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Micra keyless go steering/ignition lock jams
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<blockquote data-quote="ChrisV" data-source="post: 407427" data-attributes="member: 9708"><p>I've just purchase a 03 Micra 1.2SE with keyless go. The ignition switch (steering lock) is hard to engage (release), but a good wiggle of the steering and knob at the same time normally sorts it. However, sometime (hot days perhaps!!!!) it is almost impossible to disengage the steering lock, sometimes you end up giving up after 10-15 mins of trying</p><p></p><p>I understand the correct procedure, key close to the lock, press the brake (firmly, especially if vacuum has been lost) and make sure the KEY symbol on the dash is green.... </p><p></p><p>When it finally works, I get the strong impression that something is binding/sticking in the lock, perhaps a plunger, or something that is spring loaded that is finding it difficult to move freely. It feels mechanical. There is no sign of tampering and no sign that anyone has injected ‘spray oil’ into the lock (and I won't).</p><p></p><p>When I called my local Nissan Dealer, an extremely helpful (and honest by the sounds of it) guy explained that they can be a problem, especially on early models. There was also a suggestion that the recent hot weather was making matters worse as they’d had 2-3 in the last few days. He went on to say that as the lock is sealed, they only thing they can do is to replace the barrel at between £200 and £300, BUT this may not correct the problem. He went on to say that Nissan were aware of the problem, but did not have a resolution. He also suggested a local locksmith may be able to resolve the problem, something I found strange, but sounded like it was from experience (perhaps stripping the lock any lubing with graphite powder). I asked if I could change the lock muself (drill/drift out the sheer bolts), but he recommended against it due to the wireless electronics (needing re-programming). He was basically suggesting I simply go to a local locksmith and get him to sort the lock.</p><p></p><p>The predicament I have is that if no one, including Nissan, knows how to resolve this apparently known issue (other than getting a locksmith in) and they are not giving me the confidence to let them loose replacing the barrel etc (the suggestion was it'd be around £300) if it was not going to resolve the problem.</p><p></p><p>Any ideas, or previous experience of this problem....</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance</p><p></p><p>Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChrisV, post: 407427, member: 9708"] I've just purchase a 03 Micra 1.2SE with keyless go. The ignition switch (steering lock) is hard to engage (release), but a good wiggle of the steering and knob at the same time normally sorts it. However, sometime (hot days perhaps!!!!) it is almost impossible to disengage the steering lock, sometimes you end up giving up after 10-15 mins of trying I understand the correct procedure, key close to the lock, press the brake (firmly, especially if vacuum has been lost) and make sure the KEY symbol on the dash is green.... When it finally works, I get the strong impression that something is binding/sticking in the lock, perhaps a plunger, or something that is spring loaded that is finding it difficult to move freely. It feels mechanical. There is no sign of tampering and no sign that anyone has injected ‘spray oil’ into the lock (and I won't). When I called my local Nissan Dealer, an extremely helpful (and honest by the sounds of it) guy explained that they can be a problem, especially on early models. There was also a suggestion that the recent hot weather was making matters worse as they’d had 2-3 in the last few days. He went on to say that as the lock is sealed, they only thing they can do is to replace the barrel at between £200 and £300, BUT this may not correct the problem. He went on to say that Nissan were aware of the problem, but did not have a resolution. He also suggested a local locksmith may be able to resolve the problem, something I found strange, but sounded like it was from experience (perhaps stripping the lock any lubing with graphite powder). I asked if I could change the lock muself (drill/drift out the sheer bolts), but he recommended against it due to the wireless electronics (needing re-programming). He was basically suggesting I simply go to a local locksmith and get him to sort the lock. The predicament I have is that if no one, including Nissan, knows how to resolve this apparently known issue (other than getting a locksmith in) and they are not giving me the confidence to let them loose replacing the barrel etc (the suggestion was it'd be around £300) if it was not going to resolve the problem. Any ideas, or previous experience of this problem.... Thanks in advance Chris [/QUOTE]
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