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Nissan & Infiniti key replacement in Winnipeg — proximity or transponder.
By Leo — mobile auto locksmith, Winnipeg · Updated July 2026
At RAXO Locksmiths in Winnipeg, I cut and program Nissan and Infiniti keys at your vehicle — spare keys from $90+, proximity fobs from $180+. All-keys-lost starts at $280+ plus tax for most transponder and remote-head keys, or $350+ for a push-to-start smart key. A second key made the same visit is half price, so two keys run $420+ (transponder) or $500+ (smart). Written quote by text before I drive out.
I'm Leo. I do Rogue, Altima, Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Murano, Pathfinder, Frontier, Titan, and the Infiniti QX line — transponder or proximity push-button. Nissan went keyless early, so even older models often run a proximity push-button fob — the kind a lot of aftermarket shops get wrong. I do it right in one trip with dealer-level access, whether it's a spare or a full Nissan all-keys-lost replacement.
- Pay after it works
- Written quote first
Nissan proximity key
The proximity fob — and what to do when it quits.
Dead fob? Still starts
Hidden key unlocks the door; touch the fob to the START button to go.
Done right, one trip
Push-button Nissans are easy to get wrong — done right, it's a reliable one-trip job.
Text me the year, model, and trim — fastest path to an exact quote.
What makes a Nissan key its own thing
What's a Nissan proximity key — and what do you do when it dies?
Nissan was one of the first brands to go keyless, so the proximity push-button fob shows up on a lot of Nissans and Infinitis — not just the new ones. It's convenient until the battery dies. Here's what's actually going on, and how to keep moving.
Proximity key vs. a plain transponder key
A proximity key talks to the car wirelessly — you keep it in your pocket, the door unlocks on touch, and you start with a button. A plain transponder key (older Versa, Sentra, Frontier) still has a chip that has to match the car, but you physically insert and turn it. Both have to be programmed to the vehicle, not just cut — that's the part a hardware-store copy can't do. I handle both at your car.
Which battery, and the swap gotcha
Proximity fobs use a coin cell — commonly a CR2032, with some taking a CR2025. Slide the hidden mechanical key out first, then split the case at the seam. Read the number on the old battery and match it — and note which way the plus (+) side faces, because a reversed battery is the most common reason a fob "dies" right after a swap. A battery swap never needs reprogramming.
Dead proximity key? You can still get in and go.
Worth knowing before −30 in a Winnipeg parking lot — a dead fob battery doesn't strand you:
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Slide the release on the fob and pull out the hidden mechanical key — it unlocks the driver's door by hand.
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Get in, press and hold the brake pedal.
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Touch the proximity key to the START/STOP button, then press it — the button reads the chip up close even with no battery.
If a fresh, correctly-seated battery still doesn't bring the remote back, it's a programming or hardware issue — that's where I come in, on-site. More on fob programming →
The Nissan lineup
Nissan models I cut and program.
Rogue is by far my most common Nissan job, but the whole lineup is in scope — transponder or proximity push-button. Year and trim decide which, so text me both (or a photo of your existing key) for an exact quote.
Rogue
SUV · 2008+
My most common Nissan by a wide margin. Mostly proximity push-button, especially 2014+. The 2021+ redesign and Rogue Sport (Qashqai) are full push-button — the fob puts them in the higher pricing tier.
Altima + Maxima
Sedan · 2007+
Altima was an early proximity-key car — many have push-button start going well back. Maxima (Nissan's flagship sedan, discontinued after 2023) uses the same kind of proximity key. Common spare-key and AKL jobs.
Sentra + Versa + Kicks
Compact · various
The value end. Older Versa and Sentra are transponder turn-key at the floor; newer Sentra (2020+) and Kicks move to proximity push-button on higher trims. Text the year and trim — this group splits between the two key types.
Pathfinder + Murano + Armada
SUV · 2013+
The mid and full-size SUVs — almost all proximity push-button start. Armada (and its Infiniti QX80 twin) is the big body-on-frame SUV. Same kind of proximity key across the three.
