Links to posts about Steering Wheel Lock

SouthArk370Z

Seems that a lot of people are having Steering Lock problems. Here's a list of posts that discuss the issue and how to prevent/fix it. I hope this will help those having Steering Lock problems and those trying to help them.
I found these by using the site search and looking for "lock", then wading through the 500 hits. They are listed in the order I found them. If you find any more, please add a comment.
Number of pages accurate as of 2012-12-08. Links in italic are posts I think are most informative.
Last edit: 2012-12-14 1135 USCentral


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Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure (24 pages)
If your Steering Lock has failed, please post here and then file a complaint at NHTSA. Better yet, file a complaint and then post here. Lots of good info if you have the time.

Link to NHTSA for filing complaint - Link to purchase new SLU - DTC thrown is B261F - Tips from fritz - Link to purchase bypass harness - MelloYello counts 33 members with SLU failure - No SL in 2012 and newer 370Zs - Name and current rating of SL fuse - Pics of opened IPDM and cover - TSB for re-programming BCM (NTB12-041 dated April 27, 2012) - Nissan list of affected vehicles - SL fuse not related to pause on start

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car wont start ipd steering lock (3 pages)
Some discussion of striking SLU as temporary fix. Not much new here.
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Steering lock problem solved (for real) (30 pages)
Pull the fuse and a lot more. Great place to start.

Original, Q&D version of Pull The Fuse - Screenshot of FSM wiring diagram showing SL fuse - Screenshot of FSM drawing of IPDM location - Annotated FSM wiring diagram of SL fuse - Start of discussion about lost IPDM input/output - More IPDM I/O discussion - Pics of IPDM when removed and cover - Another pic of IPDM removed - Start pause in a fuse-intact 7AT - fritz weighs in - Summary of the 4 fixes - Fuse puller in LH kick panel - Detailed fuse removal instructions - Loose IPDM cover warning - Another fuse-intact with pause - Possible interaction with passenger air bag - (retracted later) - Excellent fuse removal DIY with great pics - No need to remove weatherstripping when doing fuse removal - Another fuse removal procedure

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How many of you have pulled the steering lock fuse? (3 pages + Poll)

Copy of the fuse removal procedure from another post (text only)

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Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional (29 pages)
Cut the wire alternative to installing a harness. Harness discussion.

Original Cut The Wire DIY - FSM screenshots of SLU connector and other info - Explanation of how SLU works - Link to PDF of NH connector specs - Pics of NH connectors and part #s - Link to connector manufacturer - More connector links - bdl99 investigating building harness - bdl99's harness works - Pics of prototype harness - Link to pre-order harness - Pic of final harness and install video - Warning about removing fuse - Details on difference between harness/cut and fuse removal - Throttle response problem after installing harness - bdl99's take on harness vs fuse pull - Disabling SL may void theft insurance

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DIY Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s. (36 pages)
If your SLU has failed, replace it your self. Light on pics, but well-written and lots of info. Tips on how to "revive" a failed SLU. A good starting point.

Original DIY for replacing the SLU - Links to buy SLU and security bolts - Technical info on SLU workings - Link to GT-R SLU Recall PDF (NTB10-025-1) - No re-programming required when replacing SLU - No resetting/re-programming required after replacing SLU - DIY SLU repair with pics - Link to PDF with SLU microswitch specs - Another pic of SLU internals - SLU internal microswitches function - Steering Wheel in a bind may be causing SLU failures - Warning about SLU modifications Another SLU modification DIY

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Steering lock problem solved etc: but not "problems" (1 page)
Discussion of possible repercussions of disabling SLU.
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Replacing the steering lock assembly, help (1 page)
Does anything need to be reprogrammed after replacing SLU?

According to SPOHN, no

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Steering Lock: Cutting the Brownie (1 page)
Cut the wire DIY with lots of pics.
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DIY: Steering Wheel Lock Fix w/ Pics! (2 pages)
"Master DIY thread for the different steering wheel lock fixes" - a shorter version of this list

The List plus great Clip The Wire DIY with pics - Unsticking the SLU with percussion - Video of harness installation

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Edit:
Other posts I stumbled upon:
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WARNING! You may get stranded if you see this light. (1 page)
Nothing new.
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Intelligent Key System Warning Light... (22 pages)
Many reports of failed SLUs.

Link to a Corvette forum post about similar problem - Nissan part # and pic of SLU security bolt - SLU part #s and other info - Link to GT-R SLU replacement DIY - Pic of BCM

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Edit 2012-11-19:
More posts I found:
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New member with a question (1 page)
Does a new SLU have to be programmed? Apparently not.
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steering wheel lock (1 page)
Nothing new
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Well... (3 pages)
Nothing new
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Edit 2012-11-29:
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"key" light went on (4 pages)

Location of key indicator light

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Edit 2012-12-06 - Started adding link comments

Edit 2012-12-08:
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Z Looked Awesome on a Tow Truck (Sarcastic) (12 pages)

Link to NHTSA

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She's Dead, Jim (14 pages)

Link to buy SLU - Nissan e-mail addys - Form letter to media

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Engine not cranking... (5 pages)

DTCs related to SLU problem

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Edit 2012-12-09:
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Steering Lock entry and immobiliser delete (no photos) (1 page)

Info on Panasonic microswitches

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Horrible experience...!!! (6 pages)

Link to DIY for replacing SLU in GT-R

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Edit 2012-12-11:
You can download an OpenOffice spreadsheet (.ods) of all the ppl I have found on The370Z.com who have reported a failure of their SLU. SLU Failure Reports on The370Z.ods. So far I have found 50 ppl reporting failures in 3 topics and will be adding any others as I find them.

Edit 2012-12-12:
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Dreaded steering lock (1 page)
Another one bites the dust
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Edit 2012-13-14:
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Steering Lock Elimination (3 pages)
SLUs disappeared from 370Z in mid-2011. Some discussion about SLU technical details.
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Steering lock failure (1 page)

nurbrun reports failure. need to add to SS

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Steering lock repair (3 pages)
fritz offers to PM DIY for SLU repair

fritz offers to PM DIY for SLU repair

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Edit 2012-13-14:
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Car not starting (2 pages)
Tward's SLU dies
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