Plain transponder keys
Early immobilised Nissans, such as older Micra models, used a simple blade with a NATS chip in the plastic head and no buttons. The blade is cut and the chip registered to the car.
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Nissan Auto Locksmith for Lost and Spare Keys in Hampshire
Standing beside a Qashqai with no key, or running a Juke on its very last Intelligent Key? I am Shane, a mobile Nissan auto locksmith based in Eastleigh, and I arrive with everything needed to cut, register and test a replacement. From a Micra parked outside a flat in Southampton to a Navara on a New Forest yard, the work happens where the vehicle stands, at any hour.
- Intelligent Keys registered on site
- NATS immobiliser work at the vehicle
- 12 month warranty
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NATS key registrationDone at your Nissan
- NATS immobiliserNew keys registered on site
- Intelligent KeyPush button start fobs
- Nissan vansNV200, NV300 and Primastar
- 12 month warrantyOn keys I supply
Nissan security explained
Inside the Nissan Anti-Theft System
Nissan protects its vehicles with NATS, the Nissan Anti-Theft System, which is simply the immobiliser. Every key carries an identity code. When you switch on, the car compares that code with the list of keys held in its control units, and only a registered key lets the engine run. If the code is unknown, the security light on the dashboard keeps flashing and the car stays where it is. On push button models the same check happens by radio, with the Intelligent Key sitting in a pocket or bag rather than in a slot.
Registering a key is where Nissan differs from many makes. Registering a new Intelligent Key erases the stored memory, so every key you want to keep must be present on the day, and on models such as the Qashqai and Leaf up to four Intelligent Keys can be registered to one vehicle. Many Nissans also need a security PIN, linked to the body control module (BCM), before a key can be added. I obtain that access with professional key programming and diagnostic equipment, and as an independent auto locksmith I explain each step before I begin.
Bring every key you still use
Because registration on many Nissans wipes the old list and writes a fresh one, any key that is not with the car during the job can stop working afterwards. That is a useful safeguard when a key has been stolen, as the missing fob is simply left off the new list. It is also why I always ask how many keys you have before I arrive, so a working spare sitting in a kitchen drawer is not accidentally shut out.
Nissan key designs
Which Key Do You Have?
Nissan has moved from plain chip keys to remote blades, flip keys and Intelligent Keys, and some of its vans share designs with other manufacturers. The registration and a photo of the key usually settle which one you need.
Remote blade keys
Many Micra, Note and Navara keys combine a fixed blade, usually the NSN14 profile, with lock and unlock buttons in the head. The blade, the chip and the remote each have to be set up.
Flip keys
Some Nissans, including versions of the Juke, use a flip key whose blade folds away into the remote and springs out at the press of a release button.
Intelligent Keys
This is Nissan’s name for its keyless fob. Carried in a pocket, it unlocks the doors and allows push button starting on many Qashqai, Juke, X-Trail, Leaf and Micra models. I supply and register these at the car.
Emergency key blades
Inside each Intelligent Key is a removable metal blade for the driver’s door, released by a small knob on the back. If yours has gone missing, a new emergency blade can be cut to suit the lock.
Shared van keys
The NV300 and the current Primastar are built alongside the Renault Trafic, and the earlier Primastar was a Trafic too, so their keys follow the Renault pattern rather than the usual Nissan one.
Nissan models
Nissan Models and the Keys They Use
From city cars to pick-ups, each Nissan range has changed its key over the generations. Treat this as a general guide: the exact key depends on the year and trim, which I check from your registration before quoting.
Not listed? I also work on the Almera, Pathfinder, Pulsar and other Nissan models, subject to the year and the system fitted.
| Model | Usual key types | What I can do |
|---|---|---|
| Qashqai | Remote key on some early cars, Intelligent Key on many later ones | Intelligent Key replacement, spares and all keys lost |
| Juke | Flip key or Intelligent Key depending on year and trim | Key programming, spares and lockouts |
| Micra | Plain or remote blade keys on older cars, Intelligent Key on some later ones | Key cutting, NATS registration and remote pairing |
| Note | Remote blade key on many, Intelligent Key on some | Replacement keys, spares and remote repairs |
| X-Trail | Remote key on older versions, Intelligent Key on many later ones | Smart key replacement and all keys lost |
| Leaf | Intelligent Key with push button start | Intelligent Key supply, registration and spares |
| Navara | Remote blade key on many, Intelligent Key on some later pick-ups | Pick-up key replacement, spares and lockouts |
| NV200 | Remote blade key on many | Van key replacement and spares |
| NV300 and Primastar | Remote key following the Renault Trafic design | Van key replacement, remote pairing and spares |
Nissan services
What I Can Do for Your Nissan
Each of these services is carried out at your Nissan, on a driveway, at work or at the roadside. The services pages explain every one in more detail.
Car Key Replacement
A new Nissan key or Intelligent Key, cut where a blade is needed and registered to NATS, with the remote tested before I leave.
Car key replacementLost Car Keys
Every Nissan key gone. I gain entry, produce a new key and rebuild the key list so the missing ones no longer work.
All keys lostCar Lockout
An Intelligent Key left inside a locked Qashqai or Juke, or doors that will not open. Entry is made without damage.
Vehicle entrySpare Car Keys
A second key added while you still have one that works, with all of your existing keys present for the registration.
