DIY: Steering Wheel Lock Failure FIX!

ssmoked · 06-17-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hirrah

1) Locate fuse box by battery under battery surrounding cover
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2) Take off battery surrounding cover
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3)Take off one last cover by battery near windshield
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4) Take out fuse box there are two clips on top of the fuse push both and pull up
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once you have gotten the fuse box out as far as you can you have to take the cover off, to take the cover off reach both hands to the bottom of the box feel for two big clips unclip them and take the cover off it will look like this on the inside…
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5) The fuse is 10A on the lid of the box it will say 10A Steering wheel lock (DO NOT TAKE THE FUSE OUT YET)

6) Now go to the steering wheel with a rubber mallet or I took a screw driver and get under the steering wheel you are looking for the steering wheel lock it which looks like this
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watch this video if you need help on locating it 2009 Nissan Won't Start - Steering Lock Failure - YouTube

7) Now that you have found it hit it three times not to hard with the rubber mallet or the handle part of the screwdriver and push the start button continue to do this till the car unseizes and goes in to acc mode. When you hit it you might see a small spark, that is okay don’t freak.

8)Once the car is in acc mode take out the fuse 10A (might need some pliers to take it out or tweezers) and put it all back then get in the car and start and your done!

My 2011 froze today with the steering lock. Good thing I listened to another owner and found your post. Save me at least a grand plus

SouthArk370Z · 06-18-2015, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ssmoked

My 2011 froze today with the steering lock. Good thing I listened to another owner and found your post. Save me at least a grand plus

How much of that $1000 are you sharing with "another owner"? You ought you at least buy him/her dinner.

ssmoked · 06-20-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

How much of that $1000 are you sharing with "another owner"? You ought you at least buy him/her dinner.

Beer is absolutely warranted next car meet

eastwest2300 · 09-02-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by instroke

Ok pulling the fuse was one of the first things I did with my Z - about at the end of last year - my key light came on - but it never locked up, and even now it's fine - crossing my fingers as well.

Changed battery's in the fob's and also pluged into the Key vagina lol. Still the key light is still on...

But how do I get the keylight on the dash to go away?

Im in the exact same boat and this is after nissan replaced the steering wheel lock a while ago when they were doing the recalls.

NaderS. · 11-17-2015, 04:17 PM

Do i discard the fuse?

SouthArk370Z · 11-17-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NaderS.

Do i discard the fuse?

Drop it in the glove box (or wherever you keep your fuses) so you have a spare 10A fuse when you need it.

NaderS. · 11-17-2015, 06:04 PM

So everything worked for me, but my steering wheel obviously won't lock up now. I see it as an issue when it comes to theft so how are you guys dealing with this?

SouthArk370Z · 11-17-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NaderS.

So everything worked for me, but my steering wheel obviously won't lock up now. I see it as an issue when it comes to theft so how are you guys dealing with this?

I didn't lose a second of sleep over it.

Most thieves who are going to take a 370Z are going to winch it onto a flatbed or have some way to defeat all the immobilizer circuits (eg, fob emulator).

mrpickles · 01-11-2016, 06:39 PM

My 2011 370z is having the same exact issue. However, when banging on the mechanism with a rubber mallet, I can not for the life of me get the car into accessory mode. How many tries did it take everyone else?

MrEous · 01-11-2016, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mrpickles

My 2011 370z is having the same exact issue. However, when banging on the mechanism with a rubber mallet, I can not for the life of me get the car into accessory mode. How many tries did it take everyone else?

Since your's is already locked, you'll either need to buy a new one ($450ish) or remove the steering lock mechanism and do the following:
DIY - Steering lock internals workaround for those whose locks have already failed.

I ended up doing the above before I saw it was possible...worked for me.

mrpickles · 01-11-2016, 08:01 PM

Thanks for the video. I didn't come across that while searching. Will try again tomorrow, thanks!

Zendo949 · 01-26-2016, 04:37 PM

Hello All,
I benefit greatly from this forum and your contribution and knowledge is GREATLY useful.
My 2010 370Z is locked and I tried eveythin besides cutting the brown wire. I finally had the car towed to the dealer this morning and they want $1,330!!

just for the part!!! I live in Irvine, CA and this is Tustin Nissan quoting me this fee. Any help would be HIGHLY appreciated! thanks in advance

kenchan · 01-26-2016, 04:57 PM

should be under recall warranty.

u can buy the lock online for 500.. or just continue banging on it until it unseizes itself.

Zendo949 · 01-26-2016, 05:01 PM

yes I saw it on ebay for 500...Im having it towed home again tonight so I can work on the fuse again. I dont think I followed the proper sequence. What is "ACC mode"?

Tractionless · 02-01-2016, 07:49 AM

Wow that fuse box is not in a good location for roadside servicing! Thanks for the thread, disabling mine now before it strands me.

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11-17-2015, 04:17 PM	#35 (permalink)
NaderS. Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Stockton Posts: 47 Drives: 2011 silver 370z 6MT Rep Power: 13	Do i discard the fuse?

11-17-2015, 06:04 PM	#37 (permalink)
NaderS. Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Stockton Posts: 47 Drives: 2011 silver 370z 6MT Rep Power: 13	So everything worked for me, but my steering wheel obviously won't lock up now. I see it as an issue when it comes to theft so how are you guys dealing with this?

01-11-2016, 06:39 PM	#39 (permalink)
mrpickles Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Usa Posts: 4 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 10	My 2011 370z is having the same exact issue. However, when banging on the mechanism with a rubber mallet, I can not for the life of me get the car into accessory mode. How many tries did it take everyone else?

01-11-2016, 08:01 PM	#41 (permalink)
mrpickles Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Usa Posts: 4 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 10	Thanks for the video. I didn't come across that while searching. Will try again tomorrow, thanks!

01-26-2016, 04:37 PM	#42 (permalink)
Zendo949 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: OC - IRVINE Posts: 4 Drives: 10 370Z Pearl Wht AT Rep Power: 11	Hello All, I benefit greatly from this forum and your contribution and knowledge is GREATLY useful. My 2010 370Z is locked and I tried eveythin besides cutting the brown wire. I finally had the car towed to the dealer this morning and they want $1,330!! just for the part!!! I live in Irvine, CA and this is Tustin Nissan quoting me this fee. Any help would be HIGHLY appreciated! thanks in advance

01-26-2016, 04:57 PM	#43 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	should be under recall warranty. u can buy the lock online for 500.. or just continue banging on it until it unseizes itself.

01-26-2016, 05:01 PM	#44 (permalink)
Zendo949 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: OC - IRVINE Posts: 4 Drives: 10 370Z Pearl Wht AT Rep Power: 11	yes I saw it on ebay for 500...Im having it towed home again tonight so I can work on the fuse again. I dont think I followed the proper sequence. What is "ACC mode"?

02-01-2016, 07:49 AM	#45 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,326 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	Wow that fuse box is not in a good location for roadside servicing! Thanks for the thread, disabling mine now before it strands me.