Frontier + Titan
Trucks · 2005+
Older Frontier and Titan are transponder; the 2022+ Frontier redesign and recent Titan run proximity push-button. Work-truck keys sometimes need extra ownership verification — I'll let you know up front.
Leaf + Ariya (EV)
Electric · 2011+ / 2023+
Leaf uses the same kind of proximity key as the gas lineup of its year. Ariya (2023+) is on Nissan's newest platform — text me the year so I can confirm scope before I dispatch.
Infiniti — Nissan's luxury line
QX50, QX60, QX80, Q50, and Q60 use the same kind of proximity keys as the Nissan side, generation for generation — almost all proximity push-button, so they sit in the higher tier. QX60 shares its platform with the Pathfinder, QX80 with the Armada. In scope; text me the model and year and I'll confirm the exact key and quote.
Proximity key tier
Older or rarer — Juke, Cube, 370Z / 350Z, Quest, Xterra, NV vans? Still in scope. Text the year and model and I'll confirm.
Nissan + Infiniti pricing
How much does a Nissan or Infiniti key cost in Winnipeg?
At RAXO Locksmiths in Winnipeg, I cut and program Nissan or Infiniti car keys on-site — spare keys from $90+, Smart Keys from $180+, all-keys-lost from $280+ (plus tax), with a written quote by text before I drive out.
Open-ended starting prices. Older transponder Nissans sit at the floor; proximity push-button fobs sit higher because the fob hardware costs more. A fob battery you can do yourself for about $5. Written quote by text before I dispatch. A spare transponder or proximity fob takes 30–40 minutes at your car; all-keys-lost, plan 1–3 hours.
Spare / extra key
Spare Nissan key or proximity fob
$90+ transponder
$160+ remote head / flip
$180+ proximity fob
Cut and programmed at your vehicle. All Nissan + Infiniti models. Transponder keys at the floor; proximity push-button fobs sit higher in the range. Full breakdown on the spare key page.
Lost all keys (AKL)
All-keys-lost replacement
$280+ transponder / remote-head
$350+ smart key
All-keys-lost starts at $280+ plus tax for most transponder and remote-head keys, or $350+ for a push-to-start smart key. A second key made the same visit is half price, so two keys run $420+ (transponder) or $500+ (smart). A brand-new Nissan or Infiniti key, programmed to your car on-site once ownership is confirmed. No parts-order wait, no tow to the dealer, and no service-bay queue. Details on the lost-keys page.
Fob programming / battery
BYO fob or supply + program
$90+ you bring it
$90+ I supply
Bring a reputable aftermarket Nissan fob and it's labour-only at $90+; or I supply a basic remote — same $90+ floor. A push-button proximity fob is a pricier part (spare pricing above), not a $90 basic-fob job. A plain battery swap isn't worth a service call — do it yourself for ~$5 (see above). Fob programming details →
Picking between a spare key and a full replacement? My car key replacement rundown shows where a proximity key job lands.
Most jobs add 12% tax (7% Manitoba PST + 5% GST); labour-only work — like a car lockout or programming a fob you already own — is 5% GST only. Free inside the Perimeter; $1.20 per km beyond, up to ~150 km. Payment by e-transfer, tap, or cash — after the key works. Full pricing transparency including supply-your-own-fob policy on the pricing page. Other brand pages: Toyota · Honda / Acura · Mazda. Full vehicle list on vehicles I service.
Real Nissan & Infiniti jobs, real vehicles.
Photos from Winnipeg Nissan and Infiniti jobs going up here as I shoot them.
Freshly cut + programmed Nissan key
Proximity key with the mechanical key out
What customers say
Five stars on Google — early but real. Here are three.
★★★★★
"I was very impressed. He was on time and set up both key fobs and cut both keys for my car and it only took about an hour. He really knows his stuff and I really appreciated it."
