Help - Car stays on "lock"

Gunzero · 01-01-2013, 05:46 PM

Hello,

Couple days ago my car wouldn't start.

Key battery discharge indicator is on. I thought it was the batteries for the keys, so I replaced them today with new batteries.

I can unlock/lock/alarm using the key, but the car does not turn on.

It doesn't even go from "lock>acc>on".

All dealerships are closed, so I do not know who else to contact.

Thanks,

H. Gimenez

03g35coupe6mt · 01-01-2013, 05:55 PM

Probably your steering lock has failed . Another victim

SouthArk370Z · 01-01-2013, 05:57 PM

Sounds like your SLU has failed. Try beating on the SLU and it might recover long enough for you to disable it (I recommend pulling the fuse, but there are other options).
Links to posts about Steering Wheel Lock

Jasonle · 01-01-2013, 05:57 PM

DEpointfive0 · 01-01-2013, 07:05 PM

Yep... Steering lock... Sorry brother

roy'sz · 01-01-2013, 07:35 PM

your battery is in upside down! no kidding.If i recall its positive side down?

Gunzero · 01-02-2013, 01:13 AM

Thanks everyone! I'll call the dealership tomorrow.

Gunzero · 01-02-2013, 02:34 AM

Fixed!!!!

Did the hammer + fuse removal fix.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

DEpointfive0 · 01-02-2013, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunzero

Fixed!!!!

Did the hammer + fuse removal fix.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Yeah you did!
You beat that bitch into submission!

Wonka2581 · 01-02-2013, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yeah you did!
You beat that bitch into submission!

DEpointfive0 · 01-02-2013, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Glad you got a laugh!

I talk about my car and pretty much every car like the dirty whore that it is, lol

Bandit_Kaine · 01-02-2013, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunzero

Fixed!!!!

Did the hammer + fuse removal fix.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Glad you got your problem fixed without having to pay an arm and a leg. Now you know your steering lock is practically broken so don't ever let anyone put a fuse back in there.

03g35coupe6mt · 01-02-2013, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunzero

Fixed!!!!

Did the hammer + fuse removal fix.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Awesome you just saved yourself some $$$

Gunzero · 01-02-2013, 10:27 AM

Mwuwahhahahahahha :3!

sinceday1 · 01-02-2013, 02:07 PM

The power of collective intelligence. Free fix for all.

01-01-2013, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	Help - Car stays on "lock" Hello, Couple days ago my car wouldn't start. Key battery discharge indicator is on. I thought it was the batteries for the keys, so I replaced them today with new batteries. I can unlock/lock/alarm using the key, but the car does not turn on. It doesn't even go from "lock>acc>on". All dealerships are closed, so I do not know who else to contact. Thanks, H. Gimenez __________________

01-01-2013, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 15	Probably your steering lock has failed . Another victim DEpointfive0 likes this.

01-01-2013, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Sounds like your SLU has failed. Try beating on the SLU and it might recover long enough for you to disable it (I recommend pulling the fuse, but there are other options). Links to posts about Steering Wheel Lock __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-01-2013, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	__________________ 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

01-02-2013, 01:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	Thanks everyone! I'll call the dealership tomorrow. __________________

01-01-2013, 07:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Yep... Steering lock... Sorry brother

01-01-2013, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	your battery is in upside down! no kidding.If i recall its positive side down?

01-02-2013, 02:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	Fixed!!!! Did the hammer + fuse removal fix. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 4r3s, Mr&Mrs and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________

01-02-2013, 10:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	Mwuwahhahahahahha :3! DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________

01-02-2013, 02:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
sinceday1 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	The power of collective intelligence. Free fix for all.

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