Experiencing issues with your Nissan Armada key fob? It can be frustrating when your key fob suddenly stops working, leaving you struggling to lock, unlock, or even start your vehicle remotely. Before you rush to the dealership and spend money on reprogramming services, there’s a simple DIY solution you can try right at home. In many cases, you can reprogram your Nissan Armada key fob yourself, saving you both time and money.
This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process to reprogram your Nissan Armada key fob, getting you back on the road quickly and without unnecessary expense.
DIY Programming Your Nissan Armada Key Fob: A Step-by-Step Guide
Luckily, reprogramming a Nissan Armada key fob can often be done by the owner without any special tools. Follow these instructions carefully to re-sync your key fob with your vehicle’s system:
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Get Comfortable in the Driver’s Seat: Sit in the driver’s seat of your Nissan Armada. Ensure all doors are fully closed and locked. This is crucial for the programming sequence to initiate correctly.
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Ignition Key Cycling: Take your Nissan Armada key and insert it into the ignition key cylinder. Immediately remove it. Repeat this insert and remove action more than six times – aim for seven or eight times – within a 10-second timeframe. If you perform this step correctly, the hazard warning lamps should flash twice, indicating that your Armada has entered the key fob registration mode.
- Important Note: Make sure to completely withdraw the key from the ignition cylinder each time. Speed is important here, but accuracy is more so. If you are too fast or too slow, the system might not register the process, and you’ll need to start again from step 1.
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Enter ACC Mode: Insert the key back into the ignition cylinder and turn it to the “ACC” (Accessory) position. This is the position right before you would start the engine.
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Press a Button on the Remote: Take the key fob you wish to program and press any button on it once. After pressing the button, the hazard warning lamps should flash twice again. This confirms that the oldest key fob ID code stored in the system has been erased and replaced with the new ID code from the fob you just pressed.
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Programming Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have additional Nissan Armada key fobs you want to program (you can program up to four), proceed with these steps. If not, skip to step 9.
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Lock Doors Using the Driver’s Switch: To program another key fob, use the lock/unlock switch located on the driver’s side door panel (the main power window and door lock/unlock switch) to lock all the doors.
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Program the Next Fob: Press any button on the next remote controller twice. Again, the hazard warning lamps should flash twice to confirm successful programming. The oldest ID code will be erased and the new ID code entered.
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Repeat for More Fobs (If Needed): If you have more key fobs to program, unlock the doors using the driver’s side switch and repeat steps 6 and 7 for each additional key fob. Remember, you can program a maximum of four key fobs.
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Finalize Programming: Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, open the driver’s side door. This action completes the programming sequence.
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Test Your Key Fobs: Thoroughly test the operation of each programmed remote to ensure they are all working correctly. Try locking and unlocking the doors, activating the panic alarm, and any other functions your key fob is equipped with.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve a non-working Nissan Armada key fob issue quickly and easily. If you continue to experience problems after attempting this programming procedure, there may be a more significant issue, such as a dead key fob battery, a faulty key fob, or a problem with your vehicle’s receiver. In such cases, it’s recommended to consult with a qualified automotive locksmith or your local Nissan dealership for further diagnosis and repair.
