2023 Versa S keyless entry

[Tombo]

Lol, I just got banned from nissan versa forums for calling him out again. He's VersaS+fan over there.

[VStar650CL]

Lol, I just got banned from nissan versa forums for calling him out again. He's VersaS+fan over there.

[Mrgoodwrench]

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.

Agreed i am aware of the check valve.

[Mrgoodwrench]

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.

I believe that the reason flip keys are being pinned at nissan i because they were folding during use and from the weight and leverage of the keys hanging on it turing the ign off similar to the gm issue.

[Tombo]

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.

I believe that the reason flip keys are being pinned at nissan i because they were folding during use and from the weight and leverage of the keys hanging on it turing the ign off similar to the gm issue.

I actually put my key in so it can't close/fold while it's in the ignition. I would actually prefer the lollipop key from the previous years.

[Mrgoodwrench]

I believe that the reason flip keys are being pinned at nissan i because they were folding during use and from the weight and leverage of the keys hanging on it turing the ign off similar to the gm issue.

I actually put my key in so it can't close/fold while it's in the ignition. I would actually prefer the lollipop key from the previous years.

Thats smart but many people are not smart....

[VStar650CL]

I believe that the reason flip keys are being pinned at nissan i because they were folding during use and from the weight and leverage of the keys hanging on it turing the ign off similar to the gm issue.

Correct. Similar but not identical, the problem with Nissans is more accidentally knocking the key while driving and not a switch with too little torque resistance like GM. Nevertheless a bad setup for careless people, Nissan should have lollipopped it.

[Genz]

Hi guys I am new here, and I've recently got a 24' versa S. I am also trying to get the rke for it. I saw that there are some remote fob on ebay that is said suitable for 23' and 24' versa S. Anyone has tried that?

Check out this link: [https://www.ebay.com/itm/404478355957?c ... R0QAvD_BwE]

[Tombo]

Hi guys I am new here, and I've recently got a 24' versa S. I am also trying to get the rke for it. I saw that there are some remote fob on ebay that is said suitable for 23' and 24' versa S. Anyone has tried that?

Check out this link: [https://www.ebay.com/itm/404478355957?c ... R0QAvD_BwE]

That fob is for the smart key/push button start models. If you have an actual key that goes in the ignition, it won't work.

[vic831]

Doesn’t look like the factory Versa SV or SR push start type smart remote at all. If you had an SV or SR model you could see if this remote serial number matches the factory fob. You have no factory remote to match the serial model numbers with per the eBay listing advice.

Very doubtful this could be programmed to a 2024 Versa S. Inexpensive at $27 but the attempted locksmith programming fee isn’t.

If you decide to try it please report your results. Hopefully you have free access to a locksmith or it could be a $150 fail.

[Mrgoodwrench]

Picked up my 2024 versa s manual today and programmed the key fob reccamended in this thread to it without an issue. Told the scan tool it was a 22 model and used a un chipped key blank cut to fit while programming the fob. So i can confirm it still works for 2024 thanks for all the info. Mike

[vic831]

Wow good for you and thank you for the feedback. I see that they raised the base price and shipping $560 with no change in content over the 2023 MY. Still a bargain, and now that the Kia Rio is no more and the mirage is rumored on the way out the Versa 5mt is such a value.
We get 40 mpg highway routinely. Very happy the MT is still available. Good luck!

[Mrgoodwrench]

Yea ive always been a manual transmission guy. And the versa shifts surprisingly nice for and economy car. Reves higher than i prefer on the hwy a 6 speed would have been nice but then again its a tiny lil engine and it could probably use the rpm. no CVT to fail or drone so thats nice. I also dont like that the base does not come with a center council arm rest but i found nissan sells it as an accessory kit so ive got that coming also.

[vic831]

In my experience when car manufacturers go to a 6 speed, the 6th gear ratio is the same as the old 5th gear. They keep the revs up in order to keep the cruise control engaged, the engine can compensate with some inc throttle at that rpm for small hills etc, otherwise when the driver depresses the clutch to downshift it kicks out the CC and it has to be reset. Apparently this generates too many complaints from drivers and magazine reviewers. Every small displacement manual car I’ve had since 2000 my has been this way. No worries, that engine can take the revs.

[Mrgoodwrench]

Im sure its fine just a much higher rever than the 2006 cobalt 5 speed it replaced. That said the cobalt had a 2.2 lieter so a bit more power. Definently not complaining just an adjustment. Im going to miss the cobalt 285,000 miles origional clutch even. Good vehicle for the money 13k when i bought it new. But rusted to the point of unsafe now 18yr later. Versa is nicer in many ways and is new. Anyways im wandering too far off topic. Thanks again for saving me the reaserch.

[HR16DEMT]

Happy New Year! Thanks for this thread I just put a deposit on a 24 versa s Electric Blue MT with ETA 01/20 bringing a couple of H0561-5EF0C to the deal to use as leverage see if they'll reprogram the BCM as if it was for a 22. Fingers crossed. Thanks to everyone for all the hard work to figure this downgrade out.

