Subject	car wont start unless the ignition is turned on
Posted by	ZEngineer on June 14, 2005 at 1:52 PM
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In Reply To	If it's a manual, get it rolling and pop the clutch. posted by brahmabull (NoVA) on June 14, 2005 at 01:43 PM
Message	which it can't be because his keys are in the trunk =) _________________________________________________________________________________ "The Z is the cause and the solution to all my problems" -- Me
Follow Ups	locked keys in z convertible - Nates_Z (NoVA) 12:57:58 06/14/05 So...you locked your keys in the trunk? - BradZ (FL) 13:05:28 06/14/05 I'd go through one of the rear "windows" vs. cutting the top - Dave N 13:09:14 06/14/05 Follow up - Nates_Z (NoVA) 13:11:39 06/14/05 How about a locksmith? Seems like your best bet to avoid - Dave N 13:13:13 06/14/05 hook 12v up to the switch. (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 13:14:41 06/14/05 Yep. That's what I did. BTW, don't call a locksmith - RedZ 19:26:32 06/14/05 Kind of a pain, but here... - 90Z-NA (ATL) 13:16:24 06/14/05 and you know this how? :) (n/m) - Madhatter10-6 13:19:01 06/14/05 I'll never tell.. :-) - 90Z-NA (ATL) 13:22:18 06/14/05 BTW, about the bolts I mentioned... - 90Z-NA (ATL) 13:28:12 06/14/05 Sounds similar to the switch mounted to the back of the 280Z - Zirvana 14:05:38 06/14/05 Speaking of 280's, wish the wife would let me have one. - 90Z-NA (ATL) 14:45:04 06/14/05 As an owner of a 1982 280ZX 2+2, and previous owner of a - Zirvana 14:51:14 06/14/05 It'd be a fun "toy" - 90Z-NA (ATL) 14:56:16 06/14/05 If it's a manual, get it rolling and pop the clutch. - brahmabull (NoVA) 13:43:07 06/14/05 Assuming his steering wheel is locked in straight (n/m) - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 13:50:18 06/14/05 car wont start unless the ignition is turned on - ZEngineer 13:52:22 06/14/05 Exactly (n/m) - 90Z-NA (ATL) 13:55:39 06/14/05 I thought the key had to be turned to accessory mode? - mickie 13:52:47 06/14/05 key turned to "on" (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 13:55:55 06/14/05 not going to start w/o power to the fuel pump, coils, etc. (n/m) - boileralum 13:53:32 06/14/05 We're too slow :( (n/m) - mickie 13:55:05 06/14/05 you better recognize! =) (n/m) - ZEngineer 13:58:22 06/14/05 I stand by my answer as having better tech to it ;) (n/m) - boileralum 14:35:19 06/14/05 Yeah yeah..... (n/m) - mickie 15:32:21 06/14/05 Hmm...it worked on my buddy's mustang. Oh well. (n/m) - brahmabull (NoVA) 15:42:31 06/14/05 Carbureted w/ a mech fuel pump, most likely, in addition - boileralum 21:18:57 06/14/05 besides, what are the odds his conv is a 5spd?? ;) (n/m) - schuss 23:37:00 06/14/05 How about this.. - BDz32 (FL) 13:55:53 06/14/05 2nd you and Brad - mickie 13:57:28 06/14/05 Nah, too easy... - 90Z-NA (ATL) 14:07:43 06/14/05 I locked mine in the trunk on saturday. We met at - rufflez 14:12:22 06/14/05 Dealer will get you a key from vehicle ID number...if you - Zirvana 14:08:33 06/14/05 Only if they have it on file which is unlikely given its age (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 14:23:31 06/14/05 Even if they do, a locksmith is cheaper. (n/m) - 90Z-NA (ATL) 14:33:54 06/14/05 A dealership can make a key off the VIN by calling Nissan... - Black Mammoth (VA) 14:36:53 06/14/05 Yes, and that's been discussed here on the Forum before. I - Zirvana 14:54:40 06/14/05 yep I did for my sisters Focus - Nadir(Detroit) 16:41:52 06/14/05 In both my Z's, in the glove compartment is a sticker with a - ZX-infinity (Austin) 15:26:38 06/14/05 Ive done that once before too, luckily I had an extra set of - jmw23712 14:29:18 06/14/05 Run a jumper wire from the.. - The-FActor 14:40:06 06/14/05 don't you have a spare key? (n/m) - 300zx88 15:36:46 06/14/05 2nd (n/m) - scottinald 23:57:04 06/14/05
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