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

ZMan8 · 03-21-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

went to the dealer, they said the battery on the key needed replacement and that the light wont go off until I change it on both keys...

so I did that and of course the light is still on..

typical dealer will try to run you through all these other "solutions"

kevr6 · 03-21-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

typical dealer will try to run you through all these other "solutions"

That was the first thing I tried also before checking the forums!!

ZCarMan · 03-21-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Can someone list a link to the reversion d so I can buy one? Thanks. I have rev c and it stopped working, luckily my z is in my garage.

Steering Lock:
LOCK SET-STEERING - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Security Screws if you want them:
SCREW-STEERING LOCK - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

KaienZ34 · 03-21-2012, 06:26 PM

I don't know if i should buy the extended warranty mine is up this month?

azn370z · 03-21-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Steering Lock:
LOCK SET-STEERING - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Security Screws if you want them:
SCREW-STEERING LOCK - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Thanks
I actually bought it from our vendor Fred bean.

kenchan · 03-21-2012, 09:09 PM

im glad folks are taking necessary action and being prepared.

im glad i made this thread.

flashburn · 03-22-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I don't know if i should buy the extended warranty mine is up this month?

Just remember, even if you do get the warranty, and your steering-lock fails, you're still going to have to deal with the hassle of having it towed to the dealer, and then having to wait for the part to come in.

KaienZ34 · 03-22-2012, 08:49 AM

Very true

GaleForce · 03-22-2012, 11:17 AM

I'm sure buying the part and installing it yourself will be much cheaper than the extended warranty. Especially if the extended warranty has a deductible.

ZMan8 · 03-22-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I'm sure buying the part and installing it yourself will be much cheaper than the extended warranty. Especially if the extended warranty has a deductible.

KaienZ34 · 03-22-2012, 01:43 PM

Not sure on the deductible, but the nissan extended warranty is $1,7xx.

flashburn · 03-22-2012, 05:19 PM

Not worth it. Never buy ANY extended warranties, and in the end you'll make out ahead.

KaienZ34 · 03-22-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

went to the dealer, they said the battery on the key needed replacement and that the light wont go off until I change it on both keys...

so I did that and of course the light is still on..

Can you take a pic of the light?

GaleForce · 03-22-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

went to the dealer, they said the battery on the key needed replacement and that the light wont go off until I change it on both keys...

so I did that and of course the light is still on..

Of course the light is still on. In the owners manual it states, if the light is on, take the car to the dealership immediately for repair. It doesn't say drive the car home, change the batteries and watch the light turn off. They must be thinking of the other key light. Damn service advisors.

Any updates Ron?

GaleForce · 03-22-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Can you take a pic of the light?

The light for the key lock is on the lower left side of the fuel gauge pod. It should turn on (lights up yellow) when you start your car for ~2 seconds then turn off. It has the letters "KEY" above a key symbol. Page 2-8 of the owners manual. On page 2-10 there three paragraphs stating what to expect when that light is on.

03-21-2012, 06:26 PM	#349 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I don't know if i should buy the extended warranty mine is up this month? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-22-2012, 08:49 AM	#353 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Very true __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-22-2012, 11:17 AM	#354 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	I'm sure buying the part and installing it yourself will be much cheaper than the extended warranty. Especially if the extended warranty has a deductible. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-22-2012, 01:43 PM	#356 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Not sure on the deductible, but the nissan extended warranty is $1,7xx. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-22-2012, 05:19 PM	#357 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Not worth it. Never buy ANY extended warranties, and in the end you'll make out ahead. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

03-21-2012, 09:09 PM	#351 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	im glad folks are taking necessary action and being prepared. im glad i made this thread.

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