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Nissan Car Key Replacement & Key Fobs
Locked out of your Altima or down to one Rogue fob? Apex Locksmith Pros comes to you anywhere in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties and cuts and programs Nissan keys and fobs on-site, same day.
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Nissan
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- Key types
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- FCC IDs
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Nissan key fob replacement is something Apex Locksmith Pros handles at your car anywhere in McKinney and the nearby cities we serve, with no tow to the dealership. Most newer Altima, Rogue and Pathfinder trims use the Nissan Intelligent Key, a proximity fob with a mechanical emergency blade hidden inside, while the Versa, Sentra and earlier Frontier use a transponder chip key. We decode the key from your VIN, cut the blade and register the chip or Intelligent Key to the immobilizer with our diagnostic tools. On lost-all-keys jobs we also clear the missing keys so they can no longer start the car. The flat total is quoted on the phone before dispatch.
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See Nissan modelsWhat Keys Do Nissan Vehicles Use?
Nissan splits into two camps depending on year and trim. Older and base models like the Versa, Sentra, and earlier Frontier use a transponder key with a chip in the head and a metal blade we cut and program to the immobilizer. Most newer Altima, Rogue, Pathfinder, and push-to-start trims use the Nissan Intelligent Key, a proximity smart fob that lets you start the car with the button while the fob stays in your pocket. A lot of these cars hide a mechanical emergency blade inside the fob and a backup slot or designated spot to start the car if the fob battery dies, which is handy when you think the fob is dead but it's really just the coin cell. Many Nissan smart fobs also tie into the BCM, so they need proper programming, not just a battery, after a replacement. We carry blanks and fobs for both setups and program them with our diagnostic tools right at your car.
Transponder chip key
A metal key with a chip in the head. The chip is programmed to the immobilizer, or the engine will not start.
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Smart / proximity fob
Stays in your pocket for push-button start. Most carry a hidden emergency blade for the door.
Separate remote
A stand-alone lock/unlock remote that rides with the cut key. Both are programmed to the car.
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Lost every Nissan key?
Lost all your keys with no spare? That's a normal call for us, not a dealer-only job. When there's no working key to clone, we pull the key code from your VIN, cut a fresh blade to match your Nissan's lock, and program a new fob or transponder to the car's immobilizer on-site. For push-to-start Intelligent Key cars we register the new smart fob to the vehicle and wipe access for keys that are gone, so a lost fob can't start your car. Bring photo ID and proof you own the vehicle and we handle the rest in your driveway or a parking lot, no tow to the dealership.
Second Car Key, Same Visit
The tech is already at your car, so a spare cut on the spot runs half price.
Code KEY50
One coupon per job, offers don't stack. Mention the code on the phone and the dispatcher applies it to your flat quote.
Nissan Models We Cover
Key and fob replacement for popular Nissan models, on-site in McKinney, Plano, Frisco and nearby cities.
- NissanAltima2007-2023Smart fob
- NissanRogue2008-2022Smart fob
- NissanSentra2007-2023Smart fob
- NissanVersa2007-2024Smart fob
- NissanFrontier2005-2024Chip keySmart fobRemote
- NissanPathfinder2005-2024Chip keySmart fobRemote
Nissan key types and FCC IDs by year
The FCC ID is printed on the back of your fob. Match it here, or read it to the dispatcher on the call.
| Model | Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2007-2012 | Intelligent Key | KR55WK48903 |
| Nissan Altima | 2013-2018 | Intelligent Key | KR5S180144014 |
| Nissan Altima | 2019-2023 | Intelligent Key | KR5TXN1, KR5TXN4 |
| Nissan Rogue | 2008-2013 | Intelligent Key | CWTWB1U751 |
| Nissan Rogue | 2014-2020 | Intelligent Key | KR5S180144106 |
| Nissan Rogue | 2019-2022 | Intelligent Key | KR5TXN3, KR5TXN4 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2007-2012 | Intelligent Key / remote | CWTWB1U751 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2013-2019 | Intelligent Key | CWTWB1U840 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2020-2023 | Intelligent Key | KR5TXN1, KR5TXN4 |
| Nissan Versa | 2007-2011 | Intelligent Key / remote | CWTWB1U751 |
| Nissan Versa | 2012-2019 | Intelligent Key | CWTWB1U840 |
| Nissan Versa | 2020-2024 | Intelligent Key | KR5TXN1 |
| Nissan Frontier | 2005-2021 | Chip key + separate remote | KBRASTU15 |
| Nissan Frontier | 2022-2024 | Intelligent Key | KR5TXPZ1 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2005-2012 | Chip key + separate remote | KBRASTU15 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2013-2020 | Intelligent Key | KR5S180144014 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2022-2024 | Intelligent Key | KR5TXPZ1 |
Not sure which key your Nissan takes? Call with the year and model and we will tell you.
