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

370zproject · 01-31-2012, 11:11 PM

yea i got to check my dads

The Dimer · 02-01-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

update: i called nissan to find out if their systems were back up i over heard him ask someone about the back ordered part he came back to the phone saying it should be there around the 3rd hopefully he meant feb not march lol my car has been dead from the 24th

Mine's been down since the 27th. Every time my phone rings I hope it's Autobarn Nissan, but so far the only time I've heard anything about my car is when I've called them and asked for an update.

Baer383 · 02-01-2012, 11:50 AM

I have a line on a "D" revised lock cost me $475

GaleForce · 02-01-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I have a line on a "D" revised lock cost me $475

Nice! stick that thing on ebay! Ca-Ching!

6MT · 02-01-2012, 12:21 PM

very helpful thread

Baer383 · 02-01-2012, 03:51 PM

I was talking to the dealer we use at my shop to get the "D" revised lock and now he is telling me Nissan has put that part on a restricted order list now you need name,vin, year make and model of car,he said that when this happens a recall is not to far behind.

I will let you know if I hear any more news.

kenchan · 02-01-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I was talking to the dealer we use at my shop to get the "D" revised lock and now he is telling me Nissan has put that part on a restricted order list now you need name,vin, year make and model of car,he said that when this happens a recall is not to far behind.

I will let you know if I hear any more news.

thanks! i would be very happy if i can get my RevB replaced with a RevD. i would continue on with my RevC in the car until the day it dies and keep RevD in the trunk.

im not 100% convinced RevD is our total solution. but atleast we would have the latest and greatest. only time will tell how RevC and D does i guess.

370zproject · 02-01-2012, 04:57 PM

im getting the D they "said"

Jasonle · 02-01-2012, 05:18 PM

They told me "D" too! ETA Febuary 17th

Baer383 · 02-01-2012, 06:22 PM

I got one be here next week more good details later

Jasonle · 02-01-2012, 06:33 PM

The dealer called me and told me the car is not locking or unlocking with the fob key anymore. Does anyone know if the car battery is dead will the fob key not work either? When I got there to see what he was talking about..the yellow key light and red flashing light was gone...in my head i was thinking the battery must be dead thats why the fob keys are not responding?

ChrisSlicks · 02-01-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

The dealer called me and told me the car is not locking or unlocking with the fob key anymore. Does anyone know if the car battery is dead will the fob key not work either? When I got there to see what he was talking about..the yellow key light and red flashing light was gone...in my head i was thinking the battery must be dead thats why the fob keys are not responding?

If the car battery is completely dead you will not be able to lock/unlock at all with remote fob or door buttons (no power to lock motors or ECU) and can only use the key. If the fob battery is dead you will have the same result except that you can lock/unlock using the door switch once inside.

Baer383 · 02-01-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

thanks! i would be very happy if i can get my RevB replaced with a RevD. i would continue on with my RevC in the car until the day it dies and keep RevD in the trunk.

im not 100% convinced RevD is our total solution. but atleast we would have the latest and greatest. only time will tell how RevC and D does i guess.

OK Kenchan this for you

The low down that I got from my Nissan guy is that unofficially Nissan has placed these steering locks on restricted order to hold on to the remaining number they have and are waiting for yours to fail then you take it to the dealer they determine that the steering lock is the cause then they send all the info to Nissan and when Nissan gives the dealer approval then Nissan will release the part to your dealer.

The only way my Nissan guy could get me mine is I had to give him my Vin#,name,year,make,model of car then he called me back an hour later b/c he had to get approval from Nissan before he could sell it to me.

kenchan · 02-01-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

OK Kenchan this for you

The low down that I got from my Nissan guy is that unofficially Nissan has placed these steering locks on restricted order to hold on to the remaining number they have and are waiting for yours to fail then you take it to the dealer they determine that the steering lock is the cause then they send all the info to Nissan and when Nissan gives the dealer approval then Nissan will release the part to your dealer.

The only way my Nissan guy could get me mine is I had to give him my Vin#,name,year,make,model of car then he called me back an hour later b/c he had to get approval from Nissan before he could sell it to me.

Thanks for the info.

The Dimer · 02-01-2012, 08:57 PM

Just waiting to on the part to get to the dealership. Took them 3 days to figure out it was the steering lock after I told them about it when it went in.

Now a question came up in a conversation between a friend and I. If you replace a part and then there is a recall on that part, do you get reimbursed or do you get screwed out of your money?

01-31-2012, 11:11 PM	#226 (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	yea i got to check my dads __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-01-2012, 11:50 AM	#228 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I have a line on a "D" revised lock cost me $475 __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	very helpful thread __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-01-2012, 03:51 PM	#231 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I was talking to the dealer we use at my shop to get the "D" revised lock and now he is telling me Nissan has put that part on a restricted order list now you need name,vin, year make and model of car,he said that when this happens a recall is not to far behind. I will let you know if I hear any more news. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

02-01-2012, 04:57 PM	#233 (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	im getting the D they "said" __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-01-2012, 05:18 PM	#234 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	They told me "D" too! ETA Febuary 17th __________________ 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

02-01-2012, 06:22 PM	#235 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I got one be here next week more good details later __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

02-01-2012, 06:33 PM	#236 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	The dealer called me and told me the car is not locking or unlocking with the fob key anymore. Does anyone know if the car battery is dead will the fob key not work either? When I got there to see what he was talking about..the yellow key light and red flashing light was gone...in my head i was thinking the battery must be dead thats why the fob keys are not responding? __________________ 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

02-01-2012, 08:57 PM	#240 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	Just waiting to on the part to get to the dealership. Took them 3 days to figure out it was the steering lock after I told them about it when it went in. Now a question came up in a conversation between a friend and I. If you replace a part and then there is a recall on that part, do you get reimbursed or do you get screwed out of your money?

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