Friday, December 20, 2013
How to Remove the Ignition Key Lock From a Datsun 280Z
The Datsun 280Z was a sportscar made in the late 1970s. It was later replaced with the Nissan 280z after the Nissan automobile company purchased Datsun. It is the predecessor to todays Nissan 370Z. One of the security features of the 280Z was the ability to lock the steering column and ignition key while the vehicle was parked. This acted as a deterrent to would-be car thieves. It can be frustrating to remove the ignition key lock from the 280Z unless you understand how to turn the steering wheel and ignition key a certain way. Fortunately, you can learn how to do this in a few easy steps.
Instructions
- 1
Put the vehicle in park. If you have a manual transmission, you can skip this step and go on to Step 2 below.
2Press the cars brake with your foot and hold it there. If you have not already done so, put the 280Zs key in the ignition.
3Hold the steering wheel of the car firmly with your left hand and grip the ignition key with your right hand. While turning the steering wheel quickly left and right, simultaneously turn the ignition key as if you are starting the car. The turning of the ignition key coupled with the swiveling of the steering wheel will cause the ignition key lock to release.
