2023 Versa S keyless entry

[Tombo]

Sort of on topic, just an FYI as I’ve was given access to borrow a laptop with consult 3 and the OBD reader, you can change the door locks to unlock all instead of just the drivers side when you shut the engine off (mode 1, S models were set from the factory to mode 2) under diagnostics all, door locks, set unlock, start, select mode 1, save.

Is this something the dealer can do? Who has the ability to do this?

[Tombo]

Just got back from a locksmith that was willing to dink around with his programmer to get my new key working. He showed me that he didn't have an option for anything after 2019 keyless except push button start for US Versas. He was able to get to it selecting 2020 Versa South America. He even put me in their computer as that so if/when I need a new key it has notes on my name for easier programming.

[Thasman]

I could not however find where to add the key fob without reprogramming all of the keys, not sure if that is what is required to accomplish this using Consult 3+ but I’m hoping someone with more experience with this software could clarify if that is the required process (not trying to brick my car)

[Thasman]

Sort of on topic, just an FYI as I’ve was given access to borrow a laptop with consult 3 and the OBD reader, you can change the door locks to unlock all instead of just the drivers side when you shut the engine off (mode 1, S models were set from the factory to mode 2) under diagnostics all, door locks, set unlock, start, select mode 1, save.

Is this something the dealer can do? Who has the ability to do this?

Yes, this was done using the software that the dealership uses, I just happen to be lucky and know someone who does repairs and has a copy on their laptop, they are unfortunately unfamiliar with any of the key options

[vic831]

Sort of on topic, just an FYI as I’ve was given access to borrow a laptop with consult 3 and the OBD reader, you can change the door locks to unlock all instead of just the drivers side when you shut the engine off (mode 1, S models were set from the factory to mode 2) under diagnostics all, door locks, set unlock, start, select mode 1, save.

I don’t have the car with me, or the owners manual, but is there a way to self program an S model using the key, dash buttons and door lock switch without a laptop or programmer?

[Thasman]

I don’t have the car with me, or the owners manual, but is there a way to self program an S model using the key, dash buttons and door lock switch without a laptop or programmer?

As far as I’m aware you would need the Consult program as the diagnostics menu needs to be accessed in order to switch it. The annoying part seems to be that this could’ve been set from the factory like this but they intentionally created a “unlock one door only” mode just for the S models. I’m going to keep digging further into the menus and see what else I can find, I know somewhere in there is the option to unlock Apple CarPlay/Android Auto on the base models.

[vic831]

Just got back from a locksmith that was willing to dink around with his programmer to get my new key working. He showed me that he didn't have an option for anything after 2019 keyless except push button start for US Versas. He was able to get to it selecting 2020 Versa South America. He even put me in their computer as that so if/when I need a new key it has notes on my name for easier programming.

Congrats Tombo!!!! You need to program the fob(has a chip) and all chip keys each time you program any key. And check them all for car start ability post programming.

Thank you for the “2020 South America” tip,
I wouldn’t have ever guessed that as a tip.
The 2020 was a new generation, and all US
Versa S had push button start thru 2021.

Maybe Nissan is just aligning all S or Base models for global consistency/markets.
I’m curious what the 2024 Versa trims will have or not have. Supposedly no more 5mt, but will they even have a manual in NA? Probably will need to start a new
“2024 Versa S keyless thread”.

[Tombo]

I don’t have the car with me, or the owners manual, but is there a way to self program an S model using the key, dash buttons and door lock switch without a laptop or programmer?

Using the instructions from an altima forum, you can activate or deactivate the auto lock and auto unlock feature without a programmer, but not the way he is describing it just turns the feature completely on or completely off. Substitute lock for unlock to enable or disable auto locking when you hit 20mph.

1. Close all doors.

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.

3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2, push and hold the power door lock switch to the than position (UNLOCK) for more
than 5 seconds.

4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard indicator will flash once.

5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change.

[vic831]

Tombo
Can you look in your owners manual and see if these instructions apply to a 23 Versa S
Thank you

[Tombo]

Tombo
Can you look in your owners manual and see if these instructions apply to a 23 Versa S
Thank you

No need, I just did it on my 23 versa s, lol. I found those instructions and gave it a shot. My doors stay unlocked now.

