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Programming a new Remote?

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I just used the technique mention by Pilgrim below, worked in my 04, don't know if it is the same for second gen, honestly, probably isn't due to the push button start, might have to get the dealer to do it. I know programming the key for the first gen a locksmith or the dealer has to have a live online connection to Nissan Global and in real-time by a unique 10,000 (or so ;)) digit PIN for that key... I would imagine you would be in the same boat.

If so, it's not a secret processes, it's the remarkably simple idea that you need a unique PIN code that is good for the one time use of programming it... No independent lock smith in the world will be able to do it for much less than the dealership can.

Unless of course you can assemble a team (Tom Cruise inclusive) to break into Nissan Global's servers and steal the codes and publish them on wiki leaks without ending up in Leavenworth.

Note: these instructions OMIT some steps found in other directions - but they work and the other directions did not.

Note: In step two, the number of times you have to insert and remove your key in the ignition switch varies! Mine required 12 insert/remove cycles before I got the light flash.

1. Close and lock all doors with the driver’s side power lock/unlock switch.

2. Insert key into ignition and remove it from the ignition key cylinder at least six times (or more) within 10 seconds. Your Hazard Lamps will flash if you have performed this step successfully.

NOTE: Withdraw the key completely from ignition cylinder each time. If this procedure is performed too fast, system will not enter programming mode.

3. Insert key into the ignition cylinder and turn to the ACC position.

4. Within 5 seconds, push ANY button on the remote transmitter. Your Hazard Lamps should flash.

NOTE: Do not press the button more than one time in this step. If the button is pressed more than one time, the programming procedure will not be successful.

5. If there are any remaining transmitters (including existing ones), unlock then lock all doors using the driver’s side power lock/unlock switch and within 5 seconds, push ANY button on the next remote.

Your Hazard Lamps should flash.

Repeat this step for each transmitter (including all existing transmitters).

6. Turn the key to the OFF position, remove keys from the ignition, unlock doors using the driver’s side power lock/unlock switch and open the driver side door.