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185darren · 26-08-2015, 06:32

Hi all
New to the 4x4 scene so be gentle lol.
I've just purchased a terrano 3.0sve 2005 and when.I turn the ignition key at normal speed the starter engages but jumps out and won't start but if I turn the key slowly it turns over fine and starts. Any ideas??
Cheers daz

rustic · 26-08-2015, 06:37

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Originally Posted by 185darren

Hi all
New to the 4x4 scene so be gentle lol.
I've just purchased a terrano 3.0sve 2005 and when.I turn the ignition key at normal speed the starter engages but jumps out and won't start but if I turn the key slowly it turns over fine and starts. Any ideas??
Cheers daz

Welcome to the best site for all things Nissan 4x4.

Yours is a common fault, it is the ignition switch, usually the rear contact block.
This is a dealer only part, but is quite cheap to replace.

best regards,
Rustic

185darren · 26-08-2015, 06:40

Cheers for the quick response mate. So I just ring nissan and ask for the rear contact block behind ignition?
Cheers daz

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rustic · 26-08-2015, 06:57

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Originally Posted by 185darren

Cheers for the quick response mate. So I just ring nissan and ask for the rear contact block behind ignition?
Cheers daz

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Most probably... but other members that have changed them will be able to advise, I would wait a while for their input.

No doubt, you will be asked to show "Pics" of your truck, before the morning is out lol...

You will enjoy this club, we have more collective knowledge on these trucks than any main dealer. We also like cheap fixes.

If you spend your £10 on the annual joining fee, you will then start to fix faults that you never knew you had lol... Some fixes are free...

Just in case you hadn't noticed, I have had my Mav from new for over 20 years...

Rustic

jims-terrano · 26-08-2015, 07:38

Hi and welcome aboard. Yeah normally when people post with similar issues turning key slowly is one of the things people suggest to try.
I've seen the ignition switch on ebay but not sure if brand new or second hand which could be just as worn as yours assuming it is the switch of course. The switch has a single screw that holds it to the bottom of the lock barrel, the screw is a pig to get to but not too bad.

So if this has fixed ya truck it's gotta be worth membership

as Rustic says. Theres stacks of workshop downloads available and banter too when you have full access.

Banshee · 26-08-2015, 08:53

Hi mate and welcome

A video of you starting the truck pointing at the ignition barrel as your doing it would be great as we could tell you for certain if it's the ignition switch or not.

I wouldn't have thought a 2005 would have suffered with this

My 1996 Maverick was terrible, the barrel was loose and the key would sometimes fall out it was that worn. My 2004 is solid as a rock, doesn't move and inch in the barrel.

don simon · 26-08-2015, 09:45

Bienvenido!
No idea on the ignitionm switch but I can look at, and appreciate, photos.
So....

185darren · 26-08-2015, 12:55

Cheers everyone, I will join up fully and also post pics when I'm back in from work

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AlexD333 · 26-08-2015, 15:26

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Originally Posted by 185darren

Cheers everyone, I will join up fully and also post pics when I'm back in from work

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Howdy dude, welcome to the forum

We definately need some pictures, as Solarman (Rick) says the later models had come cost cutting put into place

as well as a few good ideas too might i add

thats another thread anyway.

We defo need some pictures too

AlexD333 · 26-08-2015, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by 185darren

Hi all
New to the 4x4 scene so be gentle lol.
I've just purchased a terrano 3.0sve 2005 and when.I turn the ignition key at normal speed the starter engages but jumps out and won't start but if I turn the key slowly it turns over fine and starts. Any ideas??
Cheers daz

Sorry just read this first thread, usually a good thing to do before commenting

Mine does exactly the same thing, have to turn slowly otherwise it goes past the "on" stage.

Something else you might experience is the radio, blowers ect not working, engine is running but ignition ect is off

thats an interesting one...

johnb5177 · 26-08-2015, 16:05

Welcome from sunny Dordogne, to a great forum, full of great folks and advice........well worth the £10.00..........

Piccies..................please.......

