Nissan Anti Theft System

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Mon 9 Jan 2006 12:03
Nissan Anti Theft System - Chris S
I recently bought a 1997 Nissan Micra with an odd/incomplete set of locks.

I can get a complete set from a scrapyard for £50.

However I've been told that I can't change the steering lock as my ignition key (about 2cm long with a red spot on it) contains a micro-chip with a unique code that controls the immobiliser.

Does anybody know if this is true? If it is then is there any easy way to fit the new ignition lock and just use the one key?
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Mon 9 Jan 2006 12:26
Nissan Anti Theft System - bell boy
yes it should have a pats chip in it
the lock set youve bought?buying may also have the red chip in it ?if that is the case then you could try swapping the chips?Personally i would dab the ignition key already in use with some red paint and use the other key for all the other locks,the only time this can become a problem is if you use the car for a bank heist and try to make a quick getaway with the wrong key.The ignition barrel is easy to take off by the way just 2 shear bolts and a multiplug plus the transponder aerial if it has one
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Mon 9 Jan 2006 16:26
Nissan Anti Theft System - Chris S
yes it should have a pats chip in it
the lock set youve bought?buying may also have the red chip
in it? if that is the case then you could try
swapping the chips?


Thanks - do you know if the chip is behind the red-panel in the key? Also is it possible to get it out without breaking it?
Personally i would dab the ignition key already in
use with some red paint and use the other key for
all the other locks


Is it possible that the chip in the 'door' key could interfere the ignition?
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