ChiTownSprty Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I just picked up my 91 about 3 weeks ago for the winter. The little button you have to press to release the key from the ignition seized on me today. Nissan said it could be a couple different things and would be at least $300-$700 to fix depending on what was wrong. They suggested to just leave the key in the ignition all the time and use the spare key to lock/unlock the doors. I do not want to do this and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of things to try? If it comes down to it, I'll just pay to get it fixed, but want to try all options first. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edicer2 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 i bet you could get a new ignition for cheaper and just have 2 keys for the truck. see if someone parting out a pathy can help you. Oxford has a truck parting out contact him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownSprty Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Thanks, but I'm not very "mechanically inclined". How hard of a job would this be to pull apart the steering column and swap the ignitions? Any idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camsonat Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Hi, I think that job isn't for everybody. I attach an image regarding this problem. Hope it helps. http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt163/camsonat/Terrano/Steeringcolumn.jpg Edited January 23, 2010 by camsonat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I am hoping the $300-$700 is becuase the labor rate is high. List on that part is $185.00. I can get you a brand new lock cylinder for about $120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrano1992 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I am hoping the $300-$700 is becuase the labor rate is high. Me think the only problem can be drill out two self-shear screw heads to remove old lock cylinder from steering column (10 minutes of working with center punch and cordless drill). All remaining work looks like a child play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownSprty Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 I am hoping the $300-$700 is becuase the labor rate is high. List on that part is $185.00. I can get you a brand new lock cylinder for about $120. I believe that range was depending on what the issue truly was. They said it could be 1 of 2 things. 1 being cheaper than the other. Anyway, I ordered the part and am getting it repaired tomorrow. Just under $400 for everything....ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DN1CK Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 If you can get the key out, I would try to have them cut a new key by keycode if you have it. odds are the ign cyl is worn out and need to be replaced. I would call a locksmith, they could probally repair or rekey your existing one for under $200. If you have AAA you could call them and tell them your key is stuck and they might cover part of the repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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