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twofourty · 04-14-2007, 03:00 PM

I just installed an Apex turbo timer, wired just as the instructions say. Started the car, set it for 30 seconds and started counting down but I could not remove my key and when it was done counting down it reset and started over. My car was originally automatic and did a swap to a 5spd. I was thinking this had something to do with it, but never installed a turbo timer so I am unsure. Can anyone give me any info?

95zilvia · 04-14-2007, 07:23 PM

could not remove ur key?
YOU'RE CRAZY MAN

TipStylez · 04-14-2007, 07:38 PM

Tried pressing the button to remove it? And what did you do with the white wire?

95zilvia · 04-14-2007, 07:40 PM

sounds like
ur key is stuck

eastcoastS14 · 04-14-2007, 08:03 PM

so your key is still in the car right now?

spinitsidewayz · 04-14-2007, 08:58 PM

When did you do the swap? Did you wire the park release nice and secure?
I had mine electrical taped to itself and one day i was working around the console. Afterwards it wouldnt give me my key. Lazy fix, just taped it back.

twofourty · 04-15-2007, 12:38 AM

No, the key only gets stuck when thr turbo timer is on and works normally when it is off. In other words I have to shut the timer off just to get the key out.

twofourty · 04-15-2007, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinitsidewayz

When did you do the swap? Did you wire the park release nice and secure?
I had mine electrical taped to itself and one day i was working around the console. Afterwards it wouldnt give me my key. Lazy fix, just taped it back.

Where is this park release wire located in the car? I did not do the swap myself so I wouldn't know

nissanguy13 · 04-15-2007, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twofourty

Where is this park release wire located in the car? I did not do the swap myself so I wouldn't know

Im not a 100% positive but I think he's asking if you spliced the grey wire (the wire from the turbo timer that goes to the parking brake) to the wire that goes from the parking brake to the dash to tell the brake light to come on.

**mrmephistopheles** · 04-15-2007, 02:07 AM

Christ.

Pop off your steering column surround.
Find the solenoid that locks the key in place.
Disconnect the spade clip that supplies it power.

Once that's done (before reinstalling trim), test the system.
Turn car off, REMOVE KEY, and see what happens.

Brailleauto · 04-15-2007, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

Christ.

Pop off your steering column surround.
Find the solenoid that locks the key in place.
Disconnect the spade clip that supplies it power.

Once that's done (before reinstalling trim), test the system.
Turn car off, REMOVE KEY, and see what happens.

+1

Exactly what I was thinking.

s13_gearhead · 04-15-2007, 03:41 AM

Wait, I've got a very similar issue with an s13 that I swapped from auto to 5spd. The key gets stuck in the ignition after the engine is turned off, and will only release after what looks like a tiny red 'tab' is lifted. The tab I'm referring to is located behind the ignition lock, and underneath the top steering column guard.

Earlier a parking release was mentioned - maybe my wiring wasn't complete. Is there a parking release switch that must be re-wired to allow the key release button alone to let the key out?

04-14-2007, 03:00 PM	#1
twofourty Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: socal Posts: 170 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Turbo Timer (car wont shut off) I just installed an Apex turbo timer, wired just as the instructions say. Started the car, set it for 30 seconds and started counting down but I could not remove my key and when it was done counting down it reset and started over. My car was originally automatic and did a swap to a 5spd. I was thinking this had something to do with it, but never installed a turbo timer so I am unsure. Can anyone give me any info? __________________

04-14-2007, 08:58 PM	#6
spinitsidewayz Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When did you do the swap? Did you wire the park release nice and secure? I had mine electrical taped to itself and one day i was working around the console. Afterwards it wouldnt give me my key. Lazy fix, just taped it back. __________________ Love: 89 S13 Fastback: Super stock KA24E Daily! Hate: 89 S13 Coupe: SR20 Under the knife. 87 FC: Half Bridge Turbo Monster.

04-15-2007, 12:38 AM	#7
twofourty Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: socal Posts: 170 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	No, the key only gets stuck when thr turbo timer is on and works normally when it is off. In other words I have to shut the timer off just to get the key out. __________________

04-14-2007, 07:23 PM	#2
95zilvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South San Francisco Age: 40 Posts: 1,860 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95zilvia Feedback Score: 0 reviews	could not remove ur key? YOU'RE CRAZY MAN

04-14-2007, 07:38 PM	#3
TipStylez Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 918 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tried pressing the button to remove it? And what did you do with the white wire?

04-14-2007, 07:40 PM	#4
95zilvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South San Francisco Age: 40 Posts: 1,860 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95zilvia Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sounds like ur key is stuck

04-14-2007, 08:03 PM	#5
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	so your key is still in the car right now?

04-15-2007, 03:41 AM	#12
s13_gearhead Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Age: 42 Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wait, I've got a very similar issue with an s13 that I swapped from auto to 5spd. The key gets stuck in the ignition after the engine is turned off, and will only release after what looks like a tiny red 'tab' is lifted. The tab I'm referring to is located behind the ignition lock, and underneath the top steering column guard. Earlier a parking release was mentioned - maybe my wiring wasn't complete. Is there a parking release switch that must be re-wired to allow the key release button alone to let the key out?