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    Default Car keys with transponder aka "chipped keys"?

    Can anyone here program those keys? I have 2010 Nissan Frontier and need to program two new keys for it. I already have the keys they just need to be programmed.
    There're a couple of cars that can be programmed at home, but Nissan is not one of them..
    I called dealership and they want my kidney to program the damn keys.
    So I was wondering if someone here can do it or knows so eone who can.

    Thank you guys in advance!
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    If no one on here does it, I will tell you to avoid the dealership all together. They wanted over $100 for a new key for my 08 WRX. I got a blank on ebay for $20 paid $10 to have it cut by one local locksmith (its not laser cut but still odd) and another $20 or so to have another local locksmith back down south program it for me. It was just some fancy obd computer and took him all of 5 mins to do, the first locksmith didn't have one but knew exactly who to go to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigNick73 View Post
    If no one on here does it, I will tell you to avoid the dealership all together. They wanted over $100 for a new key for my 08 WRX. I got a blank on ebay for $20 paid $10 to have it cut by one local locksmith (its not laser cut but still odd) and another $20 or so to have another local locksmith back down south program it for me. It was just some fancy obd computer and took him all of 5 mins to do, the first locksmith didn't have one but knew exactly who to go to.
    Oh yeah, I already have them keys - just need to program them.
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    I had ACE Hardware do make a key for me. It was around $50. They may be able to program your keys for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Wall View Post
    I had ACE Hardware do make a key for me. It was around $50. They may be able to program your keys for you.
    Didn't know they can program the keys. Thanks!
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    Your best bet is to call a locksmith that deals with cars a lot, they will probably be able to help you out for a lot less than a dealer. Also, if your salesman isn't a dick (the one who sold your vehicle to you), he might be able to do it for free.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spyder View Post
    Your best bet is to call a locksmith that deals with cars a lot, they will probably be able to help you out for a lot less than a dealer. Also, if your salesman isn't a dick (the one who sold your vehicle to you), he might be able to do it for free.
    Gonna call that salesman tomorrow. Thanks for tip!
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    If you have no luck with the dealership/salesman, i would reccomend a locksmith. Like others have said a locksmith will be much cheaper.
    Don't be stupid!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by beast556 View Post
    If you have no luck with the dealership/salesman, i would reccomend a locksmith. Like others have said a locksmith will be much cheaper.

    This, This , This
    Nissan said $100+ per, At Ace For NISSAN $75.
    I had a local mobile smith [ B&J] from town come over, program 2-3 nissan factory keys i picked up off flea bay. Two ford key for a total of 5 and he charge me $75.00
    Nissan is different than other chipped keys and Ace will hammer you
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