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Ok, just had this happen with my '10 model with a C revision code. I whacked it with a hammer and I was able to turn it on. Question, should

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Old 11-27-2012, 03:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ok, just had this happen with my '10 model with a C revision code. I whacked it with a hammer and I was able to turn it on.

Question, should I pull the fuse to disable it? Or should I go ahead and have it replaced with a newer version?
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Ok, just had this happen with my '10 model with a C revision code. I whacked it with a hammer and I was able to turn it on.

Question, should I pull the fuse to disable it? Or should I go ahead and have it replaced with a newer version?
I went ahead and pulled the fuse before mine failed. I suggest you do the same (or one of the other fixes), ASAP, before it goes out again. Once you pull the fuse, you don't have to replace the steering lock unless you need it for regulatory or insurance purposes. If you need it, then I'd suggest replacing the steering lock AND pulling the fuse. You would only have to re-install the fuse when you need it.
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Ok, just had this happen with my '10 model with a C revision code. I whacked it with a hammer and I was able to turn it on.

Question, should I pull the fuse to disable it? Or should I go ahead and have it replaced with a newer version?
definitely do that or cut the brown wire on the harness leading to the steering lock. my 'replacement' at the time when i made the DIY was RevC and that's wat im running right now. i am sure a few GTR owners are going back to get their locks replaced again to RevD.

when my RevC dies i will try the tap to revive it momentarily, and kill it by cutting the brown wire per fritz's diy. i have my old RevB which still works as backup too.

the fuse option is nice, but imho a lot of work to do the same thing. i think once i disable it, i would never re-activate it anyways.
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