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2003 Nissan Altima Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #K-NI02TButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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2003 Nissan Altima MECHANICAL-KEY
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The 2003 Altima runs NATS5 (Nissan Anti-Theft System, fifth generation) with a Phillips/NXP PCF7936 (ID46) transponder chip inside the key head. The immobilizer antenna ring around the ignition reads the chip at close range, no battery involved. If the security light on the dash blinks and the engine cranks but won't fire, the chip is either unregistered or damaged. A 4-digit PIN code stored on the BCM (28590 label) lets a locksmith with the right calculator pull the code and register a new key without Nissan's CONSULT server.
Related services: Ignition Repair · Smart Key

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2003 Nissan Altima Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Got a call from a guy over in the Via Marina neighborhood in Oxnard. His 2003 Altima had been sitting for about three weeks while he was out of town. He came back, put his key in the ignition, and nothing. Engine cranked strong but would not catch. The red security light on the instrument cluster was blinking steady, which told him the NATS system was not recognizing the transponder.

He had one key. The original spare was gone years ago.

He called the Nissan dealer. They told him to tow it in, earliest opening was two days out. He started looking at tow costs and it snowballed from there.

I drove out that afternoon. Plugged my Autel IM608 into the OBD port under the dash, pulled the BCM data, and read the NATS5 PIN from the 28590 module. His original key's ID46 chip was still in the system but the immobilizer had lost sync, which happens sometimes on these third-gen Altimas after a long sit with a weak battery.

Re-registered his existing key, cut and programmed a spare NI02 transponder key on site so he would not be in this spot again. The whole thing took about 25 minutes. He watched from the driver seat while I worked from the passenger side with the laptop on the dash.

He drove to the grocery store. That was it. No tow, no dealer wait, a fraction of what that route would have cost.

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Nissan Altima Mobile Service FAQ

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How long does a Nissan dealer take to replace a key for a 2003 Altima?
The actual programming is about 15 minutes once a tech has CONSULT III connected and the key cut. But nobody walks in and gets that. The dealer writes a repair order, the car sits in a queue for a certified tech with NATS access, the tech pulls the BCM PIN through Nissan's CONSULT challenge/response protocol, registers the new ID46 chip, and verifies start. Dealers block one to two hours minimum and some require a tow-in since the car will not start. The real work is short. The workflow around it is what eats your day.
What kind of key does a 2003 Nissan Altima use?
Why does the dealer process take so long when the programming itself is quick?
My 2003 Altima cranks but won't start and the security light is blinking. Is it the key?
Can I program a spare transponder key for my 2003 Altima myself?
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Nissan Altima Key Service Areas

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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
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