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lD4RWlN · 12-16-2006, 06:46 PM

Anyways, like the title says. My key won't release. Its wierd, I turn off the ignition and I can't pull my key out until the turbo timer is done counting down and shuts the car off. As soon as the engine turns off it will allow me to pull the key out. I did a quick search and didn't come back with anything. lol just ppl who didn't know to push the little button to release the key. Anyways, a little backround on the car:
1990 base model 240sx
Used to be an auto( I figure this has something to do with it)
1jz swap
Blitz TT

I hope someone has answer for this as its annoying and having a TT is pretty much pointless right now.

smelly240 · 12-16-2006, 07:40 PM

theres a guide somewhere that talks about this - i think it might have to do with the wiring for the inhibitor and shift lock - ill look for it

you had to jumper some stuff in the A/T harness to get it to work right?

lD4RWlN · 12-17-2006, 12:09 AM

yea the safety switch was bypassed in order to let the car start.

**mrmephistopheles** · 12-17-2006, 01:20 AM

christ.

pull your steering column covers off and unplug the little solenoid that locks the key in place. IIRC, it's just a little black plug on a spade connector.

lD4RWlN · 12-17-2006, 01:27 AM

thanks, I was hoping someone wasgoing to tell me a wire to cut or splice. I was obviously making the matter more complicated than I should have. Thanks for the help.

240silvia · 12-17-2006, 01:39 AM

there is a switch on your automatic shifter. black switch with a silver metal piece that clicks up and down. Take it off your auto shifter, plus it into the harness under the center console, and zip tie it clicked down.... done.

lD4RWlN · 12-17-2006, 10:44 AM

the car is in another state right now. when i go home for christmas, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the help guys. Much appreciated.

12-16-2006, 06:46 PM	#1
lD4RWlN Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Won't release key after swap. Help Please. Anyways, like the title says. My key won't release. Its wierd, I turn off the ignition and I can't pull my key out until the turbo timer is done counting down and shuts the car off. As soon as the engine turns off it will allow me to pull the key out. I did a quick search and didn't come back with anything. lol just ppl who didn't know to push the little button to release the key. Anyways, a little backround on the car: 1990 base model 240sx Used to be an auto( I figure this has something to do with it) 1jz swap Blitz TT I hope someone has answer for this as its annoying and having a TT is pretty much pointless right now.

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12-16-2006, 07:40 PM	#2
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 43 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	theres a guide somewhere that talks about this - i think it might have to do with the wiring for the inhibitor and shift lock - ill look for it you had to jumper some stuff in the A/T harness to get it to work right?

12-17-2006, 12:09 AM	#3
lD4RWlN Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea the safety switch was bypassed in order to let the car start.

12-17-2006, 01:27 AM	#5
lD4RWlN Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks, I was hoping someone wasgoing to tell me a wire to cut or splice. I was obviously making the matter more complicated than I should have. Thanks for the help.

12-17-2006, 01:39 AM	#6
240silvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 36 Posts: 2,060 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	there is a switch on your automatic shifter. black switch with a silver metal piece that clicks up and down. Take it off your auto shifter, plus it into the harness under the center console, and zip tie it clicked down.... done.

12-17-2006, 10:44 AM	#7
lD4RWlN Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the car is in another state right now. when i go home for christmas, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the help guys. Much appreciated.