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2010 Nissan Xterra
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Most popular Nissan key typeMost Popular
2010 Nissan Xterra Remote Head Key CWTWB1U751
FCC IDCWTWB1U751Part #H0561-C993AButtons3BatteryCR1620Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Transponder Key
2010 Nissan Xterra Transponder Key NI04-PT
FCC IDNI04-PTPart #K-NI04TButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Remote
2010 Nissan Xterra Remote KBRASTU15
FCC IDKBRASTU15Part #28268-5W500Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2010 Xterra uses a remote head key -- the kind where the fob and the blade are one unit. There is no separate key fob. The transponder chip inside that housing talks to the immobilizer every time you turn the ignition. If that communication fails, the engine cranks and dies, or it won't crank at all. A lot of owners replace the battery in the remote portion and think that fixes everything, but the CR1620 only powers the remote buttons. The transponder side draws power from the ignition circuit itself, not the battery. So a dead fob battery kills your lock and unlock, but a failed transponder kills your engine start entirely. Two different failure modes, same key. Know which one you're actually dealing with before buying anything.
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I got a call from a couple in the Kit Carson Park Area of Escondido. They were passing through on a road trip and their only Xterra key had stopped unlocking the doors remotely. They figured it was the fob battery, swapped a CR1620 at a gas station, and the buttons came back. Good. Then they stopped for dinner, came back out, and the truck wouldn't start. Engine cranked fine. Just cranked and cranked and wouldn't catch. That's the part that scared them.

They called Nissan. Earliest appointment was the following afternoon, tow required since the truck wasn't drivable, and the quote was steep. They found me that evening and I was there within the hour.

I pulled up to the lot, connected to the OBD port, and confirmed what I suspected: the transponder in their key had failed. The remote portion was working fine after the battery swap, but the chip was no longer being recognized. The immobilizer was doing exactly what it's supposed to do -- blocking the start.

I cut a new key blade to their vehicle on my bench in the van, programmed the new remote head key through the diagnostic port, and verified every button and the ignition start before I packed up. The whole job was done on-site, that same night, for a fraction of what the dealer quoted. They didn't have to tow it anywhere. They didn't have to wait until the next afternoon. They just drove off.

That's usually how these Xterra calls go. The truck itself is fine. It's just the key, and the key is fixable right there in the parking lot.

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“Locked out on a weekend night and everyone else wanted $300+. EZ Car Keyz sent Roman late at night for much less. He worked for over an hour and did not give up until the door opened. They even made a new key on the spot.”

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Nissan Xterra Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to the Nissan dealer to get a replacement key for my 2010 Xterra?
No. A qualified mobile locksmith with the right diagnostic equipment can cut and program a replacement remote head key on-site, wherever the vehicle is. The dealer route means calling ahead, scheduling an appointment, arranging a tow if the vehicle won't start, and waiting through their service queue. The actual programming takes a fraction of that total time. We handle the cut and the immobilizer enrollment in one visit, in the Kit Carson Park Area or anywhere else in Escondido. You don't need the dealer for this job.
What exactly is a remote head key and why does programming matter?
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My 2010 Xterra cranks but won't start after I got a new key cut at a hardware store. What's going on?
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