i have a 97 manual maxima and my ignition switch will not power anything for some reason, not the accesories, radio, the starter or anything. doesnt even click. luckily i had a new one in my car and hooked that up but still nothing. checked every individual fuse in the car and under the hood. am i missing something or didnt check something?everything in the car works except the thing that turn on when the ignition switch is turned to on.anyone please help me otherwise im stranded or hit me up 6108008599

 

explain how this happened , did it hanppen while u were driving

 

if u were in ny i would meet u up

 

went in to get a drink and tried to start it and this happened. dont kno,if so, if a relay would affect this.any relay controls the igniton switch?

 

try tappiinng the starter , check for any water/corrsion by the fuses/relays on hood,


yuor battery is good ? headlights work at all?

 

everything in the car works. the ignition switch is just not working. no acc, no on postion, no start.

 

u can turn the key though? or it stays locked the ignition

 

yes im able to turn the key

 

wait do you have like a rs or an alarm , if so then it most likerly that bc i had this same problem with my 99 and it was the way the alarm was installed

 

im going to check my max right now

 

i dont use that bull****.lol

 

does the key feel weird when you turn it? i've had the metal part that actually turns the switch break in half on me before

 

i use a flat head directly to the ignition switch cuz i dont have a key assembly since it broke

 

Could it be possible that you are a victim of the infamous 99 immobilizer?

Edit: Never mind, I miss read that you have a 97. Sorry.

 

is it a 99?
is the red security light on?
it could be immobilzed thats what happen to me

 

its aa 97 and for future ref, even if the immobilizer is engadged, the on position can be aquired, just wont get spark to start the car

 

You always have the option of hitting the starter or jumping the car (the old fashion way) by pushing it and starting it in 2nd gear?

 

he cant get the switch to work ( get it to "on" position) So ECU doesnt get the power, so starting it in 2nd gear or hitting the starter wont do anything.

Is your spare switch a known good switch?

 

Last resort for me would be taking advise from this video (screw driver in the ignition bid).

http://www.youtube.com/user/boredmde...26/4ykT9uCJXSY

 

brand new oem

 

Is it possible that the battery is strong enough to power lights, etc., but not enough to engage the ignition?

 

not possible

 

i feel like its ur battery bc if u tried everything , and things still somewehat turn on seems like maybe battery low , bc i just pulled some fuses and then i put in a almost dead babtery and it almost had the same symtopms as urs

 

but mines a 99 with electrical problem

 

Have you actually tried to jump the car (with jumper cables)? If not, just try it.

 

Y would i jump the car if it wont.engage into the on position. Itll just shut off.

 

Dude, I'm just trying to rule out all the possibilities that's all.

Starter: no
Ignition: no
Immobilizer/alarm: no
Jump start 2nd gear: no
Battery: you say hell no.

 

I agree. Try and rule stuff out. So far, it sounds battery related, then sounds starter related, then ignition related. Try jumping it if you can. Since you said there is no power at all, lets see if someone elses battery will allow lights and radio to atleast come on.

 

It has to be your ignition switch or wiring from the switch to the battery that's gone.!

 

Can you hear the ignition relay or acc relay click on when you turn the key to these positions? Those relays are just to the left of the fuse box.

 

I'm not sure those relays are the same try swapping them out if they are.

 

If you have an auto trans, is it in Park? Wiggle the battery terminals and see if they are on the battery posts (really tight).

 

wow, you people sure lke to repeat urselfs sometimes. you sure you put the switch in right?? all wires are tight and connected??? you might want to check that.

 

figured it out. the ignition fuse blew internally. something told me to completly rip that ***** apart and it was mangled. the metal strep was fine to the eye and tested fine but interanlly was ****ed. thanks for all who tried to help and those who just throw answers out there without reading . :-) and special thanks to the dude who called me to make sure i was straight

 

Kudos !^