Well my car won't start, key reader warning is on...

kevr6 · 02-22-2012, 06:31 PM

...smart key system failure! Waiting on a tow!! Never thought I would be dealing with this!!

Anyone else have this issue???

shadoquad · 02-22-2012, 06:35 PM

That sucks, Kev!

quagmire87 · 02-22-2012, 07:20 PM

Damn another one!!! The dealership should give you a rental like they have done to so many others good luck buddy!

SPOHN · 02-22-2012, 07:31 PM

Is it the steering lock?

Jasonle · 02-22-2012, 07:36 PM

Damn another steering wheel lock.... Good luck man!

ZCarMan · 02-22-2012, 08:43 PM

Kev, sorry to hear of the problem. If its the steering lock then its been happening to many with 2009 and early 2010s with certain early model steering lock mechanisms. Make sure to contact Nissan North America and bitch at them and submit a note to the NHTSA. I'm waiting for it to happen to me any time now.

Baer383 · 02-22-2012, 08:45 PM

Thats why I bought a "D" lock and put it in.

kevr6 · 02-22-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

Thats why I bought a "D" lock and put it in.

Do you have a part number? Can I install it our do I need the dealership special tool ?

Sent from my rooted EVO 4g

SPOHN · 02-22-2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

Do you have a part number? Can I install it our do I need the dealership special tool ?

Sent from my rooted EVO 4g

It's pretty easy to install. Look in the DIY section for this.

Baer383 · 02-22-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

Do you have a part number? Can I install it our do I need the dealership special tool ?

Sent from my rooted EVO 4g

the part # you want is 48700-JF00D.

You can put it in 5 minutes but the part is on restricted order plus it's like $500

I have a "C" lock that came out of my car still working but I don't know if I want to sell it.

kenchan · 02-22-2012, 09:06 PM

baer- definitely keep it in your trunk until you're completely done with your Z.

there's no guarantee that D is 100% error proof.

Baer383 · 02-22-2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

baer- definitely keep it in your trunk until you're completely done with your Z.

there's no guarantee that D is 100% error proof.

I kind of wasn't worried about it b/c that one guy opened his and got it working again.

kenchan · 02-22-2012, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I kind of wasn't worried about it b/c that one guy opened his and got it working again.

yah, but will you have a cordless dremel charged along with tools all the time?

kevr6 · 02-23-2012, 03:21 AM

Thanks guys!! Here early at work since I park next door at a not so safe local!! Car is still fine thank goodness!!

As you can see I haven't been on here as much as you power user forum guys!! I would have gotten this in advance. oh well...

bjblackout · 02-23-2012, 07:58 AM

Welcome to the club!!!

02-22-2012, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	Well my car won't start, key reader warning is on... ...smart key system failure! Waiting on a tow!! Never thought I would be dealing with this!! Anyone else have this issue??? __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Is it the steering lock? __________________

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Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Damn another steering wheel lock.... Good luck man! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-22-2012, 08:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	Kev, sorry to hear of the problem. If its the steering lock then its been happening to many with 2009 and early 2010s with certain early model steering lock mechanisms. Make sure to contact Nissan North America and bitch at them and submit a note to the NHTSA. I'm waiting for it to happen to me any time now. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

02-22-2012, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Thats why I bought a "D" lock and put it in. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	That sucks, Kev!

02-22-2012, 07:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
quagmire87 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chicago illinois Posts: 428 Drives: 09 370z Bs Mt Rep Power: 16	Damn another one!!! The dealership should give you a rental like they have done to so many others good luck buddy!

02-22-2012, 09:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	baer- definitely keep it in your trunk until you're completely done with your Z. there's no guarantee that D is 100% error proof.

02-23-2012, 03:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	Thanks guys!! Here early at work since I park next door at a not so safe local!! Car is still fine thank goodness!! As you can see I haven't been on here as much as you power user forum guys!! I would have gotten this in advance. oh well... __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED! Last edited by kevr6; 02-23-2012 at 05:18 AM.

02-23-2012, 07:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
bjblackout Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 373 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Welcome to the club!!!

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