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Nissan Altima Key Replacement

Nissan Altimas have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 2007 era, and across 6 key generations this model has used 5 different key systems — intelligent key smart-proximity (push-button trims) / remote-head transponder (turn-key trims); kr55wk48903 (smart); kr55wk49622 (some trims); intelligent key smart-proximity; kr5s180144014. Whichever yours is, DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs it at your location, 24/7: spare keys, lost-everything replacements, fob programming, and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About Altima Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Nissan Altima — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer family each generation uses. Generations overlap at boundary years, so we always confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Altima2007–2012Intelligent Key smart-proximity (push-button trims) / remote-head transponder (turn-key trims)Philips Crypto 2 / Hitag 2 / ID46 / PCF7952DA34 emergency insert (smart) / NSN14 (remote-head)
Altima2007–2012KR55WK48903 (smart); KR55WK49622 (some trims)315 MHz285E3-JA05A
Altima2013–2018Intelligent Key smart-proximityPhilips Crypto 3 / Hitag 3 / ID47 / PCF7952XDA34 emergency insert
Altima2013–2018KR5S180144014433 MHz285E3-4RA0B
Altima2019–2022Intelligent Key smart-proximityHitag AES / ID4A / NXP PCF7953M, NCF29A1MDA34 emergency insert
Altima2019–2022KR5TXN4434 MHz285E3-6CA6A

Security System & Immobilizer

Nissan’s NATS immobilizer dates to the late 1990s, evolving from early transponders through ID46 chips to the Intelligent Key proximity system that made push-button start mainstream.

On the Altima specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: Philips Crypto 2 / Hitag 2 / ID46 / PCF7952, 315 MHz, Philips Crypto 3 / Hitag 3 / ID47 / PCF7952X, 433 MHz, Hitag AES / ID4A / NXP PCF7953M, NCF29A1M. A key that is cut correctly but not programmed to this system will turn the locks and never start the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 2007–2012: Intelligent Key smart-proximity (push-button trims) / remote-head transponder (turn-key trims) — Philips Crypto 2 / Hitag 2 / ID46 / PCF7952 (DA34 emergency insert (smart) / NSN14 (remote-head))
  • 2007–2012: KR55WK48903 (smart); KR55WK49622 (some trims) — 315 MHz (285E3-JA05A)
  • 2013–2018: Intelligent Key smart-proximity — Philips Crypto 3 / Hitag 3 / ID47 / PCF7952X (DA34 emergency insert)
  • 2013–2018: KR5S180144014 — 433 MHz (285E3-4RA0B)
  • 2019–2022: Intelligent Key smart-proximity — Hitag AES / ID4A / NXP PCF7953M, NCF29A1M (DA34 emergency insert)
  • 2019–2022: KR5TXN4 — 434 MHz (285E3-6CA6A)

Our Altima Key Services


Nissan Altima Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my Altima. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site. No tow, no dealer wait — this is our most common Altima call.

Will a hardware-store copy start my Altima?

It will open the doors and nothing else on transponder-era cars — the chip inside the key must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is the part we do curbside.

My Altima is older — do you still stock keys for it?

Yes. We carry blanks and chips going back to the 2007–2012 generation (intelligent key smart-proximity (push-button trims) / remote-head transponder (turn-key trims)), and a code-cut fresh key usually turns a worn lock better than any copy of your worn key.

How fast can you reach my Altima in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit across the whole metroplex, 24/7. Call (214) 717-6398 with your location and we’ll give you an honest ETA.