Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

kellyefields · 06-02-2012, 08:14 PM

got mine in the mail today and just finished installing it. very simple and worth the money IMHO. Thanks again and rep coming your way.

redline727 · 06-02-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

got mine in the mail today and just finished installing it. very simple and worth the money IMHO. Thanks again and rep coming your way.

I second this

TonyBPD · 06-03-2012, 05:27 AM

KaienZ34 · 06-03-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

repped

bdl99 · 06-03-2012, 10:02 AM

Thanks for all the positive feedback, I really appreciate it and makes it all worthwhile

cheers,
Brian

KaienZ34 · 06-03-2012, 10:39 AM

Thank you for all your help....

rhd · 06-03-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

Stay unlocked my friends!

Dwight Frye · 06-03-2012, 07:56 PM

I received mine yesterday. Thanks for including printed instructions, I put them in the pouch with the owner's manual in the hatch area. Installation was a piece'o'cake, took longer to readjust my seat than it did to install. No problems noted, I started and stopped the car and checked function (or lack thereof) about 10 times. It may take a few days to get used to not hearing the bzzzzt when the lock functioned. Good job Brian, rep added for you.

KaienZ34 · 06-03-2012, 08:12 PM

My tracking info says mine should be here tomorrow.

amped-up-smiley.jpg

kgb · 06-03-2012, 10:26 PM

I received my bypass harness and installed it yesterday. After the work was completed, I verified the lock no longer engaged and went for a drive. What I noticed almost immediately was the throttle response lost some of its zing, i.e., the pedal had to be depressed further to make the car go. It was subtle but noticeable to me and even more noticeable with the AC on. So after driving the car today, with the harness in still bypass, with the AC on in 96 degree heat it became more evident to me the relative sluggishness of the throttle was not present before the harness was installed.
So I reconnected the brown wires and confirmed the lock was working and went for a drive. I noticed immediately the throttle response was back to its quickness.
I'm not sure what's happening when the brown wire is open but it seems to be having a negative impact on the drivability of my 370Z AT/2011.

I do appreciate all the work put into this solution.

TonyBPD · 06-03-2012, 10:47 PM

Weird. I burned my tires on 40 mph roll earlier tonight. No difference for me.

KaienZ34 · 06-03-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kgb

I received my bypass harness and installed it yesterday. After the work was completed, I verified the lock no longer engaged and went for a drive. What I noticed almost immediately was the throttle response lost some of its zing, i.e., the pedal had to be depressed further to make the car go. It was subtle but noticeable to me and even more noticeable with the AC on. So after driving the car today, with the harness in still bypass, with the AC on in 96 degree heat it became more evident to me the relative sluggishness of the throttle was not present before the harness was installed.
So I reconnected the brown wires and confirmed the lock was working and went for a drive. I noticed immediately the throttle response was back to its quickness.
I'm not sure what's happening when the brown wire is open but it seems to be having a negative impact on the drivability of my 370Z AT/2011.

I do appreciate all the work put into this solution.

... psychosomatic

zguynate · 06-03-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

... psychosomatic

Agreed. That wire should have absolutely nothing to do with your acceleration as it is not connected to anything that would effect it.

kgb · 06-03-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

Agreed. That wire should have absolutely nothing to do with your acceleration as it is not connected to anything that would effect it.

I agree. It should not based on what is known. But I know my car. I intend to remove the fuse since the difference is it removes power from the computer as well. If it works I'll comment about it.

zguynate · 06-03-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kgb

I agree. It should not based on what is known. But I know my car.

True. Stranger things have happened lol. On the 350 forums there were people who swore up and down that their car would run slower when one of the driving lights were blown. Something about it creates a draw on the ecu and some other stuff that I cannot remember.

But like you said you know your car. Try plugging the OEM harness back into the steering lock and pulling the fuse and see what that does.

06-02-2012, 08:14 PM	#331 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	got mine in the mail today and just finished installing it. very simple and worth the money IMHO. Thanks again and rep coming your way. __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

06-03-2012, 05:27 AM	#333 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 17	__________________ Fast Intentions-Stillen-Avant Garde-UpRev-319hp/265tq- Gone but will never be forgotten

06-03-2012, 10:39 AM	#336 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Thank you for all your help.... __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-03-2012, 08:12 PM	#339 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	My tracking info says mine should be here tomorrow. amped-up-smiley.jpg __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-03-2012, 10:26 PM	#340 (permalink)
kgb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: America Posts: 15 Drives: C6 Rep Power: 15	No longer bypassing steering lock I received my bypass harness and installed it yesterday. After the work was completed, I verified the lock no longer engaged and went for a drive. What I noticed almost immediately was the throttle response lost some of its zing, i.e., the pedal had to be depressed further to make the car go. It was subtle but noticeable to me and even more noticeable with the AC on. So after driving the car today, with the harness in still bypass, with the AC on in 96 degree heat it became more evident to me the relative sluggishness of the throttle was not present before the harness was installed. So I reconnected the brown wires and confirmed the lock was working and went for a drive. I noticed immediately the throttle response was back to its quickness. I'm not sure what's happening when the brown wire is open but it seems to be having a negative impact on the drivability of my 370Z AT/2011. I do appreciate all the work put into this solution.

06-03-2012, 10:02 AM	#335 (permalink)
bdl99 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 244 Drives: Nissan GT-R 2011 Rep Power: 15	Thanks for all the positive feedback, I really appreciate it and makes it all worthwhile cheers, Brian

06-03-2012, 07:56 PM	#338 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	I received mine yesterday. Thanks for including printed instructions, I put them in the pouch with the owner's manual in the hatch area. Installation was a piece'o'cake, took longer to readjust my seat than it did to install. No problems noted, I started and stopped the car and checked function (or lack thereof) about 10 times. It may take a few days to get used to not hearing the bzzzzt when the lock functioned. Good job Brian, rep added for you.

06-03-2012, 10:47 PM	#341 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 17	Weird. I burned my tires on 40 mph roll earlier tonight. No difference for me. __________________ Fast Intentions-Stillen-Avant Garde-UpRev-319hp/265tq- Gone but will never be forgotten

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