Second Hand Nissan NP300 Ignition Switch

The Nissan NP300 Navara (sold in the UK from around 2015 onwards in its D23 generation) is available with both traditional key-operated ignition switches and, on some higher-spec variants, keyless push-button start systems, so whether your truck has a conventional ignition switch depends on the exact variant and trim. If your NP300 uses push-button start, the barrel-style ignition switch you may be searching for simply isn't fitted. Check your dashboard to confirm which system your vehicle has before requesting quotes from a breaker.

The D40 Navara (approximately 2005–2015) and the NP300 Navara D23 (approximately 2015 onwards) are different generations with different steering column and electrical architectures, so the ignition switches are not the same part. You should always quote your exact registration to the breaker so they can pull the correct unit for the D23 generation rather than an older D40 part. Never assume cross-generation fitment without the breaker confirming against your reg.

For a conventional key-operated ignition switch, trim level does not affect the switch itself as it is determined by the steering column and electrical system fitted to the vehicle, not by interior or equipment grade. The main thing to be aware of is that range-topping trims such as the Tekna may be more likely to have push-button start rather than a traditional ignition switch, in which case no barrel-type switch is fitted at all. Confirm with the breaker which system your specific trim has by providing your registration.

The ignition switch itself is part of the steering column assembly and is not engine-specific, so in principle a diesel-engined NP300 and a petrol-engined NP300 of the same generation should share the same switch. That said, the NP300 Navara sold in the UK was overwhelmingly diesel-engined, so used switches from breakers will almost always have come from diesel vehicles. Confirm the part number matches your vehicle with the breaker before buying.

Both a 2016 and a 2019 NP300 Navara fall within the same D23 generation, which runs from approximately 2015 onwards, so the steering column and ignition switch design is broadly shared across those years. However, there was a facelift of the D23 around 2019–2021 depending on market, which may have introduced changes to some electrical components, so a cross-year swap is plausible but not guaranteed. Give both the donor vehicle's and your vehicle's registrations to the breaker and ask them to verify compatibility before purchasing.

Used NP300 Navara ignition switches are available through UK vehicle dismantlers (breakers) on marketplaces such as Findapart, where you can request quotes from multiple breakers at once. When contacting a breaker, give them your full registration number, confirm whether your vehicle has a traditional key ignition or push-button start, and ask them to match the part number to your specific vehicle. Providing the registration means the breaker can check against the correct D23 variant and trim rather than supplying a part that looks similar but may not be compatible.