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Maxima Key Question

Hi. I have a 99 Maxima where the key has electronics within it (sorry, I don't know the correct terminology for it). The little plastic piece across the top of the key broke making it impossible to attach it to a key ring.

Rather than pay $50 for a new key, would it be possible to drill a hole through the plastic as to not drill through the electronics in the key? If so, where would be the best location on the plastic to do this?

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Thanks! Doug

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Doug
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Wouldn't mind knowing myself (same issue). But just to let you know, a new blank will run $50 from Nissan. Cutting it and programming it will cost you another $80. You can pick up cheaper blanks on EBay, but if Nissan can't program it for some reason, you still have to pay the $80.

Reply to
Dan

If you still have the piece that broke off, maybe you could stick it back on with JB Weld. Or better yet - cut a piece of a paper clip or a small finishing nail and epoxy that across the top to restore the key ring hole.

Reply to
E. Meyer

you can drill a hole in the top area of the key, just don't get to out of control with the hole size

I have done this for my good customers.

Reply to
NissTech

Thanks. I drilled a hole in the top if the Nissan logo on the key, and it works perfectly. Thanks!!

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Doug

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