I lost my key to my Maxima and popped the lock it's a 99 I got it to turn over but is the security system keeping it from cranking

Asked by GuruXY7DG Oct 09, 2018 at 05:56 PM about the 1999 Nissan Maxima SE

Question type: General

I had to pop the ignition switch
in my 99 Maxima cause I lost
key and It will turn over now
but it want start is that the
security system if so how do I
get by it..

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You can't bypass the security system and popping the lock was not the thing to do. Call a locksmith to see if they can help you. Also a trip to the dealership might be necessary to program the vehicle to recognize a different key.

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