Can dealers cut keys?

[Punkfinder]

93 SE-V6

 

A small chunk broke off my key and my spare has disappeared.

 

Are Nissan dealerships able to cut keys using our VIN or the key cylinder? I searched the forums but couldn't find a definitive answer.

 

Thanks

[beastpath]

check the inside of your glove box. sometimes there is a series of letters and numbers written in there somewhere: these are the key's ID.

Even a private locksmith should be able to cut the key with the key's ID.

[HankG]

When I got my Pathfinder, it only came with one key and it was too worn to copy normally. I was able to get my key code from the dealership and took it to a locksmith and he was able to make some keys. However, I think the dealer said they only started keeping track in '96, so I don't think you'll be able to do that. No idea if it's possible to get a key made from the cylinder.

[beastpath]

can get it made from the door too. thats what I did when i had my glove box locked. twice.

[5523Pathfinder]

We were cutting keys way before 96! Have your local dealer run your vin through Nissannet. If you have a older vin number(you may, 93 and all), they may need to make a phone call and get your key code. The only thing that may stop them, is if the original selling dealer did not copy it down when the purchase was final.

[adamzan]

Another question. How much?

[beastpath]

with the Key code i was quoted $10-20. When I got it done from my door lock the first time was $75, the second $50.

Probably got ripped off, but I needed to get in the truck.

[MY1PATH]

2 keys from my dealer using code; $19 each

getting lock cyl set for my key @ lockshop; $20 something

same lockshop offering me a spares from code or copy for $9; $9

Hindsight being 20/20; priceless

[beastpath]

2 keys from my dealer using code; $19 each

getting lock cyl set for my key @ lockshop; $20 something

same lockshop offering me a spares from code or copy for $9; $9

Hindsight being 20/20; priceless

 

yes! buy a bunch of spares and keep them in different places around the house so you will always have a back up.

[adamzan]

2 keys from my dealer using code; $19 each

getting lock cyl set for my key @ lockshop; $20 something

same lockshop offering me a spares from code or copy for $9; $9

Hindsight being 20/20; priceless

Did you actually get genuine Nissan keys? Or do they use those crappy Ilco or curtis ones that somehow bend in your pocket?

[Punkfinder]

Update:

 

Dealer is cutting me a new key as I type this, they only needed the VIN. Cost: $12.

 

Thanks for the feedback.