Nissan: Ignition key replacement cost?

On Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:23:10 GMT, bob <net>,wrote:
 

Crooks steal old cars to use as get away cars for other crimes they commit.

It cost me about $100 for a new set of locks for a '95 200sx. I plan on
putting them in myself. The bolts that hold the ignition assembly onto the
steering column have to be drilled out (not very easy or accessible)

Gary k

"bob" <net> wrote in message
news:148.227.77... 

why the fuck are you asking on the internet?
Call the DEALER, a BODY SHOP, a General Auto Mechanic, and a Locksmith.

"bob" <net> wrote in message
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: I think someone might tried to break in my car, 1995 Nissan 240sx. dont'
: know why they want to steal relatively old car in the first place.
: Now I don't even need a key to turn on the engine and the steering wheel
: won't lock, the car wasn't stolen since the aftermarket alarm that I
: installed must have stopped the engine from being started.
:
: The questions is, how much am I looking at to have it replaced? Thank you
: so much
:
: bob

Well, I am asking them too, for an inexperienced person like me, it's good
to check around for price. thanks

 

Bob,

A replacement ignition will run you retail about $135 dollars from your local Nissan dealership
- Part #48700-73F25.
You might want to check the following links for dealers that might sell them to you at a
discounted price...anywhere from a 10 % to 25% discount on retail price

http://www.courtesyparts.com/
http://www.puentehillsnissan.com/
http://www.240sx.org/

As difficult as you may find this to believe Nissan 240SX's are popular amongst the younger
generation as they can be used for "drifting" - the ability to get the car sideways at yet still
maintain control of the car while in a forward motion....see the attached links for additional...

http://www.importtuner.com/features/0312it_nissansx/
http://www.automobilemag.com/news/031015_d1gp/
http://www.d1gp.com/roster.html

In Japan the Nissan 240SX is known as a "Silvia" and is quite popular with young adults. In
Europe it is known as the 200SX. Both the Japanese and Euroupean versions come with more
powerful SR20DE or CA18 engines, (220+ hp) compared to the USDM KA24DE version, (155 hp). Some
240SX owners that I know have been able to import the Japanese version engine & install it in
their car upgrading the horsepower in their cars.

Fortunately for you, your aftermarket car alarm was able to stop the theif, (theives), from
taking your car. There are certain parts off your 95 Nissan 240SX that can be interchanged with
the older 1989-1994 240SX S13 chassis. The person that attempted to steal your car may have
known that & tried to take it for that reason.

Anyhow, if you'ld like more information about your 1995 Nissan 240SX you may want to consider
joining the free 240sx Owners mailing list at:
http://www.amarok.org/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=1
You can also post all your 240SX related questions to this mailing list & several knowledgeable
240SX owners will answer your question.

Another place to look would be the www.240sx.org website - they have a FAQ page that can answer
most of your questions.

Anyhow, the 240sx you have is actually a pretty good rear wheel drive car. Imagine all the
things you could do with it.
http://www.pdm-racing.com/features/240sx.html
http://www.jspec.com/nissan.html
http://www.jdmrice.com/
http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/august02/240con/
http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/projects/project240sx.php
Anyhow, hope this helps...good luck
ID
'95 240SX SE
member...www.SoCal240SX.org

bob wrote: 

ID
'95 240SX SE

Thank you so much for informative and extensive explanations. I saw the
drifting phenomena the other day on TV and I found it fascinating. Over
here (NorthWest-Oregon) my 240sx can be very tricky to control since it
rains a lot and snows sometimes (maybe I am just a lousy driver )

By the way, I was playing with the ingnition lock an hour ago to figured
out how they thief broke it, as I was inserting and pulling out the key
about half a dozen times, suddently the lock worked again!. Apparently
the mechanism got stuck, there might not be a thief after all. I am
embarassed about this, but owe everyone who has been kind enough to give
me an advice for the update. Seem to me now, that it's a design flaw
since I could literally start the engine on with my office key, and
drive the car. Althought, in my opinion, this kind of flaw isn't
acceptable for the obvious reason.

Sorry if I wasted some of your time, I do appreciate your kindness.



"net" <net>
wrote in news:net:
 

brainless twit

"bob" <net> wrote in message
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: Well, I am asking them too, for an inexperienced person like me, it's good
: to check around for price. thanks
:
:
: > why the fuck are you asking on the internet?
: > Call the DEALER, a BODY SHOP, a General Auto Mechanic, and a
: > Locksmith.
: >