Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

bdl99 · 05-12-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

payment sent
hopefully it will be here by tuesday, leaving for zdayz wednesday

Hopefully, I did everything I could and got your beta kit out on Friday. You should have received tracking number and expect you will receive Mon or Tue.

Mike · 05-12-2012, 01:27 PM

I believe I did. thanks!

jetguy · 05-14-2012, 05:21 PM

lets see what happens?

jetguy · 05-14-2012, 05:28 PM

its my understanding that you can get the lock to work one or two more times once it starts to go? i might just carry a small wire cutter in my glove box and wait to see if my lock ever gives me any trouble. if it does hopefully i can use the trick posted on this forum to get it to work one more time, then immediately after unlocking it, just cut the brown wire.

cptspeed · 05-14-2012, 05:52 PM

I am so nervous about this subject with the upcoming zdayz trip.

Mike · 05-14-2012, 11:03 PM

got mine today. will hook it up tomorrow. Haven't even opened the box, since I just got home.

If anyone's fails at Zdayz and they can get the steering unlocked, they are more than welcome to mine to get home.

fritz · 05-15-2012, 05:22 AM

Newbies and others newly interested, or just fitting the harness, may not know it, so I started a new thread on NOT to touch the external screw on the lock.
Curiosity kills the lock.

Fritz

valpozguy · 05-15-2012, 05:34 AM

Is this confirmed to work for sure? I just don't want to do the snip snip unless I know for sure. And are all years prone to this? I have a 09.

sent from my TWIN TURBO SAMSUNG -SGH -1717

KaienZ34 · 05-15-2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valpozguy

Is this confirmed to work for sure? I just don't want to do the snip snip unless I know for sure. And are all years prone to this? I have a 09.

sent from my TWIN TURBO SAMSUNG -SGH -1717

You would have to check which lock version you have. The A's and B's for sure are prone to this. One or two C's have had it also i think, the D version is said to be the good one.

Mike · 05-15-2012, 10:08 AM

I just installed bdl's new harness, cut the brown wire on it, and it works! No more steering lock!!!!

GaleForce · 05-15-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I just installed bdl's new harness, cut the brown wire on it, and it works! No more steering lock!!!!

And no dummy light?

kenchan · 05-15-2012, 11:42 AM

Mike · 05-15-2012, 11:55 AM

nope, no dummy light. No difference at all except it doesn't lock now, and while changing brake pads, i don't need it on anymore to move the front wheels.

GaleForce · 05-15-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

nope, no dummy light. No difference at all except it doesn't lock now, and while changing brake pads, i don't need it on anymore to move the front wheels.

You just need to remove the harness and plug in the original plug if you need the steering to lock during any services.

Thanks for the update.

AUtigers370z · 05-15-2012, 12:20 PM

Awesome! When can I get one?

05-12-2012, 01:27 PM	#167 (permalink)
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05-14-2012, 05:21 PM	#168 (permalink)
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05-14-2012, 05:28 PM	#169 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	its my understanding that you can get the lock to work one or two more times once it starts to go? i might just carry a small wire cutter in my glove box and wait to see if my lock ever gives me any trouble. if it does hopefully i can use the trick posted on this forum to get it to work one more time, then immediately after unlocking it, just cut the brown wire. __________________ Z1 intake tubes,K&N,sprint booster,side stripes,9500ix, blendmount,laser jammers,AVIC-X920BT,TS-C720PRS, PRS2200DT,2x BTA6250D,275/40/18 conti dw, dynamat,reversed the +/- on the floor shift,tint,cover

05-14-2012, 05:52 PM	#170 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	I am so nervous about this subject with the upcoming zdayz trip. __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

05-14-2012, 11:03 PM	#171 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	got mine today. will hook it up tomorrow. Haven't even opened the box, since I just got home. If anyone's fails at Zdayz and they can get the steering unlocked, they are more than welcome to mine to get home. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-15-2012, 05:22 AM	#172 (permalink)
fritz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Andorre Posts: 90 Drives: 2010 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	Newbies and others newly interested, or just fitting the harness, may not know it, so I started a new thread on NOT to touch the external screw on the lock. Curiosity kills the lock. Fritz

05-15-2012, 05:34 AM	#173 (permalink)
valpozguy Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: valparaiso Posts: 501 Drives: 09 z Rep Power: 16	Is this confirmed to work for sure? I just don't want to do the snip snip unless I know for sure. And are all years prone to this? I have a 09. sent from my TWIN TURBO SAMSUNG -SGH -1717

05-15-2012, 10:08 AM	#175 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I just installed bdl's new harness, cut the brown wire on it, and it works! No more steering lock!!!! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-15-2012, 11:42 AM	#177 (permalink)
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05-15-2012, 11:55 AM	#178 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	nope, no dummy light. No difference at all except it doesn't lock now, and while changing brake pads, i don't need it on anymore to move the front wheels. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-15-2012, 12:20 PM	#180 (permalink)
AUtigers370z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 81 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Awesome! When can I get one? __________________ 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited \| 2009 G37x Sedan

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