Second Hand Nissan 370Z Ignition Switch

The Nissan 370Z (produced from 2009 onwards) uses a push-button ignition system rather than a traditional barrel-and-key ignition switch, so there is no conventional ignition switch fitted to any variant of this model. If you are having ignition or starting problems, the part you are most likely looking for is the push-button start switch itself, the intelligent key (I-Key) receiver unit, or the steering column switch assembly. Confirm exactly which component has failed with your breaker before requesting a quote, as these are distinct parts with different prices and fitment considerations.

Because the 370Z has never had a conventional ignition switch, a diagnosis pointing to the 'ignition switch' usually means the fault lies with the push-button start unit, the I-Key receiver/antenna, the brake light switch (which must signal the car before it will start), or occasionally the BCM (body control module). A good first step is to tell your breaker your exact symptom - for example, whether the dash lights up but the engine won't crank, or whether the car doesn't recognise the key at all - so they can help identify the correct used part. Never assume a generic 'ignition switch' listing applies to the 370Z without confirming with the breaker against your registration.

The 350Z did use a more conventional key-start ignition system in many of its model years, whereas the 370Z moved to push-button start, meaning the two cars use fundamentally different ignition architectures and the parts are not interchangeable. If you need a starting or ignition-related component for your 370Z, you need to source a part that was specifically removed from another 370Z rather than a 350Z. Confirm the exact part number and compatibility with your breaker against your registration before purchasing.

Because the 370Z does not have a traditional ignition switch on any trim level, trim does not affect this particular search in the usual sense - all UK 370Z variants from GT through to Nismo use the same push-button start architecture. However, the specific part you actually need (start button, I-Key unit, etc.) should still be confirmed against your registration with the breaker, as software calibration and key programming requirements can vary. The Nismo variant in particular may have differences in the steering column area that are worth flagging to the breaker.

The 370Z received a facelift in 2013, bringing updates to the interior and some electrical systems, and it is possible that minor revisions were made to components like the start button or I-Key receiver around this time. Because no conventional ignition switch exists on either generation, the relevant question for your breaker is whether the specific electronic starting component - start button, key receiver, or related module - from a pre-2013 car will work correctly in a post-2013 car or vice versa. Route this question directly to your breaker with both the donor car's and your own registration, as cross-generation electronic compatibility is not something that can be guaranteed without checking part numbers.