[Thasman]

Just wanted to follow up and say thank you to the appropriate persons who got this thread going and provided the answers, I now have a functional key fob using consult 3, it did require a blank key to be cut and I had to tell it that the car was a 22MY but other than that it was straightforward, just insert each key, turn to acc on then off, wait 5 seconds and remove. Sadly there is no option to free up Apple CarPlay without a software upgrade but I am reaching out to someone I know at Panasonic to see if there is a “spare” copy floating around.

[lucas_r]

Sorry to bump this up, I coudn't find the exact answer to my problem nor the exact problem...

I've just got a 2023 Sentra base trim (S). My window sticker says it has "remote keyless entry". The car key is a fob key with buttons to lock/unlock doors, panic and trunk usual buttons (no real key other than the hidden key in the fob).

The car is equipped with push start button, so I'm sure there is a sensor to detect the key.

My problem is there is no real keyless entry: the car won't open if I don't manually press the button on the key. Is that supposed to be like this?

It makes no sense to me that you would have a push button but would have to push a button on the key to open the car. It completely defeats the purpose of the start stop button to make the entire experience "keyless".

[vic831]

You don’t have a US spec 22 or 23 Versa S they have a key in the ignition you have a 2020 or 2021 if it is a US specVersa S. These never had system that allowed you to keep the fob in your pocket, you have to mash the buttons. This thread is to add a RKE. If yours is a CVT the fold down rear seat was standard now it’s 1100 package, consider yourself lucky.
Post a picture of your monroney sticker.

[lucas_r]

This is what I have:

Window sticker

[vic831]

I’m sorry I see you have a Sentra, not a Versa. I don’t know about Sentra's. Please start your own thread about Sentra's, or Mercedes’ or BMW elsewhere, people come here for info on '23 Versa S RKE as we don’t have ANY fobs just a plain key.

[lucas_r]

Damn I completely misread Versa S for Sentra, my bad.

[vic831]

Imagine if you had our problem, we have to put the key in the door lock and physically turn it, like in 1940. I’d give anything for the 23 Versa S to have a factory fob as 2 fobs are about $500 value on your car, you are one of the fortunate/blessed ones, congrats on you new Sentra, excellent value.

[N0236]

Does anyone know a locksmith on Long Island that knows how to program the key fob? I’ve reached out to a few and all of them tell me it’s not possible.

[vic831]

Tell them to program it like a 2022 Versa S
They stick their device into the obd port and go thru the menu for a Versa base or S.
If you have a fob without the flip out key they will need to make a non chip dummy key to turn the ignition to “ON” and hold the fob up near the ignition while they program it. They no doubt have never done a 2023 but they can do a 2022. They have to program your original keys and all fobs at the same time. The fob has a chip in it just like your 2 factory keys. We had a situation where a non thinking relative had a fob and one of their original keys on the same key ring and this confused the car so it would not start. Good luck

[N0236]

Tell them to program it like a 2022 Versa S
They stick their device into the obd port and go thru the menu for a Versa base or S.
If you have a fob without the flip out key they will need to make a non chip dummy key to turn the ignition to “ON” and hold the fob up near the ignition while they program it. They no doubt have never done a 2023 but they can do a 2022. They have to program your original keys and all fobs at the same time. The fob has a chip in it just like your 2 factory keys. We had a situation where a non thinking relative had a fob and one of their original keys on the same key ring and this confused the car so it would not start. Good luck

Thank you so much.

[Dave59]

