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2004 Nissan Xterra Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #K-NI02TButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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2004 Nissan Xterra Remote KBRASTU15
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The 2004 Nissan Xterra uses a transponder key that has to be registered to the vehicle's immobilizer before it will start the engine. The key itself looks like a basic ignition key, but there's a chip inside the head. Cut it perfectly and it still won't start anything until it's programmed. The good news on this generation: programming can be done through the OBD port with the right Nissan-compatible tool, no dealership trip needed. One thing to know about all-keys-lost situations on this year -- the immobilizer has a limited number of key slots, so if you're adding a spare, confirm how many are already registered before you cut a second one. Also worth knowing: if the key turns but the engine starts and immediately stalls, that points to a chip communication issue between the key and the immobilizer, not a mechanical problem. That's a diagnosis and programming fix, not a locksmith-and-walk-away job.
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Got a call from a guy parked in a lot off Bear Valley Parkway in Escondido. He had one working key for his 2004 Xterra and wanted a spare made before that one gave out. Smart thinking on his part.

What he didn't know yet was that he'd already been to a locksmith who told him it couldn't be done outside a Nissan dealership. That locksmith wasn't wrong to pass on the job. He just didn't have the right equipment for it.

I pulled up, popped the hood on my van, and cut a replacement blade to match his existing key. Then I connected to the OBD port under the dash and registered the new key to the immobilizer. The Xterra recognized it on the first turn. Engine started clean, no stall, no hesitation.

He mentioned the dealer had quoted him a number that made him wince and required dropping the vehicle off for half a day. He got it done in the parking lot in about half an hour, for a fraction of what they wanted.

He left with two working keys. That's the right place to be with a twenty-year-old daily driver.

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“I needed a second key made for my 2012 Nissan Altima. They arrived quickly, finished in about 15 minutes, and gave me the best price I could find.”

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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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“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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Do I have to go to the Nissan dealer to get a replacement transponder key for my 2004 Xterra?
No. A mobile locksmith with the proper Nissan-compatible diagnostic equipment can cut and program a replacement key on site, right where your vehicle is parked. Dealers do this work, but they're not the only ones who can. The process involves cutting the blade to your vehicle and then using a tool connected to the OBD port to register the transponder chip with the immobilizer. That part takes maybe fifteen to twenty minutes once you're set up. The dealer route means scheduling an appointment, possibly arranging a tow if you have no working key at all, and blocking out a chunk of your day. We handle everything in one visit in Bear Valley or anywhere else in Escondido without any of that.
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I lost both keys to my 2004 Xterra. Can a new key still be made, or is it more complicated when there are no working keys left?
My 2004 Xterra starts fine with my original key but I bought a cut key online and it won't start the car. What's going on?
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