lmarkowitz

Okay fellas first post here great site never signed up because all advise I have gotten off here went smooth until tonight. Steering wheel was locking and had to wiggle key for five minutes to start. So I decided to replace ignition everything went smooth, got old one off new one installed solved problem it appeared. Key turns good unlocks wheel so on, hooked battery up and give her a try car started and than went right off? Turns over as normal just will not start and run. What did I do wrong took pictures as I went hooked everything back up right but will no start. Sounds normal just will not fire any suggestions. Did I have to do something else beside just swapping out parts? Any input would be appreciated!

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

Are you using the chip from your original key?

lmarkowitz

No I used the keys that came with it I guess I did not realize there was a chip in/on original key what do I need to do?

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

If it has locked you out from using the wrong key, you'll have to clear the code/reset the ECU.

Edit: You can swap the chips.
You can also reprogram NATS, but that's useless money spent at the dealer (but you can buy the cable and nissan datascan II and do it yourself).
No one lives near STL or else I could program it for you

lmarkowitz

I saw that on youtube the problem is new keys that came with ignition don't have a slot? Any suggestions there once I clear clode and reset the ECU?

lmarkowitz

guess I don't know how to do any of that?

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

Ah, they're aftermarket.

Split the cheapo keys and see if you can fit the old chip inside (I assume you can). Obviously, throw out the new chip if this works.

lmarkowitz

So what do I need to do to clear codes and reset the ECU. Could always contact Nissan I guess and ask for blank key with slot in it for chip and cut it like keys to new ignition?

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

You can, but I wouldn't give a stealership a dime They want stupid money for new keys, afaik.

Just try it and see if it starts, first. You can do the pedal dance to reset the ECU.
http://www.6mt.net/forum/performance...rocedures.html



Now, I'm more curious if it shows a code when it's locked you out and if resetting it only works by ECU reset... Anyone know? I've never felt the need to use the wrong key multiple times LOL

lmarkowitz

So I got the chip out of one of my old keys, so if I can get it reset thinking it locked me out already wouldn't taping the key to outside of new key be sufficient?

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

Yes, but you have to remove the chip out of the new key, so might as well stuff it in there while you're at it. Two chips will conflict and you'll still get locked out.
Tape would be a terrible permanent fix as you risk damaging the chip.

lmarkowitz

guess I did not realize there is one in there I see...thanks for your help

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

Did everything work out?