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JZNx · 08-01-2014, 08:17 AM

This is only for 2009-2010 370z owners

So for the first time my 2010 370z had a steering lock failure. When this sadness happened, I panicked and didn't know what to do... Here is what I did and some of my thoughts...

ALL 2009-2010 370z are eligible for FREE REPAIR! So I would definitely recommend a Nissan dealership.

So here is what you do... First call the dealership and give them your vin and see if it is a recall... If the dealership is doing there job right, they should say bring it in. Now I read some cases where the dealership said no if that is the case, call another dealership. Even if it is far away its still worth imo.

I used triple AAA for transportation. For those who doesn't have Triple AAA, find someone who has a triple AAA insurance, as long as the person who has the insurance is there with a valid id, the ride is FREE

So I was able to get all this done for free

I had my car parked over night in a parking structure and the fee was $20 but I didn't even had to pay for that because they open the gate for free for the tow truck

Couple things that I learned
-I would inform the towing people if the car is in like a tight spot (e.g. parking structures)
-Most likely they won't have parts in stock. If you have proof of insurance, they will give you a rental car for free. That is what I did at least. So if worried about not having a car, just get to the dealership and get a rental (it was actually pretty interesting not having to shift gears :])
-Triple AAA has limited distance, so try to pick the nearest one. After certain amount of distance they charge (still worth it imo).
-Call as many dealership if needed. I've read cases where a guy had to call 3 different dealerships in three different cities and finally got a yes... lol
-Never pay! I've read cases where people had to pay over $800 to fix this thing.

Well good luck!
Please mistake me if I made any mistakes

-Jay

08-01-2014, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	Steering Lock Failure, my experiences:) This is only for 2009-2010 370z owners So for the first time my 2010 370z had a steering lock failure. When this sadness happened, I panicked and didn't know what to do... Here is what I did and some of my thoughts... ALL 2009-2010 370z are eligible for FREE REPAIR! So I would definitely recommend a Nissan dealership. So here is what you do... First call the dealership and give them your vin and see if it is a recall... If the dealership is doing there job right, they should say bring it in. Now I read some cases where the dealership said no if that is the case, call another dealership. Even if it is far away its still worth imo. I used triple AAA for transportation. For those who doesn't have Triple AAA, find someone who has a triple AAA insurance, as long as the person who has the insurance is there with a valid id, the ride is FREE So I was able to get all this done for free I had my car parked over night in a parking structure and the fee was $20 but I didn't even had to pay for that because they open the gate for free for the tow truck Couple things that I learned -I would inform the towing people if the car is in like a tight spot (e.g. parking structures) -Most likely they won't have parts in stock. If you have proof of insurance, they will give you a rental car for free. That is what I did at least. So if worried about not having a car, just get to the dealership and get a rental (it was actually pretty interesting not having to shift gears :]) -Triple AAA has limited distance, so try to pick the nearest one. After certain amount of distance they charge (still worth it imo). -Call as many dealership if needed. I've read cases where a guy had to call 3 different dealerships in three different cities and finally got a yes... lol -Never pay! I've read cases where people had to pay over $800 to fix this thing. Well good luck! Please mistake me if I made any mistakes -Jay