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Hello,

I have a 1998 Skyline R34 and need a spare key cut. I've been to kiosks in shopping centres, then locksmiths. But as yet no-one can copy the key. The last locksmith I tried told me I need to call Nissan Motor Co. and buy the blank key from them, then take it to the locksmith to get cut.

Is this correct?

Anyone else done this, or had it done another way?

Thanks.

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That was how I had to do it for my 02 34 ......Key from nissan mo. then to locksmith for the coding etc....... Not a cheap exercise the GTR Key alone from Nissan was over $100 from memory.

But still better than not having a spare key

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Hello,

I have a 1998 Skyline R34 and need a spare key cut. I've been to kiosks in shopping centres, then locksmiths. But as yet no-one can copy the key. The last locksmith I tried told me I need to call Nissan Motor Co. and buy the blank key from them, then take it to the locksmith to get cut.

Is this correct?

Anyone else done this, or had it done another way?

Thanks.

Given the year im gonna guess its a transponder key - no theyre not cheap. No most locksmiths dont keep any transponders other than late model falcon compatibles.

My GTR key is just metal so it wasnt an issue - came with two spares anyway so i havent had to. (I used to work reception for a locksmith company here in ballarat)

can i see a picture of the key?

Chalk and cheese but i had to order a pre-cut key for my N16 pulsar while i was still working there, bought it cost price, still 100 dollars. Yes, for a PULSAR XD

basically it needs to be programmed to your ECU as well if this is the case, and all this does add up in terms of $$$.

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They dont have a transponder in them unless some had it as an option as i was with my mate when he got his 98 GTT spare key cut just at the local locksmiths at the shopping centre. The guy there thought the same thing and checked it twice for the transponder but nothing. I havn't got a spare cut for mine yet but i dont think it should be a problem as long as they have the right blank key.

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They dont have a transponder in them unless some had it as an option as i was with my mate when he got his 98 GTT spare key cut just at the local locksmiths at the shopping centre. The guy there thought the same thing and checked it twice for the transponder but nothing. I havn't got a spare cut for mine yet but i dont think it should be a problem as long as they have the right blank key.

Generally first glance will tell you with most Nissan keys. and AU falcons...not always, granted, bc my other key isnt like this.

As below:

keysed.jpg

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llama_au

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I've got a '98 R34 and it doesn't have any electronics in the key (except for central locking button). Took it to my local locksmith and he cut it for me. No coding needed.

Ditto, I just used the Mister Minit at my local shopping centre.

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Generally first glance will tell you with most Nissan keys. and AU falcons...not always, granted, bc my other key isnt like this.

As below:

keysed.jpg

Yeh true its like Commodore keys in the VT's etc have a metal bit that sticks out a little that earths around they key on a metal strip. It isnt uncommen they break either leaving you stranded trust me :banana:

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Yeh true its like Commodore keys in the VT's etc have a metal bit that sticks out a little that earths around they key on a metal strip. It isnt uncommen they break either leaving you stranded trust me :banana:

Thats correct. The car wont turn on unless its thouching that bit.

The earth also provides a small amount of charge to the battery in the commodore keyhead also which prolongs the battery life for longer.

Its still one of the easier cars to break into though.

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Thanks so far!

Given the inconsistency with all your experiences , it seems its the random skill of the operator when copying the blank. But, none of the shops in Doncaster Shoppingtown could do it as they didn't carry the black (not think enough). API in Heidelberg cut one, but it did not turn in the barrel.

The blank does not need to activate the central locking as I have an aftermarket security system, so I'm just looking for the basic key.

@ b3za - what's the name of the locksmiths you used?

@ - ss07 - what's the name of the locksmiths you used?

Michael.

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Given the inconsistency with all your experiences , it seems its the random skill of the operator when copying the blank.

That's usually true. Have you seen the process most places use to cut keys? A 5-year old could do it on the automatic machine and it would take only 5 seconds. If the person does it quickly and sloppily so that the teeth don't perfectly match, a lot of times it doesn't fit into the lock, or even worse, gets stuck in the lock, as happened to me before :P

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That's usually true. Have you seen the process most places use to cut keys? A 5-year old could do it on the automatic machine and it would take only 5 seconds. If the person does it quickly and sloppily so that the teeth don't perfectly match, a lot of times it doesn't fit into the lock, or even worse, gets stuck in the lock, as happened to me before :P

Its a bit more complicated than that, having done it myself in my last job.

It LOOKS easy...but sometimes, it really isnt. The guys i used to work for had something like 20 years experience and still struggled with some keys.

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Its a bit more complicated than that, having done it myself in my last job.

It LOOKS easy...but sometimes, it really isnt. The guys i used to work for had something like 20 years experience and still struggled with some keys.

It may be harder than it looks or I give credit for, but it really shouldn't require that much experience/dexterity. We are talking about the same machine right? The one where you secure the original and a blank key on a cutting device, and you move it so that it follows the grooves of the original key while it cuts the same grooves on the new key.

The pimply teenager behind the counter at the key-cutting place near Target in Chinatown certainly didn't look like he had any decent skills/experience when he cut my key.... :)

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Thanks so far!

Given the inconsistency with all your experiences , it seems its the random skill of the operator when copying the blank. But, none of the shops in Doncaster Shoppingtown could do it as they didn't carry the black (not think enough). API in Heidelberg cut one, but it did not turn in the barrel.

The blank does not need to activate the central locking as I have an aftermarket security system, so I'm just looking for the basic key.

@ b3za - what's the name of the locksmiths you used?

@ - ss07 - what's the name of the locksmiths you used?

Michael.

im going there tomorrow mate so ill get the name/number of place if you like and will PM ya

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It may be harder than it looks or I give credit for, but it really shouldn't require that much experience/dexterity. We are talking about the same machine right? The one where you secure the original and a blank key on a cutting device, and you move it so that it follows the grooves of the original key while it cuts the same grooves on the new key.

The pimply teenager behind the counter at the key-cutting place near Target in Chinatown certainly didn't look like he had any decent skills/experience when he cut my key.... :(

that machine relies on each key to be lined up correctly, and depends on the speed and smoothness of flow of each operator to work correctly.

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