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2004 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L (VQ35DE) 5-spd (AW55-50SN)

No Start

Crank / No Start

HI Nissan Gurus,

Any of you can tell me if it is possible to replace this 04 Maxima steering lock with a used one. Many car brand need new one when replaced but can't tell about this one.

Thank you for your help, appreciated

Regards, Herman

Kyle Owner/Technician

Florida

Kyle

Yes, you should be able to. I have a hard time finding them and you can occasionally find emulators for those as well.

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Robert Owner/Technician

Florida

Robert

2004 ? steering lock is part of ign assy. Program new key

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John Owner

New York

John

Herman, I am a little confused here. 2004 Nissan Maxima were regular blade key with conventional steering lock. I started seeing “twist key” on Maxima in … This was a hybrid system with an I-Key and a removable key that could be inserted into lock cylinder as well. Is that what you have? I don't remember twist key on 2004 model year. In any event if it is twist key and you are…

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Lupo Diagnostician

Arizona

Lupo

Yes it is, done it many times….good luck.

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Herman Instructor

Quebec

Herman Update

Thank you all for you're great advices, car is now fixed.

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