I just got a remote for my nissan altima 98 and cant programme it

Put key in on position for ten minutes n car shud start...crooks cant wait that long

https://northcoastkeyless.com/2004-nissan-altima-keyless-entry-remote-programming-instructions
Please refer to the above website for assistance with this problem.

Chris, Have inspected and replace worn components before more serious damage may occur. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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Call Nissan they have to program your old keyless remote to your new cars ECU. Unless your a computer wiz you can do so research and get the program to do it yourself. Call Nissan first.

Skylight itself damage, BCM control unit fault, the line problem, sunroof motor does not work and so on all may cause skylight switch failure
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check your alternator
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yank the f'in steering wheel side to side while trying to cycle the key to get the f'in thing unlocked???

First thing look in owners manual for fuse, radio is on different fuse then light display, most likely it is a fuse.

On page 8-14 of the manual below:
http://www.courtesyparts.com/pdf/1998-Nissan-Altima.pdf