Key and barrel all grindy...

[reetp]

Well, my old worn out keys have suddenly struggled to go in the barrel - both at the same time.

Almost like there are some loose bits in there

Managed to get a key in but reluctant to remove it right now.....

This has the fuel pump immobiliser on it, so what about a secondhand unit?

Any thoughts?

B. Rgds
John

 

[macabethiel]

Can't you just change the tumbler cylinder?

It might be easier to get the lock out and put a new lock tumbler / barrell in - sounds like one of the levers & springs have broken in the lock cylinder.

 

[reetp]

Ahhhh..... Sounds about right.

Any howtos on that? Parts?

 

[macabethiel]

Ahhhh..... Sounds about right.

Any howtos on that? Parts?

It's decades since I did that on an old Austin Mini Steering wheel lock. Someone here will be able to advise you where the release plunger is on a Nissan.

On the Austin I had to drill out some cast alloy flashing but most have a plunger release hole you can get at. Might be worth searching U Tube if no help given here.

A lot of Nissan models might share the lock barrel design so it might be available as NOS online. This is the first video I found it shows you some ideas. Many locks are held on with shear bolts but they can be removed pretty easily with a decent sharp small chisel on most vehicles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PcBuOn7d6I

 

[reetp]

Well, I got the old barrel off OK. Think I did the same trick years ago on my old Mini!

Hmm - next move? I could strip it down - not averse to that.

Both keys are old and worn though.

Any suggestions on next steps?

Another barrel - can I get one? Can Nissan do new keys if I refurb the barrel?

 

[Banshee]

Well, I got the old barrel off OK. Think I did the same trick years ago on my old Mini!

Hmm - next move? I could strip it down - not averse to that.

Both keys are old and worn though.

Any suggestions on next steps?

Another barrel - can I get one? Can Nissan do new keys if I refurb the barrel?

Nice and smooth and clicks through all the positions, the key doesn't slip out in POS I or II either like lots do

 

[reetp]

Cool & thanks!

Just trying to get some pix of my existing stuff to compare.

 

[reetp]

Key pic 1

 

[reetp]

Key Pic 2

 

[Banshee]

Different again by the looks of it mate :doh

Yours is manufactured by "Claurson" ??? Mine says Valeo but to be honest, when I remove the transponder, the barrel bodies and internals look similar :nenau

 

[reetp]

Different again by the looks of it mate :doh

Not my year then :-(

Yours is manufactured by "Claurson" ??? Mine says Valeo but to be honest, when I remove the transponder, the barrel bodies and internals look similar :nenau

I think they are probably the same though your transponder looks a lot thicker than mine. My keys have no wireless central locking though.

I'd probably just tape an old key to the transponder anyway - no one is going to nick this now

Want to PM me and tell me what you want for it?

 

[Fez_uk]

Make a way to put the key inside that ring. Then start with a screwdriver on the ignition switch backplate. Could even wire up a switch. Not sure how you will fair with Spains MOT though?

 

[reetp]

Make a way to put the key inside that ring. Then start with a screwdriver on the ignition switch backplate. Could even wire up a switch.

Yeah, I can bodge it for sure. I did wonder about putting some sort of start switch & button arrangement in. Won't please my wife though!

Not sure how you will fair with Spains MOT though?

Indeed. They tend to be real sticklers about some things we'd think are trivial, and don't give a damn about other stuff we'd be worried about.

So yes, it may be problematic.

Don't ever try and get a bloody tow hitch fitted..... !!