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2002 Nissan Altima
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2002 Nissan Altima
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2002 Nissan Altima Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #K-NI02TButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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2002 Nissan Altima Metal Key
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The 2002 Altima uses Nissan's transponder system where the immobilizer control unit stores registered key codes. The PIN needed to generate a new transponder key can be calculated directly from the vehicle's immobilizer module data, pulled right through the OBD port. You do not need a dealer appointment, a tow, or a BCM swap. The key blank for this generation is one of the more affordable Nissan cuts to source, and the programming procedure is clean on these older systems. If your Altima cranks but immediately dies, that is the immobilizer doing its job. The engine fires on an unrecognized key and cuts out in about a second. That is your confirmation the transponder side needs attention, not the starter, not the battery.
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Out in Marina West, Oxnard, I got a call from a couple who had been on the road for a few days. They were parked at a motel, wrapping up a longer trip, and their only key had stopped working. Engine would crank, fire for half a second, then cut out. They had already called a Nissan dealer. Earliest appointment was the following afternoon, and the dealer needed the car towed in. The tow quote alone was a separate hit on top of what the dealer was going to charge for the key work.

They found me that evening and I was in the lot within the hour.

The 2002 Altima is a turn-key ignition car, no proximity, no push-button. The replacement job breaks down simply: source the right key blank for this generation, cut it to the vehicle, and program the transponder so the immobilizer accepts it. I pulled the PIN through the OBD port, generated the transponder code, and cut the key on my machine in the van. Programming took about twenty minutes with the ignition cycling through the registration sequence.

When it started clean and held idle, the woman just exhaled slowly. Her husband asked if I needed to do anything else to it. I told him it was done.

No tow. No overnight wait. The dealer comparison came up later when they asked what the dealer would have charged. I told them a good chunk more. They already knew.

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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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Dec 2025
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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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Feb 2024
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“Needed a spare car key made and chose EZ Car Keyz based on their reviews. The reviews were right. They gave me the best price, responded quickly to all my questions, came to my workplace, cut the keys on site, and finished fast.”

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I am locked out with no spare key. Can you come to me?
Yes. Call and I come directly to you in Oxnard, Marina West included. I carry the key blanks and programming equipment for the 2002 Altima in the van, so there is nothing you need to arrange ahead of time. No tow truck, no ride to a dealer, no waiting in a parking lot for a next-day appointment. For a transponder key vehicle like this one, being on-site at the car is exactly how the job gets done anyway. The programming sequence runs through the OBD port with the vehicle present. A mobile locksmith and a dealer tech both need the car in front of them. The difference is I come to wherever the car is sitting.
Do I need to tow my Nissan to the dealer?
What do I need to prove I own the vehicle?
My 2002 Altima cranks and almost starts, then dies immediately. Is that a key problem?
I bought a key blank online. Can you just program it, or do I need to buy one from you?
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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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