Nissan 370Z Key Fob Programming by Year
Your 370Z needs a programmer or security access — but not the dealer. We come to you and program it on site. Find your year below.
Find your year
| Year | DIY onboard? | How it programs | Working fob? | Erase risk | Confidence | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2013, 2015–2018 | No | No - needs a programmer/tool | No (all-keys-lost OK) | Yes | High | We bring the tool to you |
Nissan 370Z key types & programming facts
U.S./Canadian‑market Nissan 370Z models from 2009–2018 use a proximity smart key fob that communicates with the vehicle by radio and includes a pull-out emergency key blade for manual locking and ignition override. Programming a replacement fob typically requires an automotive locksmith or dealer using a scan tool via the OBD port to register the new smart key to the vehicle’s immobilizer system; once registered, the buttons and push‑to‑start functions operate normally.
Key types used on the 370Z:
- smart/proximity push-to-start key with integrated remote (IKS) and pull-out emergency mechanical key (2009-2018)
Common fob FCC IDs: KR55WK49622 — check the back of your fob; we confirm the exact variant on site.
About programming your Nissan 370Z key
Across the 2009–2018 Nissan 370Z model years we cover, key programming is manufacturer-controlled: every year listed above routes to a programmer or security-access procedure rather than an owner-followable onboard sequence. That is normal for this platform — the immobilizer pairs the key’s transponder to the vehicle through an encrypted handshake, so a blank or aftermarket fob will not start the engine until it is properly programmed.
What that means for you: you do not need the dealership. A mobile locksmith brings the programmer to your location, identifies your exact key type and FCC ID from the fob, cuts or sources the correct key if needed, and programs it on site — including all-keys-lost cases where no working key remains.
To program your 370Z, have ready: your model year and trim, whether you still have a working key, and the fob itself if you have one (the FCC ID printed on the back identifies the exact key variant). Call (833) 439-8636 and we confirm the route and a firm price before we dispatch.
2009–2013, 2015–2018 Nissan 370Z
Professional programming required
Professional programming for the 2009–2013, 2015–2018
This year needs a programmer/scan tool - there is no owner-followable onboard sequence. A mobile locksmith confirms your key type and FCC ID, then programs it on site.
For the 2009–2013, 2015–2018 370Z: 370Z key replacement & all compatible fobs →
How we validate this guide
Year coverage comes from our consolidated vehicle programming dataset. Route-level programming status is reviewed against internal route sheets and available manufacturer, security-access, and professional tool references. Exact button sequences are marked source-verified only when we have year/equipment-specific support; where a year is labeled “route verified, steps vary,” we confirm the exact fob, trim, and prompts before programming. Reviewed for route and safety by Mohammad H. Abdelhadi, ALOA-Certified Master Locksmith.
| Year | Route status | Exact steps |
|---|---|---|
| 2009–2013, 2015–2018 | Route verified (tool) | Professional route |
Common questions
Does my 2009–2018 Nissan 370Z use a regular metal key or a smart fob?
All 2009–2018 370Z models use a smart/proximity key fob with a push‑to‑start system and a pull‑out emergency mechanical key blade.
Can I buy an aftermarket 370Z fob and program it myself at home?
Most replacement 370Z smart keys require professional programming with a diagnostic tool through the OBD port; many owners use a locksmith or dealer for this service.
What battery does the Nissan 370Z key fob use?
The 2009–2018 Nissan 370Z smart key fob uses a CR2032 coin cell battery.
Can you program a 370Z key fob without going to the dealership?
For most years, yes - the route is onboard relearn or an OBD tool, both of which a mobile locksmith handles at your location.
Does this program the remote only, or the transponder key too?
It depends on your key type. Tell us your FCC ID and we will confirm.
What if my year says professional programming required?
Those years need a programmer or security access; we bring the tool to you and program it on site.
How much does it cost?
It depends on year, key type, and whether you have a working key. Call (833) 439-8636 for a firm price before we dispatch.