Ok, the route I went, was to buy the new Key Combo Shell. It didn't come with the Buttons for the remote or the Battery or anything. It just came with the actual Key Combo Unit with an Uncut Key, and a Transponder Chip that needs to be Programmed. I had to do a lot of trial and error, thus I wasn't able to get all of the pics that I wanted to for this. It is now screwed together and it comes with a nice Chrome Nissan Emblem for the back side that covers up one of the screw holes. so, needless to say, I didn't get the pics of it apart, but let's be honest, if you don't know how to take apart a Key Fob and put the guts into another, you probably shouldn't be doing any Do-It-Yourself work.
Okay, Step One; is the obvious of removing the guts of your current Key Fob and putting them into the new unit. Besides just taking out the Battery, you will also need to take out the little Metal Contact under the Battery. You need to be able to complete the Circuit in the new unit, so make sure you pay close attention to how it was sitting in the Stock Unit and how the Battery sits in it. Put it in the exact same spot in the new unit. Before the new unit is put back together, you need to put a Transponder Chip in the little slot that is provided at the top next to where the Actual Key Portion is. I used a little RTV Silicone, so it would stay secure in there, otherwise it was coming loose and just being a loose piece in the unit.
Now, you could use the Un-programmed Chip that came with the new unit, but that Costs $45 at the dealer to have programmed. Instead, I took apart my Valet Key to get the already Programmed Chip out of there. If you look at the Key where the Blade Connects to the Body you will notice a little Square Line where it looks like it is a piece that comes out. I used a very small Flathead Screwdriver to pry this piece out. It is a little tray that holds the Transponder Chip. Just remove it and use it in the new unit.
You will next have to put the Key Blade and the Button/Spring Assembly back in its Notch before you screw the 2 Body Pieces back together, but make sure that you wind the Key around so it has tension. Otherwise you will have a 'Bad Ass New Unit' that doesn't Spring the Key out for you.
Next screw the pieces together and make sure that the Buttons work. The Frame of the new unit wasn't made exactly to fit like the Stock Unit, but it works. Just make sure that the Buttons are working, so you know if you need to take it apart again. After that, take the unit to the dealer and have it cut. I tried going to Lowe's, AutoZone and many other Key Cutting establishments, but was turned away because their machines don't cut any newer Car Keys. One guy told me that the Car Manufacturers made them a certain length to where only the dealer can cut it. Now, you may need to argue with the guy for a minute, because once he sees the Unit, he may not believe that it will work for a Nissan or that it is already Programmed, so you may have to break it down slowly in Kindergarten Terms like i did. After that Voila. Make sure everything works one last time and make sure the screws are tight, and stick that Chrome Nissan Emblem on and enjoy how much easier and cooler it is to have this new unit that only cost around $30 in the end. This is my first 'How-to' so I wouldn't mind any feedback.
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Okay, Step One; is the obvious of removing the guts of your current Key Fob and putting them into the new unit. Besides just taking out the Battery, you will also need to take out the little Metal Contact under the Battery. You need to be able to complete the Circuit in the new unit, so make sure you pay close attention to how it was sitting in the Stock Unit and how the Battery sits in it. Put it in the exact same spot in the new unit. Before the new unit is put back together, you need to put a Transponder Chip in the little slot that is provided at the top next to where the Actual Key Portion is. I used a little RTV Silicone, so it would stay secure in there, otherwise it was coming loose and just being a loose piece in the unit.
Now, you could use the Un-programmed Chip that came with the new unit, but that Costs $45 at the dealer to have programmed. Instead, I took apart my Valet Key to get the already Programmed Chip out of there. If you look at the Key where the Blade Connects to the Body you will notice a little Square Line where it looks like it is a piece that comes out. I used a very small Flathead Screwdriver to pry this piece out. It is a little tray that holds the Transponder Chip. Just remove it and use it in the new unit.
You will next have to put the Key Blade and the Button/Spring Assembly back in its Notch before you screw the 2 Body Pieces back together, but make sure that you wind the Key around so it has tension. Otherwise you will have a 'Bad Ass New Unit' that doesn't Spring the Key out for you.
Next screw the pieces together and make sure that the Buttons work. The Frame of the new unit wasn't made exactly to fit like the Stock Unit, but it works. Just make sure that the Buttons are working, so you know if you need to take it apart again. After that, take the unit to the dealer and have it cut. I tried going to Lowe's, AutoZone and many other Key Cutting establishments, but was turned away because their machines don't cut any newer Car Keys. One guy told me that the Car Manufacturers made them a certain length to where only the dealer can cut it. Now, you may need to argue with the guy for a minute, because once he sees the Unit, he may not believe that it will work for a Nissan or that it is already Programmed, so you may have to break it down slowly in Kindergarten Terms like i did. After that Voila. Make sure everything works one last time and make sure the screws are tight, and stick that Chrome Nissan Emblem on and enjoy how much easier and cooler it is to have this new unit that only cost around $30 in the end. This is my first 'How-to' so I wouldn't mind any feedback.
