Key Fob Metal Shank

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rrordona

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I purchased a replacement Intelligent Key from ebay and have a question. It is the oval version (I have a 2008) and the metal key (shank) was blank and uncut. I had the local Nissan dealer program the FOB and cut the shank to match. I was told by them that I was given the "wrong transponder for the shank provided".

The FOB was programmed correctly, and operates like the original except for when the metal shank when taken and inserted into the cylinder, the car will **NOT** START, but will continue to turn over. The metal shank will open the door.

Any ideas what could be wrong? Aside from not working in when in the ignition cylinder, everything works just fine.
 
So after further investigation, apparently the key shank I was given in my FOB did **not** have a transponder. Being new to this vehicle, I didn't realize through all my research that I needed to clarify that the shank needed the transponder. It FCCID was correct, the FOB was oval, and the key shank cut was exactly like my original. In any case, the seller is sending a correct key shank with the transponder chip.

So, if you do decide to purchase a key from ebay I would suggest to make sure the key shank has the transponder chip to avoid what I've gone through.
 
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