On these Nissans, Bill (a working locksmith in Arizona) programs push-start fobs on site with an Autel IM608. His first step is always testing the new fob’s battery.
Other makes: see all vehicle key programming videos by make.
2018 Nissan Altima: All Keys Lost, Push Start
All Keys Lost Nissan Altima (Push Start) (4 min)
Before programming, Bill tests the new fob’s battery and replaces it. You’ll go crazy trying to program a push-button key with a bad battery. With the IM608 he turns on the hazards, opens and closes the door, and runs smart key learning, which erases all keys. Following the steps, he holds the back of the smart key against the start button, then presses the start button. The car starts.
Nissan Altima: Universal Remotes Generated and Programmed
Universal remote · 3 min
Making two universal remotes with the Autel, then programming them to the car.
Bill uses the Autel with an XP400 to generate universal smart keys for the Altima. The first attempt flagged a low battery in the remote, so he swapped it. After generating two, he goes to the car, runs smart key learning with the IM608, and presses each new remote when asked. Both start the car and lock and unlock it.
2013 Nissan Altima: Two New Fobs
Recap · 29 sec
The customer’s original key was barely working. Now she has two new ones.
A quick recap: on this 2013 Altima, Bill added two new key fobs with the IM608 because the customer’s original key wasn’t working well.
2024 Nissan Kicks: Smart Key (“Dealer Only,” They Said)
Smart key · 1 min
Told it was a dealer-only job. Here is how it went.
With the IM608 on auto selection and smart key learning, the new fob locks, unlocks and starts the 2024 Kicks.
FAQ
Why test the fob battery before programming?
Bill’s rule on the Altima job: you’ll go crazy trying to program a push-button key with a bad battery, so he tests and replaces it first.