Nissan NV1500 / NV2500 / NV3500 Key Fob Programming
Updated 2026 2012–2016 5 model years
Programming steps, the battery it takes, and the exact replacement fob for every Nissan NV1500 / NV2500 / NV3500 model year we cover (2012–2016). Find your year in the table, then jump to the details for that generation.
Every Nissan NV1500 / NV2500 / NV3500 model year
| Year | Programming | Key fob | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
| — | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
| 2015 |
| — | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
| 2014 |
| — | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
| 2013 |
| — | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
| 2012 |
| — | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
2012–2016 Nissan NV1500 / NV2500 / NV3500
Remote / key fob programming
You can program Nissan remote-head keys yourself by cycling the key in the ignition. Have every remote with you — any you don't program will stop working. (This won't work on vehicles with push-button or twist-knob ignition.)
Full steps: Nissan Remote-Head Key Programming by Ignition Cycling
Key programming
This key fob can't be programmed with a do-it-yourself procedure. The vehicle needs a diagnostic tool connected to its OBD port to pair a new fob, so a replacement has to be set up by an automotive locksmith or a dealer.
Order the correct replacement fob below — match the FCC ID on your current fob first — then have a local automotive locksmith or the dealer program it to your vehicle.
Nissan NV1500 / NV2500 / NV3500 key fob battery
Most NV1500 / NV2500 / NV3500 fobs use a CR2032 3V lithium coin cell. A fresh one typically lasts 3–5 years.
Buy Energizer CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries (4-pack) on AmazonHow to replace the battery
- 1 Find the seam or small slot on the edge of the fob.
- 2 Twist a coin or small flathead screwdriver in the slot to split the case open.
- 3 Lift out the old coin cell and note which side faces up.
- 4 Fit the new battery the same way (printed + side usually faces the cover), then close the case until it clicks.
- 5 Press a button or test lock/unlock at the car to confirm it works.
Battery tips
- Use a fresh, name-brand 3V lithium cell — bargain cells drain quickly.
- Try not to touch both faces of the new battery with your fingers; skin oils shorten its life.
- If the buttons still don't respond after a new battery, the fob may need re-syncing or programming.
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