2019 Nissan GT-R Key Replacement

2019 GT-R key specs

Every GT-R uses an Intelligent Key with lock, unlock, trunk and panic buttons, a mechanical emergency key inside, and push-button start. The fob carries FCC ID KR55WK49622, the same family used on Altimas and Maximas of the era, but with a GT-R part number and an emergency key listed under its own part. Request switches on the door handles lock and open the car with the fob nearby. A generic Nissan fob that looks similar will not substitute.

What's specific to the 2019 GT-R

The 2019 Nissan GT-R is the eleventh of 13 model years in the GT-R R35 (2009-2021 model years) (2009–2021), so it shares its key system with the rest of that run, which makes replacement parts easy to source. A 2019 Nissan GT-R is about 7 years old now. Original fob batteries are near the end of their life at this age, so weak range or a "key not detected" message is often a battery before it is a failed fob. Cars this age are often on their second owner, which is when a single remaining key and a request for a spare tend to show up.

Smart-key cars like the 2019 GT-R can be targeted with relay attacks that extend the fob's signal from inside your home, so keep fobs away from exterior walls or in a signal-blocking pouch, and have any missing fob erased from the car.

Key options for the 2019 Nissan GT-R

• Smart proximity key (push-to-start). Making a new smart key is mostly a programming job. The fob has to match the vehicle's FCC ID, frequency and chip, and then the keyless system must be told to accept it, normally through the OBD-II port. Depending on the platform, that can mean entering a PIN, waiting through a timed security procedure, or on some newer vehicles, using manufacturer online access. When every key is lost, certain models need a module removed and read on the bench. For your Nissan GT-R R35 (2009-2021 model years), we'll tell you which of those applies, and if a step is dealer-only, you'll hear it before we drive out. The emergency blade hidden inside the fob is cut by code during the same visit.

How the Nissan immobilizer works on the GT-R

Nissan's immobilizer is called NATS, short for Nissan Anti-Theft System, and nearly every Nissan sold in the US since 2000 has one; a few early pickups and SUVs were built with plain keys. A chip in the key or fob has to answer the car before the engine is allowed to run, and a small security light on the dash blinks while the system is armed. Around 2000, cars such as the Maxima and Altima used the Texas Crypto 4D60 transponder. From about 2003, the 350Z, Armada, Frontier and later Altimas and Maximas moved to the Philips ID46, which stayed inside Nissan's Intelligent Key fobs for about a decade. Intelligent Key proximity fobs arrived first with a twist-knob ignition on Pathfinders, Armadas and the 2007 Maxima, and the 2007 Altima made push-button start standard. Some 2013-era fobs switched to Hitag 3 (ID47), and Hitag AES (4A) took over from the 2016 Maxima, the 2018 Leaf and Kicks, and the 2019 Altima. The newest platforms, including the Ariya, the 2025 Kicks and the 2025 Armada, use current-generation fobs and add security layers that make lost-key work slower. Your model year and the part number inside your fob tell us which system you have.

• Supplier catalogs list fob part 285E3-JF87A for 2009-2020 GT-R cars, with emergency key part H0564-JF00A.
• Nissan did not offer a 2022 GT-R in North America, so there is no 2022 model-year car to match a key to.

Programming a 2019 GT-R key

GT-R fobs register through the OBD-II port with a PIN calculated from the body control module's code, much like other Nissans of the period. In practice, matching the exact GT-R part number matters, and all-keys-lost on some years can require dealer software. We confirm your VIN, the part number and our equipment coverage before you order a fob, so you don't pay for a key that won't register.

Spare fobs are often possible with the correct GT-R part; all-keys-lost or some years may need a dealer, confirmed by VIN.

Lost every key to your GT-R?

1. Gather your documents and the VIN. Call with the year, make, model and VIN if you can read it through the windshield, plus where the car is parked. Those details let us confirm whether your Nissan GT-R can be done on-site and bring the right key, so the first trip is the only trip.
2. Get into the vehicle without damage. If the car is locked, we open it with non-destructive tools such as an inflatable wedge and a long-reach rod, or by picking the door lock. Some vehicles need a careful approach to avoid triggering the alarm, which can interfere with programming later.
3. Originate a new key from the car. Originating a key means building it without a sample. The door lock usually reveals most of the cuts; any it doesn't are worked out by test-cutting and trying the ignition or a second lock. The finished blade should feel like a factory key, not a forced fit.
4. Program the key to the immobilizer. Next, the new key is introduced to the car's security system. Many vehicles allow this through the OBD-II port with a PIN or security procedure. Some all-keys-lost cases require reading a module on the bench, and a few platforms only allow dealer programming, which we'll tell you up front.
5. Erase missing keys and add a spare. A lost key's metal blade can still open your doors even after its chip is erased. If the keys disappeared along with something showing where you live or park, consider rekeying the car's door lock cylinders too. We'll also recommend leaving with two working keys, not one.

Why a spare key pays for itself

• Electronics fail without warning. A fob dropped on concrete, run through the washing machine or soaked at the pool can quit for good. With a second programmed key, that's an annoyance you fix on your own schedule, not a stranded car that needs attention today.
• When you sell or trade in the vehicle, buyers and dealers expect two keys. A missing key can come up during an appraisal or a private-sale negotiation, so having both on hand keeps the conversation about the car, not about what it will cost the next owner to replace one.
• Some vehicles make it hard to add a key once you're down to one. Certain immobilizer systems let an owner program an extra key on-board only when two working keys are present, so a second key preserves the easy options for later and avoids a full reset.

Dealer or mobile locksmith?

