EMERGENCY - I-Key and mechanical key questions

getawaydriver · 07-31-2011, 02:51 PM

370Z Forum --

So I had a bad bit of luck today.

While I was on my run, my Z key popped out of my pocket and I only noticed it 15 minutes after it had happened.

Good news is I found the key but it landed right on a set of street car tracks (think Euro subway system) and a train had ensured that my key had met its demise. I was able to salvage the mechanical key and get into my car.

I checked the owner's manual and I did not find anything on it, but I know that other Nissan vehicles can accept a mechanical key. I couldn't find anything confirming this in the owner's manual but does anyone know if the Z is able to accept a mechanical key to start the motor.

Pretty lousy way to end a Sunday but I guess I learned a lesson here...

Thanks.

GAD

Trips · 07-31-2011, 02:58 PM

It's Not possible. Sorry

You do have a backup fob right? If not go to your local dealer to order a replacement, new owners are supposed to receive two fob's at purchase. gl

azn370z · 07-31-2011, 03:00 PM

You can insert the mechanical key in the lower left side of the dash.

Trips · 07-31-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

You can insert the mechanical key in the lower left side of the dash.

The slot will only hold the fob with the mechanical key, not a mechanical key by it self.

getawaydriver · 07-31-2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

You can insert the mechanical key in the lower left side of the dash.

I thought you could too, but it is built to ready the I-Key in case the battery in the I-Key dies.

Looks like I am SOL.

I did receive two I-Keys, but I am in the military and the second one resides with my parents.

Just a bad, bad run of luck.

Trips · 07-31-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getawaydriver

I thought you could too, but it is built to ready the I-Key in case the battery in the I-Key dies.

Looks like I am SOL.

I did receive two I-Keys, but I am in the military and the second one resides with my parents.

Just a bad, bad run of luck.

Have them fedex it

getawaydriver · 07-31-2011, 03:41 PM

Out of town for three weeks... =D

07-31-2011, 02:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
getawaydriver Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 78 Drives: 2010 Z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 15	EMERGENCY - I-Key and mechanical key questions 370Z Forum -- So I had a bad bit of luck today. While I was on my run, my Z key popped out of my pocket and I only noticed it 15 minutes after it had happened. Good news is I found the key but it landed right on a set of street car tracks (think Euro subway system) and a train had ensured that my key had met its demise. I was able to salvage the mechanical key and get into my car. I checked the owner's manual and I did not find anything on it, but I know that other Nissan vehicles can accept a mechanical key. I couldn't find anything confirming this in the owner's manual but does anyone know if the Z is able to accept a mechanical key to start the motor. Pretty lousy way to end a Sunday but I guess I learned a lesson here... Thanks. GAD

07-31-2011, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	It's Not possible. Sorry You do have a backup fob right? If not go to your local dealer to order a replacement, new owners are supposed to receive two fob's at purchase. gl __________________

07-31-2011, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	You can insert the mechanical key in the lower left side of the dash. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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07-31-2011, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
getawaydriver Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 78 Drives: 2010 Z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 15	Out of town for three weeks... =D