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MJB · 12-11-2012, 08:34 PM

Ok, I'm not sure if this situation I've had lately is due to removing the steering lock fuse..

I have a REV C lock on my 09 Z. I'm guessing the original owner had it replaced. Just to be safe, I removed the fuse a couple months ago.

Since I removed the fuse, I get the long pause probably 1 out of every 4 starting attempts. Its anywhere from about 3-4 second long. I haven't really been concerned about it since it starts no matter what.

Lately I've had this recurring problem. I would say 1 in 5 start attemps. I push the start button and the "no key" message pops up on the dash. Replaced the batteries in the FOB and still occurs. I put the FOB into the port and it starts everytime. Sometimes if I get the "no key" message, if I press the unlock button on the FOB and then press the start button a second time it will start no problem.

Also, when I do use the FOB port to start, once the car starts and I take the key out of the port the "no key" warning starts coming up for about 30 sec and then it goes away like everything is fine. If I shut the engine off, and then try to start it again most of the time it will start no problem without using the key port. Not sure whats going on here and not sure if it was related to do with the steering lock or because I removed the fuse.

12-11-2012, 08:34 PM	#367 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	Ok, I'm not sure if this situation I've had lately is due to removing the steering lock fuse.. I have a REV C lock on my 09 Z. I'm guessing the original owner had it replaced. Just to be safe, I removed the fuse a couple months ago. Since I removed the fuse, I get the long pause probably 1 out of every 4 starting attempts. Its anywhere from about 3-4 second long. I haven't really been concerned about it since it starts no matter what. Lately I've had this recurring problem. I would say 1 in 5 start attemps. I push the start button and the "no key" message pops up on the dash. Replaced the batteries in the FOB and still occurs. I put the FOB into the port and it starts everytime. Sometimes if I get the "no key" message, if I press the unlock button on the FOB and then press the start button a second time it will start no problem. Also, when I do use the FOB port to start, once the car starts and I take the key out of the port the "no key" warning starts coming up for about 30 sec and then it goes away like everything is fine. If I shut the engine off, and then try to start it again most of the time it will start no problem without using the key port. Not sure whats going on here and not sure if it was related to do with the steering lock or because I removed the fuse. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.