[Mrgoodwrench]

Congrats you wont be dissappointed. If you like me find you cant live without a center arm rest there is an arm rest available as an add on accessory i put one in mine. One more thing you should have and the dealer should have on hand is a non chip cheap mechanical key i had one cut by parts you put it in the ignition with the key fob next to it during programming of the fobs. Lmk if you have any questions.

[HR16DEMT]

Thank you! I'm pretty excited! Armrest is definitely a must. Going with 160 dollar oem one from nissan parts online local dealer where I'll grab 2 fobs also for 215 each. So the non chip key would be a 5th one at that point? I'm trying to get in touch with a tech at the dealer to see what he says.

[Mrgoodwrench]

The oem arm rest is the one i used it works well.

So to explain if you got the flip key style fobs with no key blank in them you will need a non chipped key to insert into the ignition and turn the ign to the on position during the programming of the key fobs. If you got the flip keys and the flip key blank or physical key is in it then they can cut the keys in the flip key fobs and use those to turn the ign during programming. So to explain during programming of a nissan with a physical ign key with security chips you start the programming then it has you insert each key to be programmed and turn the ignition to the on position when the key is turned to the on position the lock cylinder chip reader reads the security chip of the key in the ignition and programs that key to start the vehicle. So for example do both the origional normal keys first then insert your unchipped cheap steel key in the ignition holding the fob against the key turn the ignition the learn will then see the fobs chip and program it since there is no chip in the key. The process is then repeated with the final key fob again using the unchipped steel key. You wont be doing this the dealer will when they program but you may need to explain this to them since they probably wont have ever done this before. If you have problems message me.

[HR16DEMT]

Ohh yeah got you im definitely buying the one with the key blanks in them. Yeah it's definitely new to them so the more you can direct me so I can tell them the better. I greatly appreciate it man!

[HR16DEMT]

SO dealers all say NO to everything I explain they just shut down. NOT Possible! Lmao. I got one local locksmith says he will try for $200 cant guarantee anything even if the car breaks down. Ohh well. Im picking up the Versa in Missouri and driving down to FL if anyone knows a locksmith that will do it on that route let me know. Thanks in advance.

[Mrgoodwrench]

If you were in MN i could help. Good luck.

[Tombo]

SO dealers all say NO to everything I explain they just shut down. NOT Possible! Lmao. I got one local locksmith says he will try for $200 cant guarantee anything even if the car breaks down. Ohh well. Im picking up the Versa in Missouri and driving down to FL if anyone knows a locksmith that will do it on that route let me know. Thanks in advance.

I tried 2 different locksmiths before I got one that could do it. Small town outfits are normally willing to help more than others. The first one cut the key blank for me and couldn't get the programmer to work (I don't think he actually tried to be honest) and didn't charge me anything. The second place got it programmed after messing with their programmer for a little bit. They said they got it to work by telling the programmer it was a south American market car

[Mrgoodwrench]

All i had to do was tell the scan tool it was a 2022.

[HR16DEMT]

Hello!! Here is a update on my outcome so I bought a set of the full keys with the blanks. Took my versa to my local dealer, they said they can get them cut/programmed for $190 so I took it this morning. THE RKE was spot on! The key was not cut correctly and was rough everywhere so went to Ace hardware and got them re cut. Now they work fine ignition and door but the trunk cylinder doesnt accept it its still rough! Wont go in!

[Mrgoodwrench]

If the origionals work well and the ones they cut dont then they just did a poor job cutting them.

[HR16DEMT]

If the origionals work well and the ones they cut dont then they just did a poor job cutting them.

Should I try one more re cut at walmart or some place else? Its kinda weird my wife says they look like they didn't cut them straight either

[HR16DEMT]

Ok I went back to the dealer they said they will warranty the key blanks. One of the blanks works perfect after the Ace Hardware recut it. That nissan dealer parts dept. messed them up, no wonder! Had me wondering for a minute lmao.

[Genz]

Hi I just want to express my thanks to everybody here. I got my remote fob programmed today, and it works perfect on my 24' versa cvt. I bought the remote fob without key blade and one after market fob with the key on ebay. The locksmith helped me transfer the key blade to the right remote fob without extra charging but it does not perfectly match and i can't fold the blade into the fob lol. Anyway, it worked! Actually since a lot of people have tested that the fob works well on the 23' and 24' versa I think people could just tell the locksmith the car is a 22' versa because it could save a lot of time of explaining and finding the locksmith who is willing to try

[vic831]

You should have just changed the Nissan internal “guts” into the aftermarket fob.
Buy another after market fob and have the flip key cut then transfer the guts. The only difference is the nice chrome Nissan emblem on the factory fob.

You can also order just the flip key from
dkhardware.com keyless to go product
# K-EM019 Auto remote flip key $5.75 and have a locksmith attach it

Congrats on your purchase, the last inexpensive econocar!!!!