1998 Nissan Micra Replacement keys advice

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1998 Nissan Micra

Hello,
I need some information before embarking on this repair job.
Due to a pillock borrowing my car and snapping the key in the lock, I am needing to replace them all.
The car doesnt have central locking but does have a NATS device which I think is something to do with the key/ignition.
I am happy to go dig about in the scrap yard but is it going to be as simple as replacing all the locks or will I need some super electrical gadgetry to code the key/system?
regards,
Marie
Jan 26, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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DAVE H
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The NATS system is controlled by the ECU .. you will need to buy new locks and key's from nissan and have them coded to the ECU
Apr 30, 2009 at 9:09 PM
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