On Wed, 14 May 2014 20:29:16 -0400, wrote:

On 14 May 2014 16:52:40 GMT, KenK wrote:

I have a Nissan Versa 2012 Standard Edition purchased used with only one
key and fob. I'd like to get a duplicate key in case of loss. I emailed
the local Nissan dealer and they said:

"The key for that vehicle runs $48.82 plus $50.00 to program all existing
keys and new key. Also if you are looking to get an extra key fob, the
key fob is $131.39. Let me know."

This is outrageous. A local lock shop says they can duplicate my current
key for $65. Why so much cheaper? Is it safe to duplicate a programmed
("chipped") key - any possibility they can damage it so I end up with no
key?

Ahh, progress!

Any suggestions?

TIA
It's a heck of a lot easier to program a third key than a second. The
simple way requires 2 working keys to add a third, forth, or fifth
key.

That's what I've read too, more than once, but the instructions for the
2000 Toyota didn't seem to care how many keys one already had, as long
as there was one to turn the ignition on and off. I guess that one had
to be working-chip-connected key.

And my friend with the Nissan Versa only had one key. I don't think he
had a particulary hard time getting the second one to work. I can ask
him.

Cutting the key is not an issue - anyone who can cut a non-chipped key
can cut a chipped key.

Yes.