Price and parts are the other half of the comparison. Dealers typically sell factory keys only and charge their posted service rates for programming. We offer factory keys where it matters and quality aftermarket alternatives where they perform well, and the quote covers cutting, programming and the trip, with nothing tacked on at the end. Timing differs too. Dealer service departments generally keep business hours, while we take automotive calls every day from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., which covers early commutes and late evenings. We're closed overnight, and we'll be upfront if your timing means the dealer or a next-day visit is the better plan. Neither option is wrong; the right one depends on your GT-R and your schedule.

GT-R key battery

A fob battery rarely dies all at once. The warning signs build: you have to get closer to the car before the doors respond, the dash shows a key battery or key-not-detected message, or the push-button start only works with the fob held near the button. Inland heat speeds that decline, especially for fobs left in a hot cabin or on the dashboard. Keep a spare CR2032 at home in a cool drawer, sealed in its original package, and buy from a busy store where stock turns over quickly. A cell that sat on a shelf for years may arrive already partly spent.

How the job works

1. Identify the exact key your GT-R uses. Every job starts with the VIN, the trim and a look at any key you still have. From those we confirm the keyway, the transponder or smart-key chip, the remote frequency, the FCC ID and the button layout. Two Nissan GT-R keys that look identical can carry different electronics, so this step keeps the wrong part from ever reaching the car.
2. Verify ownership before any work. California holds licensed locksmiths responsible for knowing whose car they're making keys for. We record your name, the VIN and the plate on a work order. If you aren't the registered owner, you'll need the owner's written authorization along with your own photo ID before we begin.
3. Get the key code or decode the lock. A key is cut from a code, not a guess. When the factory code can be retrieved through manufacturer channels after ownership is verified, we use it. When it can't, we decode a door lock with a pick-decoder tool that reads the wafer positions without damaging anything, then work out any missing cuts.
4. Cut the blade on-site. Our van carries a code-cutting machine that handles both traditional edge-cut blades and the laser-cut, side-milled profiles common on newer keys. The blade is cut to the code, then test-fitted in a door lock and the ignition or emergency keyhole to confirm smooth operation before any programming begins.
5. Program the chip, remote or smart key. Programming tells the car's computers that the new key belongs to the vehicle. Transponder chips are added to the immobilizer, remote buttons to the body control module, and proximity fobs to the keyless system. If a step requires dealer-only access on your GT-R, you'll have heard that before we arrived, not halfway through the job.
6. Test everything and clear out old keys. The last step is a short walkthrough. We show you how many keys the car now recognizes, point out the dead-fob start method for your vehicle, and hand you an itemized receipt. If a spare makes sense, it's simplest to add it during this same visit while the equipment is already connected.

What affects the price of a GT-R key

• All keys lost or adding a key. On some vehicles, losing the last key changes the programming entirely, from a quick add-key procedure to a full immobilizer reset or a module read on the bench. That extra labor shows up in the price, and it's the strongest argument for keeping a spare in the house.
• Programming complexity and security access. Two cars with similar-looking keys can program very differently. Newer platforms often guard key programming behind encrypted access or paid credentials, while older systems allow straightforward OBD-II pairing. We check the exact procedure for your VIN before quoting, so the number reflects the real work involved.
• Blade style and cutting. The blade still matters on keyless cars, because the emergency insert has to fit the door lock. Cutting by code is standard for us. Decoding a door lock when no key or code exists adds time, and so does progressing any cuts the door lock doesn't show.
• Travel, timing and extra repairs. Because we come to you, the distance from our San Bernardino base and the time of the call play a part. So does anything we find along the way, such as a worn ignition cylinder or a seized door lock. You hear about each item and get a quote before we start work.

Call (951) 903-3193 with your VIN and the keys you still have, and we'll quote the job before any work starts.

Common Nissan key problems

• A security light that stays lit after you switch the ignition on, with the engine refusing to start, means NATS doesn't recognize the key: a cracked transponder, a key registered to another car, or an aftermarket remote starter interfering.
• When a fob battery runs low on a push-button Nissan, the owner's manual procedure is to press the brake and touch the ignition button with the Intelligent Key. The car reads the chip at close range and starts even with weak remote range.
• Nissan manuals warn against leaving the Intelligent Key anywhere above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. A fob left on the dash of a parked car during an Inland Empire summer can get that hot, which shortens battery life and can damage the circuit board.

Tips from a mobile locksmith

• Every so often, use the mechanical blade in the driver's door lock. Cylinders that go years without a key can seize from dust and dried grease, and you won't find out until the day the fob dies and the blade is your only way in. A small shot of dry lubricant keeps the lock ready.
• If your vehicle has a proximity key, think about where it sleeps at night. A fob hanging by the front door can sit within range of relay equipment used to open and start cars from outside. A drawer deeper inside the house, a signal-blocking pouch, or the fob's own sleep mode reduces that risk considerably.
• Make the spare before you need it. Adding a key while one still works is quicker and less expensive than starting from nothing, and it keeps the simpler programming options available. Good moments are right after buying the car, or as soon as one of your two keys goes missing.

Proof of ownership

Not every situation fits the simple case, so here's how we handle the common exceptions. For a leased or financed vehicle, a registration that lists you as the registered owner or lessee works with your ID. If you just bought the car, bring the signed title or bill of sale along with your ID. For a company or fleet vehicle, we need written authorization from the business plus the driver's ID. If the car belongs to a family member, the registered owner should be present or provide signed permission and a copy of their ID. Rental vehicles go through the rental company.

Need a 2019 Nissan GT-R key?

The quickest route to a working key for a 2019 Nissan GT-R starts with a short phone call. Dial (951) 903-3193, share the VIN and where the car is parked in Southern California, and we'll tell you whether it's an on-site job, a dealer job, or a mix of both. No pressure and no surprise charges, just a straight plan.