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Have a 09 Murano S awd , was wondering does it really matter what fob key slot is used? If you got the brackets and a fob , was going to have to get it programmed anyways
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How many key fob slots does your 2009 Murano S awd have?
How many key fob slots does your 2009 Murano S awd have?
Just one
Was just wondering if it was just one model or if it didn’t matter what make or model
Was just wondering if it was just one model or if it didn’t matter what make or model
You have confused me...are you still asking about the key fob, or the key fob slot in the dash?

What is this bracket you speak of, and where is it?
You have confused me...are you still asking about the key fob, or the key fob slot in the dash?
The fob slot in the dash
Ok, now we know you have a receptacle in your dash...one...where you can insert the key fob.

Do you have the Nissan owners manual for your vehicle? The manual tells you what the receptacle is used for.
Ok, now we know you have a receptacle in your dash...one...where you can insert the key fob.

Do you have the Nissan owners manual for your vehicle? The manual tells you what the receptacle is used for.
Ok thanks
Can I piggy back on this. I have a fob that unlocks/locks the car. However it won't start the car unless it is placed into the fob slot. It will then start the car if I hold it. But as soon as I let it go the slot spits it out. I am assuming it is just warn out. Anyone know what parts I need to replace the fob slot (just for clarity as I saw above, that was fun). Also if anyone has insight as to why the car just keeps saying No key detected that would be great. As stated the fob unlocks/locks and will start in the slot. The batteries have been changed numerous times with numerous brings, Duracell, Energizer and they all tested well above 3 volts. Anyone know of anything I can change out. This was a auction car, and I have completely rebuilt front of this car, which surprisingly was pretty simply. Please help.
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This was a auction car, and I have completely rebuilt front of this car, which surprisingly was pretty simply.
Therein lies your problem. You need assistance from someone knowledgeable in Nissan electrical systems to diagnose and repair your car.
Therein lies your problem. You need assistance from someone knowledgeable in Nissan electrical systems to diagnose and repair your car.
This comment helps how? I was looking for someone who may have run across this before.
This comment helps how? I was looking for someone who may have run across this before.
It doesn't help those, like you, who would rather blindly replace parts because some goofball, like me on the internet, told you to replace XXX parts costing $$$...which still does not fix the problem.
It doesn't help those, like you, who would rather blindly replace parts because some goofball, like me on the internet, told you to replace XXX parts costing $$$...which still does not fix the problem.
Correct. I wasn't asking for the answer so much as where to look and work on the answers to understand the problem and then be able trouble shoot the issue. So if somone has experience they could point me in the right direction. I am not just looking to replace parts by understand the trouble shooting as well. The logic in the repair book is absolute garbage and I am an IT programmer who uses logic on a daily. But, I appreciate your feedback as it really helps me hone what I am looking for.
The logic in the repair book is absolute garbage and I am an IT programmer who uses logic on a daily.
Instructions are also available in medical books on how to perform an appendectomy, which to an untrained layperson, not trained in the medical profession, seems like absolute garbage. However, to a trained medical professional, the instructions, and the order they are performed, make perfect sense.

Just because one purchases a book with a title of How to Perform an Appendectomy does not make one able to perform the operation.

You need assistance from someone knowledgeable in Nissan electrical systems to diagnose and repair your car
My advice to you makes even more sense now that you have admitted that 'the repair book' is Greek to you.

You have a very easy choice to make. Either learn to live with your car's issues/problems, or pay a knowledgeable repair person to diagnose and repair your car.

Choose wisely.
Use some of that IT logic to figure out that fob only working while directly in the slot and 'no key detected' messages likely mean you may have a weak antenna for the ignition cranking signal. The cars have antennas coming out the ears now, one works fine the others don't. The fob can have great batteries but again if putting out a weak signal fob is still bad. The antenna can be damaged too or plug in corroded from time. The fob can have cracked solder in it to do the same yet rest of it works fine. Battery bracket being something to look at.

A fob is same as wireless on a laptop, the same rules apply in many ways and not rocket science.
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Use some of that IT logic to figure out that fob only working while directly in the slot and 'no key detected' messages likely mean you may have a weak antenna for the ignition cranking signal. The cars have antennas coming out the ears now, one works fine the others don't. The fob can have great batteries but again if putting out a weak signal fob is still bad. The antenna can be damaged too or plug in corroded from time. The fob can have cracked solder in it to do the same yet rest of it works fine. Battery bracket being something to look at.

A fob is same as wireless on a laptop, the same rules apply in many ways and not rocket science.
Thanks, that's what I was looking for, confirmation of my own hunch (and being on track) without all the unnecessary rubric. The two things you stated are what I was thinking as well. Since the fob slot was not holding the fob anymore, i have already ordered a replacement, which comes with the push button and another fob. With those combinations I should be able to figure it out. However, I also ordered a signal detector (which does a lot more than just that), but, it will tell me if the radio from the car is pushing a signal and if the key is responding. If it is pushing a signal I would assume the issue is in the fob. Thanks for the help.
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