How to program keys for Nissan with Immobilizer 2 system using Consult III
Step-by-step guide to programming keys on Nissan vehicles with the Immobilizer 2 system using Consult III Plus software. Applies to 2020+ Sentra, 2021-2023 Rogue, and 2023+ Pathfinder.
Need to do Nissan key programming on a vehicle with the Immobilizer 2 system? This guide walks you through the full vehicle programming process using the Nissan Consult III Plus diagnostic software. This article only applies to 2020 and newer Sentra, 2021-2023 Rogue, and 2023 and newer Pathfinder models with the Immobilizer 2 system.
How to set up Consult III for Nissan key programming
Step 1: Open the Consult III Plus application. You will be greeted with a User Group selection page. Change it to "USA/Canada Aftermarket" and click OK.
Step 2: Log in using your Nissan Account Login credentials.
Step 3: On the main screen of the Nissan Consult III software, you need to select your diagnostic device. If you are using a J2534 device, click on "Select VI/MI," then in the next menu click on "VCI" and choose your device. If you are using the Nissan VI 2 or the Nissan VI 3, your device will automatically be selected for you.
How to start Nissan Immobilizer 2 key registration
Step 4: Click on "Immobilizer" on the right side of the Consult III main screen, then click Next on the following screen.
Step 5: At this point the Consult III software should be attempting to read the VIN from the vehicle. If it doesn't read the VIN automatically, you can manually enter the VIN.
Step 6: Once the vehicle shows up, click Confirm.
Step 7: Click on "When performing key registration," then click on "Register key."
How to prepare the Nissan vehicle for key programming
Step 8: On the Preparation screen, make sure the Hazard Lights are on and that the vehicle is in Park. Then click Next.
Step 9: Click Next on all the following preparation screens. When you reach the screen showing key fob placement instructions, place the key fob sitting in front of the push button ignition switch. The Intelligent Key must be center-to-center on the push-button, parallel to the surface, touching the button at less than 10 degrees, and not moved during key registration. Do not press any Intelligent Key buttons. Do not insert or remove the mechanical key during registration. Click Next.
How to register and add Nissan key fobs
Step 10: With the key fob still on top of the push button, click "Add." The key status will turn green showing "Confirmed." To add more keys, put the next key up to the push button and click "Add" again. Repeat for each additional key.
Step 11: Once all keys are added, click Next, then click Next again when it says "Obtain Immobilizer Code."
Step 12: You have to register the keys again by repeating step 10 — place each key on the push button and click Add.
Step 13: On the next screen, test each key to make sure it works, then click End.
Troubleshooting Nissan Immobilizer 2 key programming failures
If key programming fails at step 10, it is most likely a bad key fob — especially if you are using non-OEM key fobs. Try a different key fob before contacting support.
If you need help with Nissan key programming, Immobilizer 2 issues, or Consult III setup, contact AETools at https://aetools.us or call us directly.