Reply With QuoteAre you trying to start the car or remove the key? (Disengage sounds like
remove)
My older Nissan (93) has a button (right next to the ignition cylinder)
you must push to turn the key the last 1/16th before you can remove it.
My 2001 you must push the key 'in' for the last 1/16th before you can
remove it
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- 12-21 04:34 PM #1CAKGuest
Can't turn ignition key - Altima '98
My key will not turn in the ignition. I tried everything ... turning
the wheel back and forth, wiggling the automatic stick in park (it
won't budge either), etc.
I tried two different keys (a spare, as well as the original) and
neither works.
Is there anything in the steering wheel column that I push, like a
"dissengage" button or something?
Thanks,
Charlie Kaiman
- 12-21 05:38 PM #2garyGuest
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- 12-22 01:57 AM #3E.Guest
Re: Can't turn ignition key - Altima '98
On 12/21/03 11:34 AM, in article
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<net> wrote:
I had that problem in a '97 I30 while it was still under warranty. The fix
was to replace the ignition key mechanism.
- 12-23 12:50 AM #4PeteGuest
Re: Can't turn ignition key - Altima '98
I had the same problem with my 90' Stanza. I was told my ignition lock
mechanism was bad and I needed a new ignition switch. I just eventually kept
the key in the car just slightly turned (just so no lights light up) and
used my extra key to lock it and such. I kept putting if off until I totaled
the car while driving on ice.
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- 12-23 07:08 AM #5SteveGuest
Re: Can't turn ignition key - Altima '98
CAK wrote:
Probably the classic worn out nissan ign switch. If you wiggle the key just
right, it will probably still work. Many time if you don't insert it all
the way they work.
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