Key replacement?

Oct 23rd, 2002, 12:49 PM

for my 2001 Altima, is there any alternative to the $100 the dealer wants for a spare ignition key? Thanks in advance to all responses...

**Slurppie** · Oct 23rd, 2002, 12:53 PM

If you still have the key identifier tag then you might be able to call other dealers. Let me know if you strike out with that idea.

Hardcore · Oct 23rd, 2002, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by DaveTV
for my 2001 Altima, is there any alternative to the $100 the dealer wants for a spare ignition key? Thanks in advance to all responses...

Are you sure? I show it to be $19.10 you'll have to have it cut and programmed. Maybe thats where there rippin you off. Give me you vin# I'll cut it and send it to you, you'll have to prepay of course. Then you'll have to get it programmed.

Oct 23rd, 2002, 01:09 PM

I was quoted $46 for the key and $65 to get it programmed!! how/where could I get this done for less? THX!

Hardcore · Oct 23rd, 2002, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by DaveTV
I was quoted $46 for the key and $65 to get it programmed!! how/where could I get this done for less? THX!

They got to be bumpin the price on that key, make sure there not guessing on the price. Go directly to parts and buy the key, have them double check that. As far as programming some dealers if their cool will program it free. Try different dealers.

Oct 23rd, 2002, 01:36 PM

All the local dealers give the same price - is there somewhere on the 'net to beat this $100 outrage??

**Slurppie** · Oct 23rd, 2002, 01:41 PM

Hardcore can get you the cut key for $20. I think you can reprogram the key yourself.

Oct 23rd, 2002, 01:45 PM

I am groveling as we speak - I am not worthy - no WONDER people loath car dealers - speaking of dealers. I have an 82 Vanagon camper - needed a simple headlight switch - call VW dealer - 49$!!! - checked out a Vanagon website, down to $19 - went to junkie and pull one from VW quantum, $4

Hardcore · Oct 23rd, 2002, 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by Slurppie
Hardcore can get you the cut key for $20. I think you can reprogram the key yourself.

I can do the key, you have to use the Consult to program.

Hardcore · Oct 23rd, 2002, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by Hardcore
I can do the key, you have to use the Consult to program.

Also you have to have all the keys to reprogram. That way there all the same. Otherwise one will work & one won't

joev · May 5th, 2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardcore

Are you sure? I show it to be $19.10 you'll have to have it cut and programmed. Maybe thats where there rippin you off. Give me you vin# I'll cut it and send it to you, you'll have to prepay of course. Then you'll have to get it programmed.

I was quoted the following for having a key cut, programmed and a key fob for a 2006 Nissan I just picked up yesterday from the dealer. ($30 for the key, $45 to program and $130 for the fob). Can I have a key cut at my local home depot that will just allow me to open the door and start the ignition or am I at the dealer's expensive mercy? Thanks.