Need help 96 maxima won't start

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Feb 12, 2016 | 09:39 AM

silversolder429

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Need help 96 maxima won't start

I have a 1996 maxima that will not start unless you turn the steering wheel in a certain position , and ideas . My daughter is to drive this vehicle and I can't have this , any idea ? Thank you

Feb 12, 2016 | 12:32 PM

JvG

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Sounds like the ignition switch. This is a known issue in these cars. Sold cost about 30 bucks if you do your own work.

This is not real difficult to to.

Feb 12, 2016 | 01:18 PM

silversolder429

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Sounds like the ignition switch. This is a known issue in these cars. Sold cost about 30 bucks if you do your own work.

This is not real difficult to to.

The switch or the key assembly ? Thank you

Feb 12, 2016 | 07:31 PM

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The switch or the key assembly ? Thank you

Ignition switch is the part name, with a 10mm socket and Philips head screwdriver and abt 20 mins you should be good to go

Feb 12, 2016 | 11:05 PM

JvG

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+1 agree with maxfever 1987

Feb 13, 2016 | 04:28 AM

silversolder429

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+1 agree with maxfever 1987

I will try this thank you

Feb 13, 2016 | 07:15 PM

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Here's a how to from pmohr:

https://maxima.org/forums/4th-generation-maxima-1995-1999/594354-a32-ignition-switch-replacement-howto-lots-pics.html

There's also a video at the bottom. Hope this helps.