Lost your key fob for your 2012 Nissan Pathfinder or need to program a new one? Going to the dealership can be expensive and time-consuming. Luckily, programming a key fob for your 2012 Nissan Pathfinder can be done at home in just a few minutes and save you a significant amount of money. This guide will walk you through the steps to program your keyless entry remote quickly and easily.
Here’s how to program your 2012 Nissan Pathfinder key fob:
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Get inside your 2012 Nissan Pathfinder and ensure all doors are closed. Lock all doors using the power lock switch on the driver’s side door.
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Insert your key into the ignition of your Nissan Pathfinder. Quickly insert and remove the key from the ignition cylinder at least six times, but do it less than 10 times. You need to perform this action within a 10-second timeframe. Proper timing is important; don’t go too fast, but maintain a steady pace. If done correctly, your hazard lights should flash twice. This indicates that your 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has entered programming mode.
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Once the hazard lights flash, immediately re-insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the “ACC” (Accessory) position.
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Within 5 seconds of turning the key to ACC, press any button on your new 2012 Nissan Pathfinder key fob remote once. If the programming is successful, the hazard lights will flash again.
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If you have additional key fobs to program for your 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, unlock the doors using the power lock switch, then lock them again. Then, press any button on the next key fob remote you want to program.
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After you have programmed all your key fobs, turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position and remove the key from the ignition.
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To finalize the programming, open the driver’s side door. Your newly programmed 2012 Nissan Pathfinder key fob should now be working. Test all the buttons to ensure proper functionality.
By following these simple steps, you can easily program a new key fob for your 2012 Nissan Pathfinder without the need for expensive dealership services. This DIY method is a cost-effective solution to get you back on the road with a working keyless entry system.