Mines a 3.0lt SVE 2002, no problems with ignition barrel, nice and tight........

Banshee · 26-08-2015, 19:00

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Originally Posted by johnb5177

Welcome from sunny Dordogne, to a great forum, full of great folks and advice........well worth the £10.00..........

Piccies..................please.......

Mines a 3.0lt SVE 2002, no problems with ignition barrel, nice and tight........

This is what I mean!!!! I'm sure the later ones look like a different metal to the earlier ones and I've not seen a wore one yet!!!!

jims-terrano · 26-08-2015, 19:30

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Originally Posted by Banshee

This is what I mean!!!! I'm sure the later ones look like a different metal to the earlier ones and I've not seen a wore one yet!!!!

Surely the metal ignition barrel and being able to remove keys or the barrel being nice n tight has got nothing to do with the plastic switch wearing out.

The ignition lock barrel and the plastic switch are two seperate pieces held together by one screw

johnb5177 · 26-08-2015, 19:34

Sorry to hijack the thread, but Banshee, could you check your PM`s.........sorry

arthur · 05-03-2016, 16:14

Hi All
Have to turn the ignition key slow to start terrano so I am attempting to remove the plastic cowling, I have removed the screws but it seems to be still attached bottom left hand corner also do I have to pull off the plastic ring that fits round the ignition barrel before I can remove the bottom half, part of it seems to go down the barrel a fair way. help

26-08-2015, 06:32	#1
185darren Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: Nissan terrano 3.0sve Posts: 15	Newbie Hi all New to the 4x4 scene so be gentle lol. I've just purchased a terrano 3.0sve 2005 and when.I turn the ignition key at normal speed the starter engages but jumps out and won't start but if I turn the key slowly it turns over fine and starts. Any ideas?? Cheers daz

26-08-2015, 08:53	#6
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Hi mate and welcome A video of you starting the truck pointing at the ignition barrel as your doing it would be great as we could tell you for certain if it's the ignition switch or not. I wouldn't have thought a 2005 would have suffered with this My 1996 Maverick was terrible, the barrel was loose and the key would sometimes fall out it was that worn. My 2004 is solid as a rock, doesn't move and inch in the barrel. __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

26-08-2015, 06:40	#3
185darren Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: Nissan terrano 3.0sve Posts: 15	Cheers for the quick response mate. So I just ring nissan and ask for the rear contact block behind ignition? Cheers daz Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk

26-08-2015, 07:38	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Hi and welcome aboard. Yeah normally when people post with similar issues turning key slowly is one of the things people suggest to try. I've seen the ignition switch on ebay but not sure if brand new or second hand which could be just as worn as yours assuming it is the switch of course. The switch has a single screw that holds it to the bottom of the lock barrel, the screw is a pig to get to but not too bad. So if this has fixed ya truck it's gotta be worth membership as Rustic says. Theres stacks of workshop downloads available and banter too when you have full access.

26-08-2015, 09:45	#7
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Bienvenido! No idea on the ignitionm switch but I can look at, and appreciate, photos. So....

26-08-2015, 12:55	#8
185darren Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: Nissan terrano 3.0sve Posts: 15	Cheers everyone, I will join up fully and also post pics when I'm back in from work Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk

26-08-2015, 16:05	#11
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Welcome from sunny Dordogne, to a great forum, full of great folks and advice........well worth the £10.00.......... Piccies..................please....... Mines a 3.0lt SVE 2002, no problems with ignition barrel, nice and tight........

26-08-2015, 19:34	#14
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Sorry to hijack the thread, but Banshee, could you check your PM`s.........sorry

05-03-2016, 16:14	#15
arthur Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: south yorkshire Vehicle: Nissan Terrano11 se td Posts: 93	Hi All Have to turn the ignition key slow to start terrano so I am attempting to remove the plastic cowling, I have removed the screws but it seems to be still attached bottom left hand corner also do I have to pull off the plastic ring that fits round the ignition barrel before I can remove the bottom half, part of it seems to go down the barrel a fair way. help