Used key fob reprogramming
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Used key fob reprogramming
Just bought a used key fob from someone who owns a 2006 G35 (maybe it is a spare, but might also be the master). Went to the dealership to ask about reprogramming it. They told me that it is not guaranteed that the reprogramming will work. Anyone know why exactly it might not work?
The part number matches which is KBRTN001
They charge the reprogramming for $140 and a new key fob + programming for $375...Hopefully I can get more insight or even find a place that can guarantee the reprogramming
The part number matches which is KBRTN001
They charge the reprogramming for $140 and a new key fob + programming for $375...Hopefully I can get more insight or even find a place that can guarantee the reprogramming
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Just bought a used key fob from someone who owns a 2006 G35 (maybe it is a spare, but might also be the master). Went to the dealership to ask about reprogramming it. They told me that it is not guaranteed that the reprogramming will work. Anyone know why exactly it might not work?
The part number matches which is KBRTN001
They charge the re-programming for $140 and a new key fob + programming for $375...Hopefully I can get more insight or even find a place that can guarantee the reprogramming
The part number matches which is KBRTN001
They charge the re-programming for $140 and a new key fob + programming for $375...Hopefully I can get more insight or even find a place that can guarantee the reprogramming
By the way, I don't think it's clear in that thread but the procedure supposedly wipes out all existing key fobs. So if you have more than one key fob you need to re-program them all together.
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You don't need anything special to reprogram just the key fob. https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...e-key-fob.html
By the way, I don't think it's clear in that thread but the procedure supposedly wipes out all existing key fobs. So if you have more than one key fob you need to re-program them all together.
By the way, I don't think it's clear in that thread but the procedure supposedly wipes out all existing key fobs. So if you have more than one key fob you need to re-program them all together.
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Just to verify you have the 2006 coupe with the intelligent key system that has a little **** on the column you twist to start the car and not the one with the start button on the dash yes?
If so then yes you need the dealership to program it, the 2006-2007 coupe intelligent key system was very uncommon and I'm not sure if you will be able to find a local locksmith to program it but you could always call around to see.
The reason they told you it might not work is you brought in a piece of used equipment and it's their disclaimer that the equipment might not function. If it came from a known working 2006-2007 coupe iKey system then it WILL work on your car with programming.
Keep in mind the KBRTN001 came in both 3 button and 4 button configurations, the G35 one is the 4 button I think because it has the trunk release on it as well.
If so then yes you need the dealership to program it, the 2006-2007 coupe intelligent key system was very uncommon and I'm not sure if you will be able to find a local locksmith to program it but you could always call around to see.
The reason they told you it might not work is you brought in a piece of used equipment and it's their disclaimer that the equipment might not function. If it came from a known working 2006-2007 coupe iKey system then it WILL work on your car with programming.
Keep in mind the KBRTN001 came in both 3 button and 4 button configurations, the G35 one is the 4 button I think because it has the trunk release on it as well.
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Just to verify you have the 2006 coupe with the intelligent key system that has a little **** on the column you twist to start the car and not the one with the start button on the dash yes?
If so then yes you need the dealership to program it, the 2006-2007 coupe intelligent key system was very uncommon and I'm not sure if you will be able to find a local locksmith to program it but you could always call around to see.
The reason they told you it might not work is you brought in a piece of used equipment and it's their disclaimer that the equipment might not function. If it came from a known working 2006-2007 coupe iKey system then it WILL work on your car with programming.
Keep in mind the KBRTN001 came in both 3 button and 4 button configurations, the G35 one is the 4 button I think because it has the trunk release on it as well.
If so then yes you need the dealership to program it, the 2006-2007 coupe intelligent key system was very uncommon and I'm not sure if you will be able to find a local locksmith to program it but you could always call around to see.
The reason they told you it might not work is you brought in a piece of used equipment and it's their disclaimer that the equipment might not function. If it came from a known working 2006-2007 coupe iKey system then it WILL work on your car with programming.
Keep in mind the KBRTN001 came in both 3 button and 4 button configurations, the G35 one is the 4 button I think because it has the trunk release on it as well.