How We Replace a Nissan Key
Four steps, all at your car. You know the flat total before a tech is sent.
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Call with year and model
Tell us what you drive and whether a working key is left. You hear the flat total before anyone is sent.
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We come to your car
A mobile tech drives to your driveway, office lot or parking garage. No tow to the dealer.
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Cut to your VIN
The key code is decoded from your VIN and the blade is cut to match your doors and ignition.
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Programmed and tested
The chip or fob is programmed to the immobilizer and tested on the car before the tech leaves.
Nissan key prices
Flat quote before dispatchSpare key
You still have a working key
From$119+
Key or fob programming
Programmed to your car on-site
From$129+
All keys lost
No key at all, built from your VIN
From$129+
Every job includes
- Key or fob cut to your VIN
- Programmed & tested on-site
- Mobile: we come to your car
- Flat total quoted before dispatch
Prices are starting points. Proximity and push-to-start smart fobs cost more than a basic chip key, and the exact flat total comes with your VIN on the call, before any work.
Nissan Keys for Fleets, Dealers and Companies
Run Nissan vehicles for your business? We cut and program keys where the vehicles are parked in McKinney and nearby cities, quote each vehicle as a flat total your company approves first, invoice the business and send a W-9 and certificate of insurance on request. No call-out fee.
Dealerships & fleets
Trade-ins with no key, spares for the lot and fobs for work vehicles. Several vehicles go on one written estimate.
Fleet and dealer keysYour home locks
Same licensed team for rekeys, lock changes and smart lock installs at your house.
Residential locksmithYour business locks
Master key systems, access control, panic bars and commercial door repair, invoiced to the company.
Commercial locksmithWhy Choose Us
Locked out is stressful enough. Here's why neighbors in McKinney and nearby cities call us first.
Licensed Company
Texas locksmith company license #B31197901 (DPS Private Security Bureau), insured. You deal with Apex directly, not a call center.
Transparent Upfront Pricing
You get a flat quote before any work starts. No call-out games, no surprise add-ons.
Same-Day Service
A mobile tech comes to your car, home or business the same day, seven days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM.
No Call-Out Fee
You pay for the job, not the trip. The flat total is quoted on the phone before anyone drives out.
What Do Nissan Owners Ask About Keys?
Straight answers for Nissan drivers in McKinney and nearby cities: key types, what to have ready, on-site programming and how the price is set.
Right where the car is parked. Apex Locksmith Pros covers McKinney, Plano, Frisco, The Colony and the other nearby cities we serve, open 8 AM to 8 PM every day, and most Nissan fobs are done the same day.
An Intelligent Key fob for an Altima or Pathfinder costs more than a transponder key for a Versa or Sentra. The flat total is quoted before dispatch, with no call-out fee.
Yes. We read the key code from your VIN, cut the emergency blade and register a new Intelligent Key to the car. Keys that are missing get cleared so they can no longer start it.
Not always. A weak coin battery in the fob often causes it, and many Nissans have a backup spot to start the car when the battery is low. If the fob still fails, it needs proper programming to the car, which we do on-site.
Yes. We cut and program keys and Intelligent Key fobs for the Altima, Rogue, Sentra, Versa, Frontier and Pathfinder at your location. The tech tests push-button start and keyless entry before leaving.
No. A Nissan key fob can be programmed by a locksmith with dealer-level equipment, and it works the same as one programmed at the dealership. The dealer usually needs the car on its lot, which means a tow when all keys are lost. We do it on-site, at your car, and the flat total is quoted on the phone before anyone drives out. See how the two compare on our locksmith vs dealer page.
Deciding where to go? Dealer, AutoZone or locksmith? compares cost, wait and what each one can program.
Nissan Key Service in McKinney and Nearby Cities
Locked out in McKinney? We come to you today.
Licensed, upfront, and on call daily 8 AM–8 PM in McKinney and nearby cities. One quick call and a tech is on the way.