83robby Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 hey everyone, my buddy borrowed my truck keys and lost them. is their any way to override the ignition with like a push button start or something along those lines. any suggestions would be much appreciated even if they are sketchy. i need to drive this truck and right now cant afford the quoted 150.00$ est cost of getting a new one. please help me out , Quote Link to comment
fourfiveten Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 1.pull passenger door lock. 2.get the # off it. 3.use the number to get a new set cut, shouldn't be more that $30 (presuming the door key and ignition key are the same) 1 Quote Link to comment
83robby Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 to get at the door lock should i just pull off the door skins and hit it out? Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 is their any way to override the ignition with like a push button start or something along those lines Yes, it's call hot wiring. It's pretty easy to do. But it won't unlock your steering column, so you won't be able to steer the truck. Quote Link to comment
fourfiveten Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Once you get the door skin off there is a clip holding the lock in place. Slide it off and push out the lock cylinder. Quote Link to comment
Skulptr Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Take both door cylinders out and take to a.hole in the wall lock smith.. I say both because the passenger has the code, but they can also test on the drivers make sure the cut is right. I had keys made for mine for 15 bucks. Or you could use a really shaved key, and it will unlock the ignition and allow you to turn it. Having a cut key just keeps them from getting pulled out of the ignition. Before I had my keys made I just used my key to unlock it, then I could pull it out and start with anything flat including a dime Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 so I am guessing you are talking about your 720?? Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 call nissan with the VIN and ask if they can cut a key by code Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 call nissan with the VIN and ask if they can cut a key by code Key code is (was) on the back side of the glove box door. Ignition can be removed to enable steering and 'hot wire' 1 screw on ignition switch has to be drilled out though....if not....it has been replaced at one time Quote Link to comment
ZackeryNM Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Find another key like your old one and file it down until it fits in. problem solved temporarily. dont mess with it when it is in your ignition though; the key can fall out lol. Quote Link to comment
fourfiveten Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Did you get it started??? Hotwire or key? Quote Link to comment
Meltor Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 use your spare. always have a spare Quote Link to comment
ZackeryNM Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 use your spare. always have a spare just to be sure he means spare key, not tire. pretty sure changing the tire wont help I have three spare keys kept on hand in different places around the house. Quote Link to comment
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