Keyfob dead and I can't start the car

Bondfire · 01-05-2013, 11:18 AM

Anyone else had this problem. I got in the car yesterday and got the warning that my key was low on battery. I went to a dr appointment today, and when I go to leave I can't start the car with the push button ignition. I was able to unlock the car with the door button, and all the buttons on the fob work find, it just won't let me start the car.

So I put the key in the "intelligent key port" and tried the start button again, but still no luck. When I put the key in the port, the word, "lock" pops up on the outer ring of the start button, but then fads after a few seconds.

I'm literally stuck in the parking lot of the dr office. I called a friend who is going to bring me an extra battery, but I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this issue or knows a work around.

~Justin

Thechidz · 01-05-2013, 11:20 AM

unfortunately have to tell you sounds like your steering wheel lock is dead, a common problem on these cars. I will link you to the thread. Are you still under warranty?

Thechidz · 01-05-2013, 11:23 AM

Links to posts about Steering Wheel Lock

SurfDog · 01-05-2013, 11:27 AM

if the fob really is dead (steering lock more likely though) you can put the fob in the holder left and low of wheel and get started. the hole does not charge a dead battery just lets you start.

enkei2k · 01-05-2013, 11:29 AM

sounds like steering lock to me....this is like the 100th thread about it this year and we're only on day 5 of the new year

Thechidz · 01-05-2013, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfDog

if the fob really is dead (steering lock more likely though) you can put the fob in the holder left and low of wheel and get started. the hole does not charge a dead battery just lets you start.

he already tried that definitely sounds like steering lock

Jasonle · 01-05-2013, 11:36 AM

DEpointfive0 · 01-05-2013, 11:36 AM

Fuckin JEEZUS, it looks like this is happening daily

SurfDog · 01-05-2013, 11:42 AM

pull the fuse, cut the brownie, install the harness mod. however you do it get that damn lock out of your life!

Bad Nissan! Bad!
<swats Nissan with a rolled up newspaper>

dP3NGU1N · 01-05-2013, 12:21 PM

You know I think I've asked this before but is this something that 2013 owners have to worry about? Seem to remember reading that 2012s don't have this issue but cant be sure.

Bondfire · 01-05-2013, 12:44 PM

Welp, new battery didn't do it, so I guess it's the steering wheel lock. Unforunatly, I'm pretty sure that the car is out of warranty since it's a 2009. I bought it one year used from CarMax so I'll have to double check, but pretty sure.

I'll research the other threads and see if it's something I can resolve myself. I'll probably have to get it towed to my house first though

chrischhorn · 01-05-2013, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

You know I think I've asked this before but is this something that 2013 owners have to worry about? Seem to remember reading that 2012s don't have this issue but cant be sure.

I doubt the '13 have it. Would be weird/stupid for them to take it out for '12 and reinstall for '13 but if they did that would suck. GOOD THING I HAVE A '12!!!

Though i do have a lot of friends with '09 an '10's lol

definitionxmk · 01-05-2013, 12:56 PM

Ahhh i should do this to mine

chops · 01-05-2013, 02:41 PM

Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

then file complaint:
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm

then call and bitch nissan usa out

Baer383 · 01-05-2013, 03:49 PM

I have been telling people since I started my thread
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...lved-real.html

To do this and by the looks of these cars dropping like flies allot of people are not listening

01-05-2013, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bondfire Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessup Posts: 81 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z - Yel Rep Power: 14	Keyfob dead and I can't start the car Anyone else had this problem. I got in the car yesterday and got the warning that my key was low on battery. I went to a dr appointment today, and when I go to leave I can't start the car with the push button ignition. I was able to unlock the car with the door button, and all the buttons on the fob work find, it just won't let me start the car. So I put the key in the "intelligent key port" and tried the start button again, but still no luck. When I put the key in the port, the word, "lock" pops up on the outer ring of the start button, but then fads after a few seconds. I'm literally stuck in the parking lot of the dr office. I called a friend who is going to bring me an extra battery, but I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this issue or knows a work around. ~Justin

01-05-2013, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 16	unfortunately have to tell you sounds like your steering wheel lock is dead, a common problem on these cars. I will link you to the thread. Are you still under warranty? __________________ I <3 my car

01-05-2013, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 16	Links to posts about Steering Wheel Lock __________________ I <3 my car

01-05-2013, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	if the fob really is dead (steering lock more likely though) you can put the fob in the holder left and low of wheel and get started. the hole does not charge a dead battery just lets you start. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

01-05-2013, 11:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	sounds like steering lock to me....this is like the 100th thread about it this year and we're only on day 5 of the new year __________________ ...need boost...

01-05-2013, 11:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	__________________ 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

01-05-2013, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Fuckin JEEZUS, it looks like this is happening daily

01-05-2013, 11:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	pull the fuse, cut the brownie, install the harness mod. however you do it get that damn lock out of your life! Bad Nissan! Bad! <swats Nissan with a rolled up newspaper> SouthArk370Z, dP3NGU1N, DLSTR and 2 others like this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

01-05-2013, 12:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	You know I think I've asked this before but is this something that 2013 owners have to worry about? Seem to remember reading that 2012s don't have this issue but cant be sure.

01-05-2013, 12:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bondfire Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessup Posts: 81 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z - Yel Rep Power: 14	Welp, new battery didn't do it, so I guess it's the steering wheel lock. Unforunatly, I'm pretty sure that the car is out of warranty since it's a 2009. I bought it one year used from CarMax so I'll have to double check, but pretty sure. I'll research the other threads and see if it's something I can resolve myself. I'll probably have to get it towed to my house first though

01-05-2013, 12:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
definitionxmk Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 973 Drives: Stage 2 SC 370Z Rep Power: 17	Ahhh i should do this to mine __________________ *FALKEN . AMUSE . STANCE . INVIDIA . MINES . TOMMY KAIRA . BRIDE . VOLK RACING . GTM* Featured in DSPORT issue #137 - Follow me on Instagram: @definitionxmk

01-05-2013, 02:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure then file complaint: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm then call and bitch nissan usa out

01-05-2013, 03:49 PM	#15 (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	I have been telling people since I started my thread http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...lved-real.html To do this and by the looks of these cars dropping like flies allot of people are not listening __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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