Steering lock failure

Terrace · 03-21-2012, 10:25 PM

Is this just a US thing or has anybody up here had this problem ?
Cw

gabo · 03-22-2012, 02:47 AM

no steering wheel lock failure in my car. havent heard anyone here in B.C with that problem eather. you might wanna get your car looked at.

LMBmikeZ · 03-22-2012, 05:57 AM

Terrace - steering lock failure is happening on any of the 2009,2010 and I believe they have had a couple 2011 starting to have it. My buddy here in toronto already had his go (awx z34) he is the only one so far(as mentioned in the DIY thread by kenchen) to have taken the failed one out open it up and get everything moving inside again and working on the car. As for everyone else they have just been going to the dealership and getting it replaced for free. Or a few are buying it on there own and replacing it themselves. GL and hope everyone doesnt get stranded..........

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sinceday1 · 03-22-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

Terrace - steering lock failure is happening on any of the 2009,2010 and I believe they have had a couple 2011 starting to have it. My buddy here in toronto already had his go (awx z34) he is the only one so far(as mentioned in the DIY thread by kenchen) to have taken the failed one out open it up and get everything moving inside again and working on the car. As for everyone else they have just been going to the dealership and getting it replaced for free. Or a few are buying it in there own and replacing it themselves. GL and hope evryone doesnt get stranded..........

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Replacing it for free from the dealer "BEFORE" it fails?? or after being stranded?

nurbrun · 03-22-2012, 09:34 AM

My electronic steering lock failed 3 weeks ago. It actually happened in an underground parking lot which turned into a 2 day ordeal trying to tow it out. I drive an 09 Z which is still luckily under warranty....the part itself goes for $1100

I should probably note that I imported my Z from the US

GaleForce · 03-22-2012, 12:19 PM

You can get the part from a US dealer for ~$500. That's the route I'll take if mine fails outside of warranty.

My car was also imported from the US.

Arkaine · 03-22-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

You can get the part from a US dealer for ~$500. That's the route I'll take if mine fails outside of warranty.

My car was also imported from the US.

That's my plan as well.. imported from the US too.

gabo · 03-22-2012, 03:51 PM

maybe this happens to US Z only??

AWX Z34 · 03-22-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gabo

maybe this happens to US Z only??

Nope! Happened to mine.

LMBmikeZ · 03-22-2012, 05:42 PM

it has happened to other Canadian models as well.

sinceday1 - I would think the dealerships would only replace it if it has broken/failed. Wouldn't make sense for them to be replacing parts that are still working.

Also the other guys are correct you can source the steering lock from the states for around $500. No way I would pay a Canadian dealer $1100! They can go fly a kite

GaleForce · 03-22-2012, 06:51 PM

Yep! A kite with a cinder block for a tail.

LMBmikeZ · 03-22-2012, 08:37 PM

or they can fly a metal framed one in a thunderstorm!

Megan370z · 03-27-2012, 01:15 AM

i had that problem last november and my Z is a 2009 bought in Quebec

AWX Z34 · 03-28-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Megan370z

i had that problem last november and my Z is a 2009 bought in Quebec

Give me a high five for us experiencing this crap!!!! BS! lmao

LMBmikeZ · 03-28-2012, 08:15 AM

.........o wait I'm probably next

03-21-2012, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Terrace Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 16 Drives: Nissan 370Z BR AT Rep Power: 14	Steering lock failure Is this just a US thing or has anybody up here had this problem ? Cw

03-22-2012, 05:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Terrace - steering lock failure is happening on any of the 2009,2010 and I believe they have had a couple 2011 starting to have it. My buddy here in toronto already had his go (awx z34) he is the only one so far(as mentioned in the DIY thread by kenchen) to have taken the failed one out open it up and get everything moving inside again and working on the car. As for everyone else they have just been going to the dealership and getting it replaced for free. Or a few are buying it on there own and replacing it themselves. GL and hope everyone doesnt get stranded.......... ( Click to show/hide ) When your steering lock fails __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON Last edited by LMBmikeZ; 03-23-2012 at 10:49 AM.

03-22-2012, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	You can get the part from a US dealer for ~$500. That's the route I'll take if mine fails outside of warranty. My car was also imported from the US. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-22-2012, 05:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	it has happened to other Canadian models as well. sinceday1 - I would think the dealerships would only replace it if it has broken/failed. Wouldn't make sense for them to be replacing parts that are still working. Also the other guys are correct you can source the steering lock from the states for around $500. No way I would pay a Canadian dealer $1100! They can go fly a kite __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

03-22-2012, 06:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Yep! A kite with a cinder block for a tail. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-22-2012, 02:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
gabo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: port coquitlam, BC Posts: 390 Drives: 2010 grey 370z M6 Rep Power: 14	no steering wheel lock failure in my car. havent heard anyone here in B.C with that problem eather. you might wanna get your car looked at.

03-22-2012, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
nurbrun Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	My electronic steering lock failed 3 weeks ago. It actually happened in an underground parking lot which turned into a 2 day ordeal trying to tow it out. I drive an 09 Z which is still luckily under warranty....the part itself goes for $1100 I should probably note that I imported my Z from the US

03-22-2012, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
gabo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: port coquitlam, BC Posts: 390 Drives: 2010 grey 370z M6 Rep Power: 14	maybe this happens to US Z only??

03-22-2012, 08:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	or they can fly a metal framed one in a thunderstorm! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

03-27-2012, 01:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 24	i had that problem last november and my Z is a 2009 bought in Quebec __________________ Megan Journal Click Me ....................One Man Team Motorsport Click Me

03-28-2012, 08:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	.........o wait I'm probably next __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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