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Old 07-07-2004, 05:52 PM
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key , (weird)question

is it me or is it all s14, the fact that i can remove the key when the car is running, while its at on.........anybody else

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Old 07-07-2004, 06:18 PM
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I have a 91. My key doesn't come out unless it's turned off. A friend of mine rigged his ignition to do it. Don't know how or why though.
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Old 07-07-2004, 06:45 PM
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i have a 91 too and it doesnt come off unless i turn it all the way off and press the key release....thats really odd though...i should research that...
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Old 07-12-2004, 04:45 AM
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I think your key cylinder (what the hell is it called) is worn out from usage...
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Old 07-12-2004, 08:50 AM
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i had an 88 toyota pickup and i could do that.. i bet you.. if you have some 'nissan friends' you could start your car with their keys
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whats a key cylinder
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Old 07-12-2004, 03:58 PM
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if i'm correct a key cylinder is the part that u put your key in2 it has all the pins that move up when your key is inserted making it possable to turn the key...
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Old 07-12-2004, 04:42 PM
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Originally posted by driftae86
if i'm correct a key cylinder is the part that u put your key in2 it has all the pins that move up when your key is inserted making it possable to turn the key...
that's the part I'm referring to. Sorry I don't know the real name (can't remember)
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Old 07-14-2004, 06:38 PM
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Okay fyi the correct term at least where I work is ignition lock cylinger. It works the same way you house lock works only instead of having just one side with pins and sliders, an automobile and has two sides to work with, except for older cars like chevy and ford and dodge they started off with one key cut for ignition and one for locks, inefficient, YES. So we started double cutting keys to open doors and start cars. Suffice it to say if he can pull the key out he did not "rig" it. Although it is more likey that it is the key that is worn out. Ask him to take a look at it, usually it is the key that wears first constantly going in and out and higher the mileage the more worn the key. Either way both parts wear out and it is just usually the key first though. Sorry that I got on a rant there I am just full of information.
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Old 07-14-2004, 08:27 PM
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hi, its me with the key problem , so your saying i should try to change the key first and hopefully that will solve my problem...
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