Un-chipped / Flat Key Blanks for '03 Pathfinder?

[Densetsu]

I was going through my wallet last night and found a spare door key for my old car tucked away in there. I never had to use it, but it was always somewhat calming to know if I ever *did* lock my keys in, I could just unlock the doors with that spare. Thought it'd be nice to have something like that for my '03 Pathy.

(Ya, it's almost impossible to lock yourself out when the key's in the ignition... but there's always some other scenario that'll creep up on you.)

Well, to the question: Are there key blanks available that are completely flat, instead of the keys I have now with the big black head that holds the NVIS chip? The key I'm looking for wouldn't have to start the Pathy, just open the doors.

Do the door lock cylinders check if the key used has the right NVIS chip in it, like the ignition does? Or does it only care that the key fits? I didn't see any indication in the electrical diagrams that it checks for the chip, but just wondering if anyone knew for sure.

[Adnan]

i think the mechanism would allow the door to openhowever i thing it would set off the alarm

[Qxxx4]

i had to get my key reprogrammed after some ignition troubles a while ago....i have 3 keys...two with the chip, and one that just has infiniti logo, no chip.

out of the three i only have 1 that is programmed.

the other one with the chip taht isnt programmed works to lock and unlock the doors but not for ignition...the engine just cranks but doesnt start if i use it,

so im sure you would be fine.

i use my unprogrammed spare keys to lock my doors from the outside now..

when its cold out i start the car with my programmed key and lock the door with unprogrammed key and go inside while it heats up...never have issues!

[Densetsu]

Cool, sounds good.

The Crappy Tire I went to had a gazillion keys types, but nothing for the Pathy, so I thought maybe they didn't exist. Might have to check out a dealer instead.

[Qxxx4]

expect a $50+ bill for a key from the dealer...unprogrammed

[pathfinder9035]

u can just get your key copied but just to open the door though. u obviously no it wont start the car.

buy one of those magnet things that u put your spare key in and just attach it to your chassis. i promise it will never come off. very handy if u ever lock yourself in. i have twice already.

[fueler]

i just locked myself out of the QX4 2 nights ago, i was able to get in with just a flat head screwdriver and no damage done took me about 45 secs

i did set off the alarm but was able to silence it immediately with the keys inside

and no im not telling you delinquents how!