Nissan NI07 Transponder: ID47 or 4A? (2026 Guide)

Nissan NI07 Transponder: Is It Really ID47 or 4A?

If you've worked a Nissan all-keys-lost job, you've run into the NI07. And if you've tried to pin down exactly what chip it uses, you've probably found conflicting answers. Depending on the catalog, supplier, or programmer you're using, the Nissan NI07 gets labeled ID47, Hitag3, Hitag AES, NXP AES, or ID4A — sometimes on the same product listing. That's more than an academic disagreement when you're standing at a vehicle with no NI07 in the truck and need to know whether a universal chip will actually generate and program correctly. We put it to the test on a live vehicle to find out.

Where the NI07 Naming Confusion Comes From

Older Ilco application data lists the NI07T as Philips Crypto (47) Hitag3 — which is why the industry has traditionally called it an ID47. That label stuck around in the trade for years and still shows up on plenty of current product titles.

But current aftermarket listings tell a different story. One current Keyless2Go NI07T listing is titled "Philips ID 47," while the spec sheet on that same listing identifies the chip as an NXP AES (4A). Other current NI07 suppliers list the chip as Philips NXP AES / 4A outright, with no ID47 reference at all.

That's not just a labeling quirk. A locksmith glancing at the title might reasonably conclude an ID47 needs to be generated, while another locksmith checking the specs on the identical product would generate a 4A — for the same application, the same key, the same job. Only one of those choices is going to work at the vehicle.

What the Programmers Actually Show

To settle it, we read an NI07 transponder with multiple programming tools, including the Autel KM100 and Xhorse Key Tool Max. Both programmers agreed on the transponder identification: Hitag AES / 4A.

The generation menus told the same story. On the Autel KM100, Nissan applications are listed under ID4A — Nissan is not available under the KM100's ID47 generation selections at all. If you're searching the ID47 menu for a Nissan listing, you won't find one, no matter how the box or product page describes the key.

The Xhorse Key Tool Max organizes its generation menu differently and likewise doesn't offer a straightforward Nissan-under-ID47 path. Between two of the more widely used programmers in the field, the practical answer pointed the same direction: 4A.

That agreement was enough to move from theory to a real vehicle test.

The Live Test: AT100 Generated as 4A

We took an Autel AT100 universal transponder, generated it on the KM100 as ID4A / 4A (Nissan), installed it in an appropriate Nissan key shell, and attempted to program it to a 2025 Nissan Versa with mechanical ignition.

Result: success. The vehicle accepted the AT100 generated as 4A, and the key fully programmed to the immobilizer. That result matters because it goes beyond catalog terminology or what a programmer's menu recognizes as valid — the chip wasn't just generated successfully or read correctly by the tool. It actually started and operated a real, current-model-year vehicle.

For a locksmith working without an NI07T on hand, that's the difference between a completed job and a callback.

Nissan Applications That Belong in the NI07 / 4A Discussion

Based on current application data, OEM information, historical Ilco charts, and field testing, here's where NI07/4A shows up across North American Nissan models:

As always, confirm the ignition type and key configuration on the specific vehicle in front of you — even within a single model line, S trims and proximity trims can diverge, and transition years are where the naming inconsistency causes the most trouble.

FAQ

Q: Is the Nissan NI07 an ID47 or a 4A chip?
Current field testing and programmer data point to 4A (Hitag AES / NXP AES). Older Ilco documentation calls it ID47 (Philips Crypto Hitag3), which is why both labels still circulate — but 4A is what current programmers recognize and what actually programs to the vehicle.

Q: Can I use a universal transponder instead of an NI07T?
Yes — in testing, an Autel AT100 generated as ID4A/4A successfully programmed to a 2025 Nissan Versa with mechanical ignition. Generate it as 4A, not ID47.

Q: Why do some NI07T listings say "ID 47" in the title but "4A" in the specs?
Older application data and part naming conventions carried the ID47 label forward even as the underlying chip technology moved to 4A. Always check the spec sheet, not just the title, before ordering or generating a chip.

Q: Which Nissan models use the NI07/4A transponder?
Rogue (2014–2020), Rogue Sport (2017–2022), Kicks (2018–2024), Versa (2022–2025), and Qashqai (2017–2022, market dependent) — all on regular-ignition or jackknife-key configurations. Proximity/smart-key versions use a different system.

Q: Does the Autel KM100 support Nissan ID47 generation?
No — Nissan applications on the KM100 are listed exclusively under ID4A. There's no Nissan option under the ID47 generation menu, on the KM100 or the Xhorse Key Tool Max.

Don't Guess at the Chip — Confirm It

The NI07 naming split has real consequences at an all-keys-lost job with no OEM key on the truck. Generate 4A, not ID47, and you'll match what today's programmers and vehicles actually expect.