Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

DEpointfive0

Early 2011's did

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OldGuy

Question is whether or not to pull the fuse after the fix has been done. Can this fix be trusted? I understand that if the SLU would again fail after the fix, they would cover but I just don't have the confidence. I plan to remove the fuse after fix.

JARblue

^This^ I have a 2011 w/ SLU; Mr. Alcheng has a 2011 w/o SLU

Good call My understanding is that even the last revision of the SLU is prone to failure. I would remove the fuse regardless of whether you had the unit replaced. Also, I am quite confident the fuse is not connected to anything else because Nissan omitted both the unit and the fuse in the later models. If the fuse was working with anything else, you'd think they'd have left it in the fuse box.

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SouthArk370Z

According to the wiring diagrams, there is a signal that comes from the line between the fuse and the SLU and goes to the BCM (or was it ECM?). As far as I know, no one has been able to ascertain the function of this signal, but it doesn't appear to be important. Many ppl, myself included, have removed the fuse with no problems.

Unless Nissan has redesigned the SLU, I am assuming that the replacements will fail soon and I will remove the fuse (will put it back in before going to dealer) after the SLU is replaced. If it turns out to be a new-and-improved SLU, the next owner can re-activate the damn thing, if they want to.

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JARblue

It is the BCM, and it seems to me from the post below, that this is the signal from the SLU to the car that tells it whether the lock is unlocked and the car is ready to turn on...

Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

I have removed my fuse along with several other people's

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ironhide

I don't trust it Nissan stopped installing the locks. For a reason im sticking to my bypass harness because my car starts fine

GaleForce

Right, thanks for catching that. Maybe those few people will be contacted by Nissan when they mail out the letters to customers? It would cut down on the confusion and worry of everyone with a 2011 Z. Guess we'll find out shortly.

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