Nissan keys — what you should know
Nissan's Intelligent Key system is used across most of the current range, with programming going through the body control module. We handle Nissan keys on site including all-keys-lost. On some models adding a key requires all existing keys to be present and reprogrammed, so bring every key you want to keep working.
The key system on a Nissan
| Keyway | NSN14 |
|---|---|
| Immobiliser | Nissan Intelligent Key; programming runs through the body control module |
| Models covered | Rogue, Sentra, Altima, Pathfinder, Frontier, Kicks, Murano, Titan, and the rest of the range |
A model not listed is not a problem — give us the year and we will confirm before dispatching.
Nissan keys — questions
Can you make a Nissan key if I have lost all of them?
For most Nissan models and years, yes, and at the vehicle rather than at a dealership. NSN14 — we cut from code obtained through authorised channels or by decoding the lock directly, then program to the immobiliser on site. Nissan Intelligent Key; programming runs through the body control module. We verify ownership before any of it, every time.
What kind of key does a Nissan use?
NSN14. Nissan Intelligent Key; programming runs through the body control module. This matters because cutting alone is never enough on a modern vehicle — a key cut without programming works the lock and turns the ignition, and the engine cranks and does not start. Give us the year and model and we will tell you exactly which key your car takes before coming out.
How much is a Nissan key, and how long does it take?
Price follows the key type, not the badge — a transponder key is at the low end, a remote head key in the middle, a proximity smart key at the top because the blank itself is expensive. A spare with a working key present is usually thirty to sixty minutes on site. All-keys-lost takes longer, and several makes impose a manufacturer security wait of ten to sixty minutes during programming that nothing can shorten.