Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - Fob re-programming | Motoring discussion | Back Room Forum

Thu 10 Jul 2008 18:30

Fob re-programming - deepwith

I had a problem when trying to unlock my car today - the remote will still lock the car but not unlock - so visited the Nissan dealer, who said I needed a new fob at £179.99.
I still have the spare key, so will use that in the meantime. I see I can buy a another fob on ebay for between £10 and £28 plus postage and have found a site which gives instructions for programming.
Have many of you done this and are the instructions likely to be correct? Am I risking doing expensive damage to the alarm system?
I am also interested how they can justify charging so much just for the fob - the actual key part holds the recognition chip to actually drive the car.
Thanks.

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Thu 10 Jul 2008 19:25

Fob re-programming - maximus

Not saying it's the same, but, I had the same problem with a Primera and Almera and used instructions from web to reprogram fob. Took a couple of tries but worked ok. From memory it had something to do with turning ignition on six times etc etc.

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Thu 10 Jul 2008 20:07

Fob re-programming - deepwith

Thanks maximus - sounds like the same instructions I found.
Begs the question - why so expensive?

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Thu 10 Jul 2008 20:13

Fob re-programming - maximus

Goodness only knows! Rip off?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 10/07/2008 at 20:23

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Thu 10 Jul 2008 21:36

Fob re-programming - Dwight Van Driver

Deepwith

I have the XTrail Service and Repair CD with much info on remote.

It you get the Mods to send me your E Mail address, I can get your address and send copy?

dvd

{all done}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 10/07/2008 at 22:25

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