lost my key and called EZ Car Keyz. Marco was great. He arrived quickly, explained everything clearly, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. The service was fast, professional, and fairly priced.”

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Sep 2025
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“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”

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Dec 2025
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“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”

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Nissan Sentra Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I need to bring my 2008 Nissan Sentra somewhere for key replacement?
No. I come to you. Whether you are parked in your driveway in The Cays or stuck in a lot somewhere in Coronado, I bring the cutting tools and programming equipment to the vehicle. You do not move the car and you do not wait on a tow. Dealers will typically ask you to bring the vehicle in and connect their diagnostic equipment in the service bay. If you have no working key, that usually means a tow. I handle everything on site, including the immobilizer registration, so none of that applies.
How does mobile key replacement work for a 2008 Sentra with the Intelligent Key fob?
What do I need to have ready when you arrive?
I bought a replacement fob online for my 2008 Sentra. Can I program it myself?
My 2008 Sentra starts but the security light stays on after I use the key. Is something wrong?
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