Hornet_2497 answered 7 years ago
That's a safety lock out switch so the vehicle won't lunge forward (or backwards) if it's accidentally started in gear. I saw a careless guy in my shop reach in and start a plow truck in gear (thinking it was in neutral) and yes, it went through the wall. Not a pretty sight. Glad nobody got killed.
2003 Nissan Maxima SE
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Maintenance & Repair
once i get it started after ten mins it starts normal all day long until morning then i have to repeat the steps again turn key on sit for 10 mins until red light shuts off
2001 Nissan Maxima SE
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Maintenance & Repair
i change the gear box of my Nissan maxima 98 model but after fixing it i realized that the engine refused to start. we eventually discover that only 3 plug is sparking when the ignition is turn on. we...
1998 Nissan Maxima
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Maintenance & Repair
i have a 98 nissan maxima. in order to start my car i have to turn the key further back than normal and hold it there a second. then its starts without a problem... any idea why or what i have to fi...
1998 Nissan Maxima SE
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Maintenance & Repair
It cranks but don't start, I been told that the Ignition switch has to be re programed, is there any way I can do it my self that you can tell me how to do it?
2000 Nissan Maxima SE
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Maintenance & Repair
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