Currently my Z is stuck overnight in some underground gym parking garage because the tow truck was unable to tow my vehicle due to my front bumper clearance. So now
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01-04-2013, 11:05 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Do I need a new steering column lock?
Currently my Z is stuck overnight in some underground gym parking garage because the tow truck was unable to tow my vehicle due to my front bumper clearance.
So now I'm pretty much in a position to fix it myself and after a little bit of research, I've narrowed it down to a steering column lock problem. However, I can't seem to decide whether the cutting one wire would remedy my situation or if I'm forced to go buy a new steering column lock. To narrow my symptoms: 1. Since I wasn't sure which 10a fuse I was supposed to pull, I've checked all the 10a fuses in the fuse box next to the battery and they all seem to be good. Unless I missed a whole set of fuses elsewhere that I was supposed to check... 2. The steering wheel is completely locked and the ignition button is also stuck on "lock", not able to go to ACC. Brakes are also fully pumped. Thanks. |
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01-05-2013, 12:49 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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your steering lock is stuck. theres only 2 options now. unstick it by disconnecting it, banging on it, and reconnecting it or buying a new lock. now that it is stuck in the locked position, cutting the wire, or removing the steering lock fuse wont do a damn thing. you're out of luck
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Yep. ADMIN: Can this topic be placed first (sticky) on the forum so that we can stop reading this story, over and over.
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^ What he said, there are so many people buying 370Zs that have this happen prior to knowing about pulling the fuse . Its a shame. Just think of the number of steering lock failures happening to owners who are not on this forum. Its such a simple fix if you don't want to deal with dealers etc. Never liked the idea of the steering wheel locking anyway. If someone really wants to steal your car, they will find a way around a locked steering wheel.
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I've created a sticky thread for all who find themselves with this problem
http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...rt-issues.html |
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