Remove Nissan Qashqai ignition HOW TO safely 

Thanks so much for using us and this feedback :)

This is interesting, thanks for sharing it. We've seen lots of files stuck in the ignition, when they've been posted to us for us to fix. If you've fixed your own without replacing all the worn parts, you've saved some money, well done

Thank you I used a file as so expertly described and fixed my nissan. The secret is like you say to use a small file and grind off with the edge the spike.. not to use a file the size of the key as that will get stuck and may brake off

Thanks matty worked a treat, this is why the tinternet was invented!

Just tried this on my car, it WORKED!!!!!! nice one mate your a f#£king LEGEND

matty00w1 THANK you sir! Fixed mine! Panics for a moment as I used a file same size as the key. Use a small flat file.

Hello, we offer a repair service, here's the link thecarkeyman.co.uk/key-news/nissan-ignition-key-stuck-repair-service/

Hi Leon It depends on the problem you have. If you have a key that is getting stuck in the lock, then getting a new key cut will not help you, in fact it will make things worse. If you need help, please give us a ring on 01522 514141 tomorrow and we'll give you advice

Hi, the key is in there parts. There is the blade, the screw and the black square remote. As long as the black remote stays the same you don’t need to code new keys. Just put the new blade into your old key

No, I've done hundreds and never needed to

Hi Monna, thanks very much for the feedback :)

Hello, so is yours a proximity key? Do you normally have the key in your pocket?

@@TheCarKeyMan It's a proximity key, but I never used it. Have been using the actual key

Hi, Nissan sell them

Hi, the thread is 19mm long

Hi Kyle, if the barrelis faulty, then yes, it will stop the buttons working. Give us a call if you still need help

@@TheCarKeyMan Had a key man out, couldn't solve it. Turns out it was the barrell after all. Wasn't locking the pin when pulling the key out of ignition. I'm assuming the car thought the key was still in ignition hence not being able to lock or open with fob. Thank you for getting back to me. Top man👍👍👍👍

Hi, this is a really common problem. What year is it? Are you in the UK?

@@TheCarKeyMan 2011 1.4 visia model, Bristol UK.

OK, we charge £180 for a full repair by post. If you need help take a look at our webpage with all the questions you may have thecarkeyman.co.uk/nissan-ignition-key-stuck-repair-service/

@@TheCarKeyMan O.k. Thanks for your help.

Hi John. When have you fitted the second hand ignition? Was it running before with the old ignition?

Might need to put the immobiliser chips from the old key to the new ones. Think I have the same issue.

I just had the same issue! Replaced with a second hand part ignition turned up but engine wouldn't turn. Swapped the keys onto my old fobs and works just fine Hope this helps 🙏

Hi, thanks for watching, as far as I remember they are M8 bolts

Hi, did you sort this out in the end?

@@TheCarKeyMan no sir, waiting for your reply

Hi Dal, yes you can, but you'd be better off getting the old lock fixed

I thought if I changed the whole barrel with the black box it would work (new keys). I was wrong.

you're welcome, thanks for watching :)

Thank you :)

You're welcome Fouad, glad it heped you :)

You're very welcome :)

That's great Joseph, glad to help :)

Hi Phillip. When you say you had them repaired, what was wrong with them before?

The key was sticking and eventually would not turn at all. Repaired by a so called vehicle locksmith. Ignition works but now cannot lock the vehicle. New batteries in fob. Removed transponder lead as per telephone conversation last night, but to no avail

Hi Philip. Ok, so there are a couple of things that may have happened. The thing that causes the key to stick is known as the 'dust cover' It gets worn and grabs the key. Unfortunately, this isn't the purpose of the faulty part part at all, it is not there to keep the dust out. It has two jobs. Firstly it prevents the central locking coming on when the key is in the ignition. You should not be able to put the central locking on with the key in the ignition lock. Can you? Secondly, the small widget inside also is used to tell the car that the central locking is allowed to work, by way of a small micro switch. There are some auto locksmiths simply removing this important part of the lock. It takes away the sticking key problem but creates the two problems mentioned. Has the part just been taken out?

Hmmmmm all very complicated and I trusted a family friend to carry out the work at a cost of £200 which I aim to recover somehow. I think the only way is for me to get a replacement from you and fit it, following your wonderful instructions in the video above. I may need to pay you the deposit as I still need my car and return the faulty one on completion.

Does the steering lock come on when the key is in the ignition? Can you see the dust cover in the lock?

Hi Darren, what info do you think needs to be in the video please?

Nissan sell them

What size are the shear head bolts?

for my qashqai they were 8mm so probably for you car they would be the same

Hi, we just showed the model we see lots of problems with.

You're welcome :)