Second Hand Nissan Pulsar Ignition Switch

The Nissan Pulsar (2014–2018) was offered with both a traditional keyed ignition switch and, on higher specification variants, a push-button start with keyless entry. If your car has a push-button start, there is no conventional ignition barrel or switch in the usual sense, so you would instead be looking for the start button assembly or the related steering column components. Check your dashboard to confirm which system your car has before requesting quotes.

Both years fall within the single UK generation of the Nissan Pulsar (2014–2018), so the ignition switch is likely to be the same unit, provided both cars use the keyed rather than push-button start system. However, confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as minor running changes can sometimes affect the steering column assembly these switches sit within. Never assume fitment is guaranteed without cross-referencing part numbers.

For the keyed ignition switch itself, trim level does not affect fitment — the mechanical and electrical switch assembly is the same whether the car is a Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, or Tekna. The important distinction is whether your trim came with keyless push-button start (common on Tekna), in which case a conventional ignition switch is not what you need. Confirm the ignition type on your specific car with the breaker when requesting a quote.

Engine size and type do not affect ignition switch fitment — the switch sits in the steering column and is not engine-specific. As long as both cars are the same generation (2014–2018 UK Pulsar) and both use keyed ignition rather than push-button start, the switch should be compatible. Always ask the breaker to verify part numbers against your registration before purchasing.

Although Nissan shares platforms and components across models, you should not assume that the ignition switch from a Qashqai, Note, or other Nissan of the same period will physically and electrically match the Pulsar without verification. Ignition switches are often tied to the specific steering column assembly and immobiliser system of the vehicle they came from. Ask the breaker to confirm cross-compatibility against your Pulsar's registration rather than relying on brand-family assumptions.

First confirm your Pulsar has a keyed ignition rather than push-button start, as the two systems are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, give them your full registration so they can verify the part number and confirm the switch matches your steering column and immobiliser setup. Bear in mind that used ignition switches are sometimes supplied without keys, and UK immobiliser pairing may require a locksmith or dealer to programme the new switch to your car.