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Old 02-12-2013, 11:32 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Mid 2011 had it per the documented issues other members had. If you look under your steering wheel you will see a silver box like part. The last four numbers on the part itself should read f00d to be in the clear.
That is an interesting attachment.

My '11 was built in July of 2011. I'd read about the infamous steering wheel lock problems here many times, but I figured that my Z was late enough to not be affected. I thought it was just a problem with 2009-2010's. But my VIN is a hundred or so within the affected range on that PDF.

But curiously, I'm pretty sure I do not have a steering lock. There are no noises or clicks from the steering column when I start/stop the engine. And I'm pretty sure that the wheel can be turned when the car is off. I'll have to check at lunch. I bought it new, and I haven't disabled anything.

I'll take another look at the excellent write-ups that are over on the DIY thread and see what I've got going on under my dash. (DIY: 2009 - 2010 Steering Wheel Lock Fix w/ Pics!)

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