Both my current key fob and used one are four buttons KBRTN001, yup it is for the trunk release. If it is definitely will work, then that will save me a lot of money lol.
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Well the 2005/6-2007 iKey fob LOOKS identical to the 2007+ newer iKey fob but doesn't use the same communication you can definitely verify by which FCC ID number they have though. Even aftermarket ones will use those same FCC ID numbers.
non-iKey with trunk release - KBRASTU15
2005-2007 early model iKey with the twist **** on column - KBRTN001
2007 - 2015 (and maybe newer) iKey with the push button on dash - KR55WK48903
The older fob is crazy expensive, the newer fob is crazy cheap (I think it's the same fob used until around 2015 Nissan/Infiniti cars when they switched to the more geometric top), the customer probably bought the newer style which literally looks identical iirc and they couldn't be programmed because it uses a different frequency to talk to the car.
There are also some specialty ones that look the same but aren't, GTR, Maxima, FX, etc all have 4 button variants but those are different FCC ID part numbers and will not work.
non-iKey with trunk release - KBRASTU15
2005-2007 early model iKey with the twist **** on column - KBRTN001
2007 - 2015 (and maybe newer) iKey with the push button on dash - KR55WK48903
The older fob is crazy expensive, the newer fob is crazy cheap (I think it's the same fob used until around 2015 Nissan/Infiniti cars when they switched to the more geometric top), the customer probably bought the newer style which literally looks identical iirc and they couldn't be programmed because it uses a different frequency to talk to the car.
There are also some specialty ones that look the same but aren't, GTR, Maxima, FX, etc all have 4 button variants but those are different FCC ID part numbers and will not work.
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Well the 2005/6-2007 iKey fob LOOKS identical to the 2007+ newer iKey fob but doesn't use the same communication you can definitely verify by which FCC ID number they have though. Even aftermarket ones will use those same FCC ID numbers.
non-iKey with trunk release - KBRASTU15
2005-2007 early model iKey with the twist **** on column - KBRTN001
2007 - 2015 (and maybe newer) iKey with the push button on dash - KR55WK48903
The older fob is crazy expensive, the newer fob is crazy cheap (I think it's the same fob used until around 2015 Nissan/Infiniti cars when they switched to the more geometric top), the customer probably bought the newer style which literally looks identical iirc and they couldn't be programmed because it uses a different frequency to talk to the car.
There are also some specialty ones that look the same but aren't, GTR, Maxima, FX, etc all have 4 button variants but those are different FCC ID part numbers and will not work.
non-iKey with trunk release - KBRASTU15
2005-2007 early model iKey with the twist **** on column - KBRTN001
2007 - 2015 (and maybe newer) iKey with the push button on dash - KR55WK48903
The older fob is crazy expensive, the newer fob is crazy cheap (I think it's the same fob used until around 2015 Nissan/Infiniti cars when they switched to the more geometric top), the customer probably bought the newer style which literally looks identical iirc and they couldn't be programmed because it uses a different frequency to talk to the car.
There are also some specialty ones that look the same but aren't, GTR, Maxima, FX, etc all have 4 button variants but those are different FCC ID part numbers and will not work.
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Well the 2005/6-2007 iKey fob LOOKS identical to the 2007+ newer iKey fob but doesn't use the same communication you can definitely verify by which FCC ID number they have though. Even aftermarket ones will use those same FCC ID numbers.
non-iKey with trunk release - KBRASTU15
2005-2007 early model iKey with the twist **** on column - KBRTN001
2007 - 2015 (and maybe newer) iKey with the push button on dash - KR55WK48903
The older fob is crazy expensive, the newer fob is crazy cheap (I think it's the same fob used until around 2015 Nissan/Infiniti cars when they switched to the more geometric top), the customer probably bought the newer style which literally looks identical iirc and they couldn't be programmed because it uses a different frequency to talk to the car.