Spare keysKey Fob Programming
Buttons that have stopped locking the car, or a fob the car no longer sees. Remotes and Intelligent Keys paired on site.
Fob programmingIgnition Barrel Repair
On older Nissans with a turn key ignition, a key that catches or refuses to turn can point to barrel wear, which I can repair.
Ignition repairsBroken Key Extraction
A Nissan blade snapped off in the door lock or ignition is removed carefully, then a replacement is cut and registered.
Key extractionVan Key Replacement
NV200, NV300, Primastar and Navara keys replaced at the job site, so a working vehicle is back in use quickly.
Van keysWarning signs
Signs Your Nissan Key Needs Attention
Nissan keys rarely stop without some hint first. Spotting these early gives you time to arrange a spare rather than a call out from a car park.
Key warning on the dashboard
A Qashqai, Juke or X-Trail shows a key warning or will not start on the button. A fresh fob battery is the first thing to try before anything else.
Security light keeps flashing
The NATS light on the dashboard flashes and the engine will not run, which can mean the car is not reading the key’s code.
Buttons working only close up
You need to stand right beside the car before the remote responds. If a new battery does not help, the remote circuit may be failing.
Emergency blade missing
The metal blade inside the Intelligent Key has been lost. You will not notice until the fob or car battery goes flat and the door will not open.
Turn key catching
On an older Micra, Note or Navara, a key that sticks in the ignition can point to wear in the key itself or in the barrel.
Step by step
From Your Call to a Working Key
Here is how a typical Nissan job runs once you get in touch.
Tell me the registration
Your Nissan’s registration shows me the model, year and likely key. To confirm the details yourself, use the DVLA vehicle enquiry on GOV.UK.
Show it is your vehicle
I check ownership before making any key, normally with the V5C logbook and photo ID. If the logbook has gone missing, you can order a new V5C from GOV.UK.
Security access and cutting
I cut any blade needed, connect to the car, obtain the security access NATS requires and register the new key together with any keys you are keeping.
Checks before I leave
I test keyless entry, push button or turn key starting and the remote buttons, then confirm that any lost key has been left off the list.
Pricing
How a Nissan Quote Is Worked Out
There is no single price for a Nissan key, because a Micra blade key and a Qashqai Intelligent Key are very different jobs. Tell me the vehicle and I will give you a fixed quote before setting off.
Get a fixed quoteThe model and its age
An older Note with a remote blade key and a recent X-Trail with an Intelligent Key use different parts and procedures.
Remote key or Intelligent Key
A keyless fob with its emergency blade costs more to supply than a remote blade key.
Any keys left
With a working key present, the job is simpler. With none, entry, cutting and a full registration all add time.
PIN and security access
Some Nissans need their security PIN obtained from a module before a key can be added, which takes extra time on site.
Van or car
NV300 and Primastar keys follow a different design from Nissan cars, which can change the parts I bring.
Where I work
Where I Work in Hampshire
Working from Eastleigh, I reach Nissan owners in Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth, the New Forest, Salisbury and the towns in between, whether the vehicle is at home, at work or at the side of the road.
- Southampton
- Eastleigh
- Chandler’s Ford
- Hedge End
- Winchester
- Portsmouth
- Fareham
- Gosport
- New Forest
- Salisbury
Other makes
More Makes I Work On
Alongside Nissan, I cover 30 makes in total. Here are a few of the others, or you can browse the full list.
Customer reviews
Reviews From Hampshire Drivers
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Questions
Nissan Key Questions Answered
Cannot see your question here? Call, or message me with the registration of your Nissan.
I have lost every key to my Nissan. Can you still help?
In most cases, yes. I open the vehicle without damage, cut a new blade where one is needed and register a new key to NATS. On many Nissans this involves obtaining the security PIN linked to the BCM first, so an all keys lost job takes longer than adding a spare. Some of the newest Nissans may need keys supplied through Nissan; I will tell you straight away if yours is one of them.
Do I need to take my Nissan to a dealer for a new key?
Not usually. New keys must be registered by a Nissan dealer or a qualified workshop, and I carry the professional equipment to carry out that registration at your vehicle, wherever it is parked.
Why do you need all my keys when adding a new one?
On many Nissans, registering a key clears the stored list and writes it again. Any key that is not present during the job may stop working, so please have every key you intend to keep with you.
Can you replace a Qashqai or Juke Intelligent Key?
Yes. I supply and register Intelligent Keys for the Qashqai, Juke, X-Trail, Micra and Leaf, including the emergency blade inside, which is cut to your door lock.
How many keys can my Nissan have?
On models such as the Qashqai and Leaf, up to four Intelligent Keys can be registered to one vehicle. Older NATS systems have their own limits, which I check from the registration.
Do you do Nissan van keys?
Yes. I replace keys for the NV200, NV300, Primastar and Navara at the roadside or on site. There is more about replacing van keys on its own page.
Will a lost Nissan key still work after you replace it?
Once I have registered the replacement, the lost key is left off the list, so it can no longer be used on the vehicle. Erasing the code of a lost or stolen Intelligent Key is recommended for exactly this reason.
Is there a warranty on a Nissan key from you?
Yes. Every key I supply has a 12 month warranty, and you can pay by card, bank transfer or cash when the job is done.
Locked Out of Your Nissan or Down to One Key?
Send the registration and a photo of your key, or simply call. You will get a fixed price and an honest arrival time, day or night.