DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

370zproject · 01-25-2012, 12:24 AM

spearfish25 · 01-25-2012, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Hmm, this might mean that the BCM can be updated to "delete" the steering lock (along with physical removal of course).

Anyone know if the BCM can be reflashed?

Any chance a 2012 BCM costs less than $500?

***edit: I just found a 2010 BCM for $269. Now to find a place selling a 2012 version...

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 04:32 PM

MJB- i think those are RevC (even though they post JF00D). RevD's are on backorder. if i were you, i would order elsewhere (may be the shop mr.happytheman posted) to get the RevD. expect up to 4wks to delivery.

MJB · 01-24-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

MJB- i think those are RevC (even though they post JF00D). RevD's are on backorder. if i were you, i would order elsewhere (may be the shop mr.happytheman posted) to get the RevD. expect up to 4wks to delivery.

Might as well get the latest and greatest version, even if you have to wait a little longer for it.

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB

Might as well get the latest and greatest version, even if you have to wait a little longer for it.

especially since you already have RevC and we've only heard of one failure to date in that revision.

Baer383 · 01-24-2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

MJB- i think those are RevC (even though they post JF00D). RevD's are on backorder. if i were you, i would order elsewhere (may be the shop mr.happytheman posted) to get the RevD. expect up to 4wks to delivery.

I found a "D" at a dealer in el paso Tx and they wanted $726.00

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I found a "D" at a dealer in el paso Tx and they wanted $726.00

Damn... rather have a spare RevC in the car for 500.

Baer383 · 01-24-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Damn... rather have a spare RevC in the car for 500.

I know I have the "C" in my car now and I am looking for a "D"

ZForce · 01-24-2012, 07:44 PM

Mr. kenchan, thanks for the reply (about 3 pages back). I have been offline and just catching up on this thread. Low battery battery if car is left sitting for any long periods of time, good call. Good price on the battery tender from amazon. I have a heavy duty one but will look into the amazon one. Probably not a cold weather issue, just throwing it out for some opinions.

Any previous owners (like myself) of the oil consuming 06 rev-up engines will agree it's an uphill battle with NNA. A TSB is more likely than any recall.

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I know I have the "C" in my car now and I am looking for a "D"

yep, i know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

Mr. kenchan, thanks for the reply (about 3 pages back). I have been offline and just catching up on this thread. Low battery battery if car is left sitting for any long periods of time, good call. Good price on the battery tender from amazon. I have a heavy duty one but will look into the amazon one. Probably not a cold weather issue, just throwing it out for some opinions.

Any previous owners (like myself) of the oil consuming 06 rev-up engines will agree it's an uphill battle with NNA. A TSB is more likely than any recall.

np!

sucks that NNA is not very responsive to our needs.

GaleForce · 01-24-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

np!

sucks that NNA is not very responsive to our needs.

They are like every other Auto Manufacturer... they'll give you the ol' reach around (do almost anything to seal the deal) during purchasing process... then everything goes to crap when you need service.

ZForce · 01-25-2012, 10:56 AM

^ bummer man, hopefully the wait is not too long, but know that is wishful thinking from what I have read here and on the other threads.

Mr.kenchan, just a thought.... maybe setup a poll on this thread for those that have failed along with the rev number. It would give us a better idea of the number of failed units.

kenchan · 01-25-2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

^ bummer man, hopefully the wait is not too long, but know that is wishful thinking from what I have read here and on the other threads.

Mr.kenchan, just a thought.... maybe setup a poll on this thread for those that have failed along with the rev number. It would give us a better idea of the number of failed units.

woo, that's a great idea.... i dont know how to do it. i will ask trips.

GaleForce · 01-25-2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

^ bummer man, hopefully the wait is not too long, but know that is wishful thinking from what I have read here and on the other threads.

Mr.kenchan, just a thought.... maybe setup a poll on this thread for those that have failed along with the rev number. It would give us a better idea of the number of failed units.

Awesome idea!

Thechidz · 01-25-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

^ bummer man, hopefully the wait is not too long, but know that is wishful thinking from what I have read here and on the other threads.

Mr.kenchan, just a thought.... maybe setup a poll on this thread for those that have failed along with the rev number. It would give us a better idea of the number of failed units.

i've started collecting data here: Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

01-25-2012, 12:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	ztow.jpg __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Just joined the "Dreaded Steering Lock Club"	Timotay	New Forum Member	2	03-06-2013 04:40 PM
Need a steering lock assembly!!	bfowlzr33	Wanted	8	01-02-2013 04:40 PM
Dreaded steering lock	Jim Roberts	Exterior & Interior	2	12-12-2012 03:08 PM
Steering lock repair	fritz	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	38	02-22-2012 09:30 PM

01-24-2012, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	MJB- i think those are RevC (even though they post JF00D). RevD's are on backorder. if i were you, i would order elsewhere (may be the shop mr.happytheman posted) to get the RevD. expect up to 4wks to delivery.

01-24-2012, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Mr. kenchan, thanks for the reply (about 3 pages back). I have been offline and just catching up on this thread. Low battery battery if car is left sitting for any long periods of time, good call. Good price on the battery tender from amazon. I have a heavy duty one but will look into the amazon one. Probably not a cold weather issue, just throwing it out for some opinions. Any previous owners (like myself) of the oil consuming 06 rev-up engines will agree it's an uphill battle with NNA. A TSB is more likely than any recall.

01-25-2012, 10:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	^ bummer man, hopefully the wait is not too long, but know that is wishful thinking from what I have read here and on the other threads. Mr.kenchan, just a thought.... maybe setup a poll on this thread for those that have failed along with the rev number. It would give us a better idea of the number of failed units.