How much should it cost to replace the smart key ?
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How much should it cost to replace the smart key ?
I lost one of my 2 keys for the G, the infiniti dealer wants $118 for labour (1 hr) + $35 for fob + $35 for cutting the key.
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i then called a nissan dealership and they want $179 for labour (1.5 hr) + $35 for fob and $35 for cutting the key.
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i am shocked by the pricing to replace a damn key, so maybe you guys can tell me what a fair / right price is.
.btw. add 13% tax to the above prices !!!
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i then called a nissan dealership and they want $179 for labour (1.5 hr) + $35 for fob and $35 for cutting the key.
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i am shocked by the pricing to replace a damn key, so maybe you guys can tell me what a fair / right price is.
.btw. add 13% tax to the above prices !!!
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My F150 key costs around 300 bucks because of that theft deterrent chip built into it. $178 plus tax from Infiniti is not a bad deal.
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you ca get ur key cut at home depot for like $2..then it only takes $10 minutes or so to reprogram another fob to your car... my old G35 they reprogrammed a key for me and didnt even charge me...i would buy a fob and have a key cut somewhere and then take it to the dealer and tell them your fob isnt working...try that homie
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That sounds very decent to me...I called the dealer to ask about getting my key programmed if i were to buy the fob and key elsewhere and was told, $106...and $350 to get the whole thing at the dealership
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you ca get ur key cut at home depot for like $2..then it only takes $10 minutes or so to reprogram another fob to your car... my old G35 they reprogrammed a key for me and didnt even charge me...i would buy a fob and have a key cut somewhere and then take it to the dealer and tell them your fob isnt working...try that homie
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FYI the cost of keys and labor rates will be different depending on you location and you local dealer's labor rate as well as their mark-up on parts. That's actually not a bad price !!
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you ca get ur key cut at home depot for like $2..then it only takes $10 minutes or so to reprogram another fob to your car... my old G35 they reprogrammed a key for me and didnt even charge me...i would buy a fob and have a key cut somewhere and then take it to the dealer and tell them your fob isnt working...try that homie
best answer yet. for sure they will fall for it, i mean how would they know it wasnt prgrammed before, or that it didnt just forget its programming. DO IT
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I was quoted $400 today from my local dealer!!!!
Found an 07-09 Infinity uncut keyfob on ebay for $43 shipped to my house. Good friend is a locksmith and will cut the key for me and it looks like there are tutorials online to reprogram!
Found an 07-09 Infinity uncut keyfob on ebay for $43 shipped to my house. Good friend is a locksmith and will cut the key for me and it looks like there are tutorials online to reprogram!
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its impossible to program it yourself. it was possible with the g35, but not the same with the g37