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

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 04:37 PM

^^ sucks...

and with your luck chances are your steering lock will temporarily fix itself from the tow (vibrations and all) and dealer will say 'hey i told you so.' that's how this f-king story will go. (hope not).

TongMan · 01-23-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

So i just got back from the Dealership...it did not go well. The manager kept trying to argue with me..he wouldnt even listen to what I had to say. I printed all the threads of ppl having the steering wheel locked thing..he didnt even want to look at them...I even printed out the part that I need he didnt want to look at that either. He kept sayin its my car starter and he seen so many times it goes wrong. Then He kept saying that stuff on the internet that i read... alot of time they are wrong.. Then he continues sayings its my automatic car starter thats doing this. He will do a dianogsis test on it and said he is pretty sure it that is my car starter is the problem..that i need to have it removed before they can even work on my car. What the F man i am pissed!

When you say "automatic car starter" you mean a remote starter right? I'm confused. When you have mods and you claim a problem with that is related to your mods, you have just allowed dealers an excellent reason to deny your warranty claim, like exactly what you are going through now.

Jasonle · 01-23-2012, 06:27 PM

Yeah your right.. not looking forward to paying $1000

MJB · 01-23-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Yeah your right.. not looking forward to paying $1000

If they deny it under warranty, I would just order the part from Nissan and install it yourself. DIY looks super easy.

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

If they deny it under warranty, I would just order the part from Nissan and install it yourself. DIY looks super easy.

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

x2.

not worth dishing out $800+ for parts, labor, and tow.

370zproject · 01-23-2012, 09:39 PM

mine keeps coming on then off hasnt failed yet comeon recall FFF!!!!

Jasonle · 01-23-2012, 09:43 PM

Im not good at installing stuff.. so its just screwing the new one in and thats it? Don't have to reprogram anything? Sorry for the dumb questions! I might end up going this route.

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

mine keeps coming on then off hasnt failed yet comeon recall FFF!!!!

you've been just touching the steering lock or have you been tapping at it, etc?

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Im not good at installing stuff.. so its just screwing the new one in and thats it? Don't have to reprogram anything? Sorry for the dumb questions! I might end up going this route.

right, there's no programming involved. all you need to do is roll on your back (this is very uncomfortable and clumsy if you've never done this before) stick your head under the steering column and look up. just shine a flash light and you will see it in your face.

you will need to have an angled pair of long nose plies (not regular long nose). most hardware and hobby shops have them. and lefty loosy out the round security bolts. just take your time.

there is one harness you detach with a tab on the top side. you dont need special tools for that either. just feel for it with your fingers, press it down and detach.

370zproject · 01-23-2012, 09:53 PM

no one time that worked now it goes on and off by it self only a matter of time till it shorts

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

no one time that worked now it goes on and off by it self only a matter of time till it shorts

yah, at least you know wat to do if it fails.

370zproject · 01-23-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, at least you know wat to do if it fails.

cry?

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

cry?

no, just replace the damn thing.

370zproject · 01-23-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

no, just replace the damn thing.

if i had a spare 500 XD i would

Jasonle · 01-23-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you've been just touching the steering lock or have you been tapping at it, etc?

right, there's no programming involved. all you need to do is roll on your back (this is very uncomfortable and clumsy if you've never done this before) stick your head under the steering column and look up. just shine a flash light and you will see it in your face.

you will need to have an angled pair of long nose plies (not regular long nose). most hardware and hobby shops have them. and lefty loosy out the round security bolts. just take your time.

there is one harness you detach with a tab on the top side. you dont need special tools for that either. just feel for it with your fingers, press it down and detach.

Wow thanks for all your guys help! Ill wait till i hear back from the dealer and if they don't cover.. ill do it myself! Or try too. Thanks!

01-23-2012, 06:27 PM	#138 (permalink)
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01-23-2012, 09:43 PM	#143 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Im not good at installing stuff.. so its just screwing the new one in and thats it? Don't have to reprogram anything? Sorry for the dumb questions! I might end up going this route. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-23-2012, 09:53 PM	#145 (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	no one time that worked now it goes on and off by it self only a matter of time till it shorts __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ sucks... and with your luck chances are your steering lock will temporarily fix itself from the tow (vibrations and all) and dealer will say 'hey i told you so.' that's how this f-king story will go. (hope not).