transponder key on ebay?

[Pathfinder995]

Hey guys - I have a 99.5 Pathfinder which means I have the key with the computer chip in the key. The dealer wants like $80 for the key and another $60 to program - not happening! I want to buy a key second hand - is this safe?

This is what I'm looking at -- seems legit...http://item.express.ebay.com/9...sItem

-Jeff

[fueler]

I bought a transponder key on ebay but its the OEM Infiniti key with logo As long as its got the chip inside you should be alright. That auction looks legit and $20 is a great deal, the guy has good feedback so i wouldn't worry too much. I personally paid about $40 shipped for the key and another $40 to get it cut and programmed at a local locksmith. (I had to call around cause some people want A LOT, i had some people quote me $100+ just to cut and program, if i provide the key)

[pathfinder_se_black]

i just had one done at the dealer**** for 85 dollars. ace hardware wanted 80. but yea that is one expencive *** key. my friend with an s2000 payed 250 for 3.

[jimmyzzer]

i live in orlando by seaworld.when i bought mine i only got one key.i found a locksmith who did it for $55 for the key and programed.i will try to find his # for you.after i got mine i seen that walmart here on 535 can make the keys.

[fueler]

If somebody knows where to find instructions on programming, it would be helpful. I know the locksmith that did mine had a binder full of info on all cars, and the QX4 took him about one minute to program. Probably some very simple procedure like turning the key 5 times and pressing the door ajar button, for example! (Don't try that, i just made it up!) Nissan programming is always something simple but ingenious.

Getting it cut is like $2 at any liquor store.

[jimmyzzer]

the guy that did mine had to hook to the computor to program it.

[fueler]

What! Where did he hook the computer up to? I watched my guy do it and it looked like a simple procedure, no computer, just instructions on paper

[jimmyzzer]

he hooked up to the computor under the dash.look like a scanner tool for reading the codes.but he did cycle the key a couple of times and he was done.

[Pathfinder995]

well I'm going to go ahead and buy the key on eBay and just take my chances I guess. I think I was asking all this b/c I didn't know what kind of chip needed to be inside the key...i guess i could report the guy to ebay for false advertising if he gives me something that doesn't work but his feedback # is good so we'll see.

-j

[jimmyzzer]

this looks like what he used on mine.http://natasha220.en.ec21.com/...C-302

[familyguytoo]

You definitely need a scanner type tool that accesses the onboard ECU to program the new key into the memory. Each key has a chip with a unique number coded chip. When you insert the key into the ignition the onboard ECU reads the key code and checks it against the list of key codes that are stored in memory. If the code is recognized it then allows you to start the car.

When ever you get a new key you must bring all of your existing keys with you to get them reprogrammed back into the ECU memory as the first step in the key programming process wipes out all the existing keycodes. The locksmith then inserts the keys one at a time into the ignition which gives the ECU the chance to read each key's keycode chip and store it in memory. The memory has room for up to four individual keycodes.

The dealer usually charges about a hour labor to program the ECU. You can usually find it for around $50 or so from outside locksmiths. Just make sure that you bring all of your keys or you will be stuck with a non working key.

[jimmyzzer]

this is the guy i found that did mine,he is mobile close to you he can come to you or meet him.i met him in the parking lot of homedepot on hwy50.i know you said your getting the key from ebay but he can still cut it and program it.http://www.keeslocksmiths.com/

[Pathfinder995]

that works bc i live in winter park so that HD on 50 (assuming it's the one just east of 436) could be my spot too.

Hey - I just posted a new post asking for help with struts - can you take a look at it and advise...

-Jeff

[exvin]

that works bc i live in winter park so that HD on 50 (assuming it's the one just east of 436) could be my spot too.

Hey - I just posted a new post asking for help with struts - can you take a look at it and advise...

-Jeff

Hey I was wondering if you have cut and programmed this key that you bought from ebay...did it work, did you have any problems?

Thanks