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NASTF/OEM Quick Reference for Locksmiths

Posted by American Key Supply on Sep 9th 2026

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KEY CODES
MAKE COST YEARS NOTES GO
Acura $15.00 per code 1990+   »
Audi N/A Thru 2007 After 2007, keys can be ordered instead of codes and arrive both pre-cut and pre-coded »
Bentley N/A   See Audi »
BMW N/A   Key codes are only available for California locksmiths »
Chrysler $30.00 per code 1996+   »
Dodge $30.00 per code 1996+   »
Fiat $30.00 per code 1996+   »
Ford $27.95 per code Up to 10 Years Old   »
Genesis $45.00 per code   Key codes also include PIN when applicable »
General Motors $24.95 per code 1997+ Key codes for VATS vehicles usually also include the VATS value »
Honda $15.00 per code 1990+   »
Hyundai $24.00 per code 1998+ Key codes also include PIN when applicable »
Infiniti $25.00 per code 1998+   »
Jaguar     Currently available to California locksmiths only—COMING SOON TO EVERYONE! »
Jeep $30.00 per code 1996+   »
Kia $14.00 per code 1998+ Key codes also include PIN when applicable »
Land Rover     Currently available to California locksmiths only—COMING SOON TO EVERYONE! »
Lexus $24.95 per code 1990+ You must have an active subscription to log in and buy your key code. Subscriptions are free: select key code and set duration to 1 year. »
Mazda $20.00 per code   Incode/Outcode conversion also available »
Mercedes N/A 1997+ Fill out form first (releases dealership from liability), go to your Mercedes dealership to purchase pre-cut/pre-programmed keys, then mark key received using Mercedes software at the vehicle. Prices determined by dealership (good luck!). Contact NASTF for help if dealership gives you problems. »
Mitsubishi $19.95 per day 1998+   »
Nissan $25.00 per code 1998+   »
Porsche N/A Thru 2007 2008 and later, keys can be ordered instead of codes and arrive both pre-cut and pre-coded »
Ram $30 per code 1996+ See Chrysler »
Scion $24.95 per code 1990+ You must have an active subscription to log in and buy your key code. Subscriptions are free: select key code and set duration to 1 year. »
Subaru $9.95 per code 1998+ You may not be able to convert newer code series, but the Subaru site will also give you cuts »
Toyota $24.95 per code 1990+ You must have an active subscription to log in and buy your key code. Subscriptions are free: select key code and set duration to 1 year. »
Volkswagen N/A Thru 2007 2008 and later, keys can be ordered instead of codes and arrive both pre-cut and pre-coded »
Volvo $5.00 per code 1997+   »
OEM SOFTWARE
MAKE COST SOFTWARE NOTES GO
Bentley Annual Security Cert: $600/year
Online Functions Sub: $130/week or $900/year
ODIS Note that ODIS fees are independent for VW/Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini. You must have a separate laptop or a partitioned hard drive to operate. »
BMW $32/day BMW ISTA ISTA does not include the ability to program keys. Keys are pre-programmed and pre-cut, ordered through your local BMW dealership, and usually arrives in 2 days. »
Chrysler/
Dodge/
Jeep/
Ram
Tech Authority: $36.95/day, $250/month or $1800/year
wiTECH: $50 for 3 days, $200/month or $1600/year
wiTECH You need both a Tech Authority and a wiTECH subscription to program keys. »
Ford/
Lincoln/
Mercury
FJDS/FDRS: $50 for 2 days, $200 for 30 days or $900/year
IDS/FDRS: $150 for 2 days, $300 for 30 days or $899/year
IDS
FJDS
FDRS
FJDS (around 2019 and older) and FDRS (around 2019+) require a J2534-compliant pass-thru device such as CARDAQ. IDS (around 2019 and older) usually requires a Ford pass-thru device. »
General Motors $45/VIN TechLine Connect
SPS2
GDS2
Tech2Win
SPS2 is the most popular option for programming keys. NASTF is not needed to program keys. »
Honda/
Acura
$45/day, $200 for 30 days or $1800/year HDS Select VSP to purchase the software for key programming »
Hyundai $60/week, $270/month or $1680/year J2534 Programming using an aftermarket programmer should work without issue after purchasing a PIN code »
Jaguar/
Land Rover
$76/hour, $181/day, $380/week, $881/month or $2185/year SDD
Pathfinder
TOPIX
SDD is used to perform service on older vehicles and is still available at this time. Pathfinder has been replaced with TOPIX Cloud and may be difficult to find. If you have Ford software, you must run it on a different laptop or partition. »
Kia $30 for 72 hours, $150/month or $800/year J2534 Programming using an aftermarket programmer should work without issue after purchasing a PIN code »
Mazda $50 for 72 hours, $100 for 30 days or $900/year IDS
MDARS
Key programming with MDARS does still require Incode/Outcode which can be found on the key codes Web site »
McLaren $50/hour, $220/day or $800/year J2534 Security programming + documentation »
Mercedes $6000/year J2534 Contact NASTF for help if dealership gives you problems. »
Mitsubishi Unknown. Please help. MUT
R2R
You will need to purchase a key code/vehicle access code before using MUT to learn keys to a vehicle »
Nissan/
Infiniti
Consult 3: $1150/year
Consult 3/4: $3100/year
Consult 3 w/ GTR: $1900/year
Consult 3/4 w/ GTR: $3400/year
Consult 3
Consult 4
You must purchase an annual subscription and have a Nissan VI3 pass-thru device (currently $1560 from Nissan TechMate) to perform key programming. Consult R2R does not do key programming. Consult 4 is for only electric vehicles for now. »
Porsche $17/hour, $57/day, $254/week, $848/month or $7910/year PIWIS 3
Virtual Tester
Be aware that registering with PXN may take months. It is recommended to install on a different laptop or partition if also using OTIS. »
Rolls Royce $32/day BMW ISTA ISTA does not include the ability to program keys. Most were still using BMW's CAS sytem up to 2020. See dealership if needed. »
Subaru $3500/year SSM3/4 Vehicles that require SSM4 can only perform add-a-key without replacing other components. Note that the Subaru Soltera requires a special version of Toyota Techstream that is only availble through SSM4. »
Toyota/
Lexus/
Scion
$70 for 2 days or $1360/year Techstream
GTS+
Software does not support Toyota Supra »
Volkswagen/
Audi
Annual Security Cert: $600/year
Online Functions Sub: $130/week or $900/year
ODIS Step-by-step setup is found under the Vehicle Diagnostics & Reprogramming tab. This process can take a few weeks. Note that ODIS fees are independent for VW/Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini. »
Volvo $82.03 for 3 days plus vehicle-specific subs VIDA Volvo's videos show step-by-step for getting the software. After purchasing the subscription, activate it through VIDA Admin. To program a key, you will then buy additional subscription for key and remote (probably around $200 per use). NASTF not required at this time. »