key duplicate

[bulletwithbutterflywings]

the dealer charges $100++ to duplicate a key...where else can i have mine duplicated at a lower cost...thanks!

[yodawill2000]

I did mine at Ace

[bulletwithbutterflywings]

thanks!

[yodawill2000]

If they dont have the correct blank you can either get one at a real locksmith or off of ebay.Ive seen many a key blank on ebay for Infinti's

[vishesh]

Yup, I agree with Yoda (wow, never thought I would say something like that). Buy a blank from eBay and get it cut at Ace Hardware or something.

[Big Tone]

More than likely the key the dealer wants to charge $100+ for is the master platinum key. You won't find it anywhere else but the dealer. You can get another master key from the dealer for about $15, but it will be the plain looking door keys like you use on your house.

Do you already have a master key and just want another one? If that's the case then you can get the cheaper version of the key anywhere. However, if you only have a valet or walet key you may run into a problem at a retail store. I don't know if Ace can make a master key off of a valet key, but the dealer can.

[bulletwithbutterflywings]

what i have is just the master key. i just need a couple of spare. I'll check out ace this weekend. Hopefully they have the correct blank.

Thanks guys.

[Rex]

Keep in mind these "lesser quality" keys wear and leave residualy metal in the locks/tumblers. A non-standard Infiniti key should be used as a back up, and only that. If you do not have an original "big" key, it's worth the $100 now, versus replacing locks/cores later.

My cars previous owner used a non-standard key, instead of risking losing the "good" key and the drivers door tumbler is noticably more difficult to operate.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Keep in mind these "lesser quality" keys wear and leave residualy metal in the locks/tumblers. A non-standard Infiniti key should be used as a back up, and only that. If you do not have an original "big" key, it's worth the $100 now, versus replacing locks/cores later.

My cars previous owner used a non-standard key, instead of risking losing the "good" key and the drivers door tumbler is noticably more difficult to operate.

Absolutely!My car was bought brand new by my parents, and my mother lost the master very soon after they bought it. They just got cheap keys made to replace it; I wish they hadn't. The only two keys I have are cheap keys. They're heavily worn from use, and they fouled the trunk lock badly, to the point where it requires that "special" touch that I only know from using it for years. I got a core from Nissan, but I haven't replaced it (lazy ). I guess my stuff is more secure when even the proper key doesn't always work...

If you're just getting backups made, cheap keys are okay. But if you're getting a new master made, go all out! If not for lock longevity, then for the simple reason that cheap keys wear far more rapidly. I can't have my keys copied now--they're too worn. I'll have to take in my keyplate and get a real Nissan key cut from the ID number. Avoid having to deal with all this hassle later by getting a decent key made now.