— Glenn Buckboro · Google review
★★★★★
"Great service! He quickly made a copy of my car key, and it works perfectly. Friendly, professional, and fair price. Highly recommend!"
— Oleh Vashchenko · Google review
★★★★★
"Precise, polite and punctual."
— Dominic Ibeme · Google review
5.0 average · all verified on the Google Business Profile. No padding, no buying.
Nissan & Infiniti key questions, answered.
These cover Nissan and Infiniti — for general service, pricing, and process questions, see the dedicated spare, lost-keys, and fob pages, or the full FAQ page.
What is a Nissan proximity key, and can you replace it?
A Nissan proximity key is the push-button smart fob that lets you unlock and start without taking it out of your pocket. Nissan was an early adopter (proximity fobs have been on Nissans and Infinitis since the early 2000s), so even a lot of older Nissans have one. Yes, I cut and program both the proximity push-button fobs and the older transponder/remote keys at your vehicle. Rogue, Altima, Sentra, Pathfinder, Murano and the Infiniti QX line are all in scope — text me the year, model, and trim for an exact quote.
My Nissan key fob is dead — how do I get in and start it?
Two steps. To get in: there's a hidden mechanical key inside the proximity fob — slide the release and pull it out to unlock the driver's door by hand. To start it: press the brake, then touch the fob to the START/STOP button and push — the button reads the chip up close even with a dead battery. Worth knowing before −30 in a Winnipeg parking lot. If a fresh coin-cell battery doesn't bring the remote back, it's a programming or hardware issue and I can sort it on-site.
How much does a Nissan or Infiniti key replacement cost in Winnipeg?
Spare key starts at $90+ transponder or $180+ proximity fob, if I supply — less with your own aftermarket fob. All-keys-lost starts at $280+ plus tax for most transponder and remote-head keys, or $350+ for a push-to-start smart key. A second key made the same visit is half price, so two keys run $420+ (transponder) or $500+ (smart). Fob programming alone starts at $90+. Written quote by text before I dispatch.
Do you program push-button (proximity) Nissan all-keys-lost on-site?
Yes. I have dealer-level access for most Nissan and Infiniti makes across the transponder and proximity push-button lineup. Push-button Nissans are a job where doing it right matters — I get it done right, reliably, in one trip at your vehicle, no tow, no dealer queue. The newest 2023+ models (and the EV side) tighten things up; text me the exact year, model, and trim first and I'll confirm scope before I dispatch.
Do you do Infiniti keys too?
Yes. Infiniti is Nissan's luxury line (QX50, QX60, QX80, Q50, Q60) and uses the same kind of proximity keys as the Nissan side, generation for generation. Almost all Infiniti models are proximity push-button, so they sit in the higher pricing tier. Text me the model and year and I'll confirm the exact key and the quote before I dispatch.
What battery does my Nissan proximity key take?
Nissan and Infiniti proximity fobs take a coin-cell — usually CR2032, sometimes CR2025. Slide out the mechanical key, split the case, and match the number on the old battery — don't guess. It's a $5 part at any drugstore; a swap never needs reprogramming. Still dead after a fresh battery? Text me — that's a programming or hardware issue I handle on-site.
Can you make a Nissan key if I have no key at all?
Yes — that's the all-keys-lost (AKL) job, and on most modern Nissans it means programming a new proximity key to the car from scratch. With dealer-level access, I cut a fresh blade and program a new transponder or proximity key to your Nissan's immobilizer on-site in Winnipeg, no dealer tow. Before I start I verify ownership — photo ID matched to your registration or proof of insurance in your name — and if your documents are locked inside, I run the lockout first so you can reach them. Infiniti works the same way.
Nissan or Infiniti in your driveway? Skip the dealer queue.
Quote in writing before I dispatch. Rogue, Altima, Sentra, Pathfinder, Murano, the Infiniti QX line — transponder or proximity push-button, cut and programmed on-site. Pay after the key starts the engine.