There are also some specialty ones that look the same but aren't, GTR, Maxima, FX, etc all have 4 button variants but those are different FCC ID part numbers and will not work.
non-iKey with trunk release - KBRASTU15
2005-2007 early model iKey with the twist **** on column - KBRTN001
2007 - 2015 (and maybe newer) iKey with the push button on dash - KR55WK48903
The older fob is crazy expensive, the newer fob is crazy cheap (I think it's the same fob used until around 2015 Nissan/Infiniti cars when they switched to the more geometric top), the customer probably bought the newer style which literally looks identical iirc and they couldn't be programmed because it uses a different frequency to talk to the car.
There are also some specialty ones that look the same but aren't, GTR, Maxima, FX, etc all have 4 button variants but those are different FCC ID part numbers and will not work.
Should I simply ignore what they say and go ahead? Still worry I might ended up wasting $140 for nothing...
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Well the 2005/6-2007 iKey fob LOOKS identical to the 2007+ newer iKey fob but doesn't use the same communication you can definitely verify by which FCC ID number they have though. Even aftermarket ones will use those same FCC ID numbers.
non-iKey with trunk release - KBRASTU15
2005-2007 early model iKey with the twist **** on column - KBRTN001
2007 - 2015 (and maybe newer) iKey with the push button on dash - KR55WK48903
The older fob is crazy expensive, the newer fob is crazy cheap (I think it's the same fob used until around 2015 Nissan/Infiniti cars when they switched to the more geometric top), the customer probably bought the newer style which literally looks identical iirc and they couldn't be programmed because it uses a different frequency to talk to the car.
There are also some specialty ones that look the same but aren't, GTR, Maxima, FX, etc all have 4 button variants but those are different FCC ID part numbers and will not work.
non-iKey with trunk release - KBRASTU15
2005-2007 early model iKey with the twist **** on column - KBRTN001
2007 - 2015 (and maybe newer) iKey with the push button on dash - KR55WK48903
The older fob is crazy expensive, the newer fob is crazy cheap (I think it's the same fob used until around 2015 Nissan/Infiniti cars when they switched to the more geometric top), the customer probably bought the newer style which literally looks identical iirc and they couldn't be programmed because it uses a different frequency to talk to the car.
There are also some specialty ones that look the same but aren't, GTR, Maxima, FX, etc all have 4 button variants but those are different FCC ID part numbers and will not work.
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Well the 2005/6-2007 iKey fob LOOKS identical to the 2007+ newer iKey fob but doesn't use the same communication you can definitely verify by which FCC ID number they have though. Even aftermarket ones will use those same FCC ID numbers.
non-iKey with trunk release - KBRASTU15
2005-2007 early model iKey with the twist **** on column - KBRTN001
2007 - 2015 (and maybe newer) iKey with the push button on dash - KR55WK48903
The older fob is crazy expensive, the newer fob is crazy cheap (I think it's the same fob used until around 2015 Nissan/Infiniti cars when they switched to the more geometric top), the customer probably bought the newer style which literally looks identical iirc and they couldn't be programmed because it uses a different frequency to talk to the car.
There are also some specialty ones that look the same but aren't, GTR, Maxima, FX, etc all have 4 button variants but those are different FCC ID part numbers and will not work.
non-iKey with trunk release - KBRASTU15
2005-2007 early model iKey with the twist **** on column - KBRTN001
2007 - 2015 (and maybe newer) iKey with the push button on dash - KR55WK48903
The older fob is crazy expensive, the newer fob is crazy cheap (I think it's the same fob used until around 2015 Nissan/Infiniti cars when they switched to the more geometric top), the customer probably bought the newer style which literally looks identical iirc and they couldn't be programmed because it uses a different frequency to talk to the car.
There are also some specialty ones that look the same but aren't, GTR, Maxima, FX, etc all have 4 button variants but those are different FCC ID part numbers and will not work.
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The diagnostic OBD2 port is there somewhere, it might have a broken bracket and someone may have tucked it up under the dash but I guarantee it's there somewhere. It's aimed straight at the floorboards, it's not visible from just sitting in the seat, you need to actually put your head down in the footwell and look up to find it or feel around with your hand.
Just to verify you do have the keyless start system on your car correct?
Just to verify you do have the keyless start system on your car correct?