First off, I want to thank all of you for the leg work you guys put in to figure this out. I feel like I'm part of a secret club now . I purchased a 2023 Nissan Versa about a month ago and started googling 2023 Nissan Versa keyless entry and your post is the first one that comes up. If there is a way to delete posts in this thread that have nothing to do with the topic, it would make it much easier to read. I'm hoping my experience will help others. Once I received the two key fobs from ebay (the key fobs from ebay had the key blanks) and the two key fobs from an official Nissan dealership (no key blanks), I then popped them all open (Videos on Youtube on how to do it, but you basically use a flathead screwdriver where the keychain ring goes to pop them apart) and switched the guts out from the Nissan dealership FOBS to the ones I got off Ebay that had the key blanks. I called one locksmith and just started out with asking them if they can program a 2022 Nissan Versa fob before I started explaining everything else and they said no. Called another well known locksmith in my area in Oklahoma City and they said yes. Took all my stuff up there and they thought I was talking about push button start. The locksmith didn't have 2022 in his software. I mentioned the 2020 Versa South America tip mentioned by Tombo, but my locksmith only had 2019 and he was afraid we might brick the car and then I would have had to have it towed to a Nissan dealership so he suggested I go to a dealership. I did have the locksmith cut the keys at least, which was $10. I then went to the dealership that I bought the car from (Orr Nissan West) and explained all about this forum post. They mentioned how dealership software goes by VIN and they can't make the software think it's a 2022 when it's really a 2023, but that they would try to program the fobs like any other Nissan. They thought I was crazy at first. Thirty minutes later, the service advisor came to tell me it worked (He really looked surprised that it worked). He even said his tech would have bet money it wouldn't work, but still tried it and it worked! I know earlier posts say dealerships are telling people they can't do it, but maybe it depends on the dealership or maybe their software is updated now where they can program them. Costs all in was about $324.96. Sorry for the long post, but I hope this story helps someone. If they live close to Oklahoma City, they should go to Orr Nissan West since it's now confirmed it can be done there.

Ebay for Car Flip Key Fob Keyless Entry Remote for 2005 2006 Nissan Altima $23.69 for 2.
Cut by locksmith $10
Two Nissan Key FOBS (Part number 28268-5EA1A) from Nissan dealership in FL $214.27 ($98.01 per FOB and $18.25 shipping)
Programming by dealership $77

[vic831]

You got a good price on the 28268 fobs. The way you did it was the way I did it on 2 cars.
I hope they programmed your 2 factory keys at the same time. NOTE to everyone, if you use the 28268 fob with your factory key(has a chip inside) you may confuse the chip reader in the ignition column. This maybe was happening to a relative, she had 2 keys one 28268 and the factory key on her key chain and her car would not start or go into limp mode. If you don’t get a flip out key installed by locksmith on the 28268 fob or switch out cases as above post you maybe should use the non chip dummy key that you made to program the fob with the fob.

And yes I wish we could delete the posts that tried to convince us we didn’t need RKE!!

[jjeansonne]

Does anyone know if this hack works on a 2024 Versa S?

[vic831]

Be a trailblazer like me and try it.

[vic831]

Be a trailblazer like me and try it.

I’m guessing that it will, I don’t think there are any changes to the 2024 MY except base price went up $300 and shipping $20

[jjeansonne]

When I went to look at the 28268-5EA1A FOB, and picked a 2024 Versa, it says "THIS DOES NOT FIT YOUR 2024 Nissan Versa".
If I pick a 2023 Versa S or Versa Base model is says it does fit.

[vic831]

Buy it on the next sale. Search the dealers west of Philly, get free shipping and take a chance, I’m curious if it will work. It’s the same fob used on 2022 models and it works on a 2023. Good luck!!!

[Tombo]

When I went to look at the 28268-5EA1A FOB, and picked a 2024 Versa, it says "THIS DOES NOT FIT YOUR 2024 Nissan Versa".
If I pick a 2023 Versa S or Versa Base model is says it does fit.

It said that for all of us. We just took the chance and ordered it hoping it would work. The locksmith that programmed mine said they had to select that my car was a south American market car.

[Mrgoodwrench]

Great info all im picking up a 2024 soon and will be trying this. If anyone uses this on a 2024 before me with success please let me know on here. Also i dont want to re kindle any arguments on here about whos daddy is smarter (engineers always think they are smart) but i do want to say i do not advise anyone ever turn the vehicle off in an emergency to stop the car sooner it make no sense. By turning the vehicle off you louse power steering, abs , brake boost, air bags if you do crash, and on some vehicle you may even lock your steering. Even in the event of a stuck throttle i would not shut the vehicle off for the reseons listed above. I would in an auto slip it into neutral pull over safley and then turn the vehicle off and in a manual clutch in and or neutral then pull safley over and shut off.
Again sorry to bring this up but i dont want anyone to try the smart idea sombodys daddy did because its not safe or smart at all.

[VStar650CL]

You won't lose brake boost until the second or third push (that's what the check valve is for), but.... yah. GM killed 124 people because of ignition switches falling apart and doing, inadvertently, exactly what dear old Dad did.