Nissan Repair: 2000 nissan altima, altima gxe, nissan altima

Question
am buying a 2000 altima gxe with a bad transmission to use for parts for my 2001 altima gxe. The seller cant find the key to start the engine so I can put it in nuetral to tow it home. Is there a way i can either start the car without the key or get it to go into nuetral so I can tow the vehicle home behind my truck.
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Jim,

Since it has a bad transmission you could tow it with all four wheels on the ground.  I would use a tow dolly.  Anyway, to get it out of park pull the plug on the shifter and insert a screwdriver and push in until the shifter will come out of park.  This is an override switch that bypasses the solenoid.


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I was wondering if I do push in the button to get it out of gear will I be able to steer it or will it be locked. Also will the power brakes work. I was planning on towing it with a CHAIN. Is there a way to get it started so the wheel lock and power steering will work.



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Hi Jim -

You will have to remove the ignition switch assembly from the column, and the ignition cylinder from the switch. Then you can turn the ignition switch with a screwdriver to start the vehicle. Removing the switch will also unlock the steering.

Hope this helps -
calvin