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

EventHorizoN · 12-18-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

sucks. did you try tapping at the lock itself? should really give that a try and permanently disable it once it turns on momentarily. (see a few posts up) if you car's out of warranty you could be footing the bill which can cost well north of $800 all together... yikes.

GL!

Hey Ken,

Yea, at this point I have tried just about everything. (disconnecting the battery, getting my back up key, tapping, kicking, biting) you name it. Looks like I'll be holding off on Christmas gifts for family this year. Thanks for the response man!

kenchan · 12-18-2012, 04:10 PM

you try a small metal hammer on the lock? i would tap it directly with some decent force from multiple sides.

sorry to hear about your xmas present situation. not a fun way to spend $800+

EventHorizoN · 12-18-2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

you try a small metal hammer on the lock? i would tap it directly with some decent force from multiple sides.

sorry to hear about your xmas present situation. not a fun way to spend $800+

Ken,

What lock are you talking about? (Beneath the steering column)>?

Thanks in advance.

J

kenchan · 12-18-2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EventHorizoN

Ken,

What lock are you talking about? (Beneath the steering column)>?

Thanks in advance.

J

yep, the steering lock. this is wat it looks like if you take a look under your steering column. you have to lay on your back and look up.

this is wat you will see. tap at this thing from all sides and press the push button. if you hear a wind up noise, it released it self and you should cut the brown wire leading to this lock while the car is in ACC.

this is wat it looks like from above.

EventHorizoN · 12-18-2012, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, the steering lock. This is wat it looks like if you take a look under your steering column. You have to lay on your back and look up.

This is wat you will see. Tap at this thing from all sides and press the push button. If you hear a wind up noise, it released it self and you should cut the brown wire leading to this lock while the car is in acc.

this is wat it looks like from above.

rgr that

martin82 · 12-18-2012, 05:20 PM

I still think it is messed up that on my 2012 the lock was removed.... atleast fix it!! I feel u guys with the steering lock issue!!

kenchan · 12-18-2012, 05:26 PM

yep, i feel the same way. but if the car came with it, not much one can do other than replace it and hope for the best, or disable it while the lock still works.

ffarmand · 12-18-2012, 05:47 PM

@Baer383; where did you get it for that price? mine is out too. 2009 16K miles, revB. thx

EventHorizoN · 12-18-2012, 06:19 PM

To my dismay, the "Steering Lock" is still in full-effect. Doesn't seem right that we pay this much for a car that isn't working properly. 5k miles to 100k miles electrical problems, mechanical problems, like this should be recalled on all models immediately.. Son of a *****

Baer383 · 12-18-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ffarmand

@Baer383; where did you get it for that price? mine is out too. 2009 16K miles, revB. thx

I paid about $465 for a new "D" lock but that was a while ago,I work for a very big autobody shop and we buy allot of Nissan parts so I got it thru my dealer.

kenchan · 12-18-2012, 07:53 PM

$465 is a super deal!

i paid $500 shipped for my RevC last Dec.

i still have my working RevB too.

Baer383 · 12-18-2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

$465 is a super deal!

i paid $500 shipped for my RevC last Dec.

i still have my working RevB too.

Yeah I just traded in my car for a 13 Nismo.problem solved.

kenchan · 12-18-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

Yeah I just traded in my car for a 13 Nismo.problem solved.

holy crap! congrats!!

you're like nissan's best customer.

EventHorizoN · 12-18-2012, 08:11 PM

Quick Update:

The problem that is occurring is definitely the Dreaded "Steering Lock"... This problem is not covered under warranty, not recalled, and the part will need to be ordered. Without a discount the part retails for approx 800.00 That's not including dealer charges for labor which range between 120.00 - 140.00 per hour. *average* The guy at Nissan said this is a common problem that occurs on the 2009-2011 Nissan's and it makes no sense it hasn't been recalled.

Looks like I'm totally out of luck on this one guys.

kenchan · 12-18-2012, 08:18 PM

where's the car now? at the dealer? if so, i suggest you go there an try the things noted before paying that kind of money.

12-18-2012, 05:47 PM	#548 (permalink)
ffarmand Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: rancho cucamonga Posts: 19 Drives: 2009 370Z silver man Rep Power: 13	@Baer383; where did you get it for that price? mine is out too. 2009 16K miles, revB. thx __________________ Dr. F Farmand Attending Hospitalist Physician Department of Internal Medicine

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12-18-2012, 04:10 PM	#542 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you try a small metal hammer on the lock? i would tap it directly with some decent force from multiple sides. sorry to hear about your xmas present situation. not a fun way to spend $800+

12-18-2012, 05:20 PM	#546 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I still think it is messed up that on my 2012 the lock was removed.... atleast fix it!! I feel u guys with the steering lock issue!!

12-18-2012, 05:26 PM	#547 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yep, i feel the same way. but if the car came with it, not much one can do other than replace it and hope for the best, or disable it while the lock still works.

12-18-2012, 06:19 PM	#549 (permalink)
EventHorizoN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Burbank Posts: 381 Drives: 2013 Audi S4 Quattro Rep Power: 15	To my dismay, the "Steering Lock" is still in full-effect. Doesn't seem right that we pay this much for a car that isn't working properly. 5k miles to 100k miles electrical problems, mechanical problems, like this should be recalled on all models immediately.. Son of a *****

12-18-2012, 07:53 PM	#551 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	$465 is a super deal! i paid $500 shipped for my RevC last Dec. i still have my working RevB too.

12-18-2012, 08:11 PM	#554 (permalink)
EventHorizoN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Burbank Posts: 381 Drives: 2013 Audi S4 Quattro Rep Power: 15	Quick Update: The problem that is occurring is definitely the Dreaded "Steering Lock"... This problem is not covered under warranty, not recalled, and the part will need to be ordered. Without a discount the part retails for approx 800.00 That's not including dealer charges for labor which range between 120.00 - 140.00 per hour. average The guy at Nissan said this is a common problem that occurs on the 2009-2011 Nissan's and it makes no sense it hasn't been recalled. Looks like I'm totally out of luck on this one guys.

12-18-2012, 08:18 PM	#555 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	where's the car now? at the dealer? if so, i suggest you go there an try the things noted before paying that kind of money.