1) Apx. how much would it cost parts & labor to change Ignition switch on a 1998 Nissan Maxima SE? 2) Do you think I can find the parts?

I think you need new ignition switch. not the whole ignition, but switch which is mounted to the back of the ignition cylinder. its a round white portion of the switch that has wires coming out of it and its attached to the ignition switch assembly. that white switch portion is what gives starter power to turn.

Hello Jam mmmm,

I have seen products that allege this can be accomplished...

And frankly... IF COST WERE NO OBJECT...
and YOUR ELECTRONIC SKILL peerless...
I don't doubt that t could be done.

However...

back down here in this vale of REALITY...
Your options are call a locksmith to where you are or
have your car towed to a DEALERSHIP and pay twice
as much...

If you get on AMAZON or eBay and check how little it would have cost to AVOID your current situation ... it would be MOST VEXING... my best cut charge = $6

Regardless ... do shop around: you can still save HUNDRES merely by checking & weighing your options.

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Hiya Pete, I am thinking bad number two coil pack or ignition control module if you have checked and cleaned/replaced your plugs. Also a good idea to check or replace plug wires if they are worn or have been installed longer than your last 2-3 tune ups. Just went through this myself hope this helps:-)

Fuel injectors -- run some concentrate cleaner along with tank of premium gas - that should clean them up. If that is the problem source things should work better. If it is not then you may have to have the injectors cleaned or replaced.

Here's the estimate,it uses a timing gear kit.Dealer cost is1820.00,10.2 hours,rate 100.00 per hour,labor 1020.00,parts 8.00 Shop cost is,1510.00,10.2 hours,rate 84 per hour,labor 856,parts 654.00 Do it yourself is,520.98 total.Prices will vary in different ares.

Hi,
Please check your starter relay and its solenoid for malfunction.
Regards, Jay

This is a chat room,not a business,don't have prices


Go to Napa,etc to look up cost of parts and add a couple hours labor

time to change your starter

please can i have a good vote first

chances are an ignition wire was damaged when you tugged on it to remove it from the old plug .. the ignition cables have a high resistance wire inside (not a solid wire) this is not hard to damage .. check to make sure each wire is properly seated on the plug .. its easy to not get it on all the way since you cant see it ..