Just Replaced Steering Column, Car Won't Turn Over
 

I just replaced the steering column in my 350z today.

A little background: The car was originally in a flood. It's a 2003 Chassis with many 2006 parts in it, including the engine, dash, cpu, ect. The steering column that was in it was rigged up at the universal joint with ridiculous welds. I'm not entirely sure what ever happened to necessitate fixing the universal joint on the steering column, but the fix they tried resulted in a great deal of play in the joint, making it obnoxious and dangerous to steer and handle the car. The new joint is solid so I'm excited to take it out for a spin. However, the engine now just keeps cranking without turning over with the newly installed steering column.

The new one had a key with it so I installed it with the ignition cylinder that came with it. Would the the problem be that I need the old ignition cylinder on the new steering column? If not, is there another issue I am overlooking? :dunno:

The ignition cylinders on these require cutting slots into the bolts that they are mounted with for removal. It's not a job I want to jump into if I don't need to.

Any help here is appreciated.

Yes you need the old key with ignition. The key has a chip in it that is programed into the ecu. There us a sensor in the ignition , if the key and computer don't match , car won't start.

You can go to the dealership and they might be able to program the new key to the old computer , but it won't be cheap.

Ok, that's a bummer. Thanks for the reply! Time to go dig around for the Dremel tool...

oh dear god, before you go drilling off your cylinder, just have the car reprogrammed for the new key and ditch your old ones.

search "program key"
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-v...ition-key.html

car will have to be present at the dealer.

^ his door will have a different key tho.... And so will the glove box. I use the key to open close Windows when I dont want to get in the car

yea ur right, f that.. dremel away sir.. enjoy. :)thats a big turbo you have mister.. your signature looks similar to my build list (6266), ive yet to turn a key tho.. but soon. :)

Hah same here the engine is in parts, shooting for 25-30psi :)

BTW I'm 05 G coupe

Hilarious...well cool man..ill stay in touch..my blocks done ( no cams) n will be done next week..tuning the week after.. I won't thread jack op anymore but feel good knowing that you picked a great turbo. Can't beat it..