Kansas City

Z06WHO

Call a tow truck as there is no fix for it when it locks. The dealer will have to replace the lock with a new one

sboden

Hit it with the hammer and hope. I put the harness in last year. Hopefully with Dan's post you will only need to pay for the tow if it is necessary.

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09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

edub370

that does seem about 10 to 15 degrees higher than me

thats more along what i run. i have gotten up around 235 in the summer. at HPT i saw 255 . oil coolers are a necessary part on these cars

agreed. have seen a couple people get it to come lose by tapping it a few times. if it does, keep the car on and pull that fuse ASAP!

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TenaciousZ

its covered by warranty, the issue is getting it to the dealership.

I beat on it with a hammer for a while last night with no luck.

Right now its stuck in the bottom floor of a parking garage with a tiny roof clearance so it cant be towed out.

Only way out is a back exit gate which is blocked by a massive pile of snow. Trying to get something out there to clear the snow right now.

This sucks.

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09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi

Red Stitching

Z06WHO

Prices updated and for anyone that was interested in the fast intentions CBE exhaust I won't need yr stock exhaust. I went ahead and bought one today.

Jasonle

Damn.... good luck man.

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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

aCoul82

Hey all, anyone actually driving their Z around today who might be able to give me a temp comparision? I feel like I'm running hotter than I should be. I think today was 45* out and I am at 220 - 230 while highway cruising but easily climb to 230-240 if I get on it. I'm not redlining it or even floring it for extended periods. I am scared to death of what will happen when it's 100* outside for a month.....
I know I'm probably going to install an oil cooler before summer but wanted to compare temps in case I need to have the cooling system checked out.

tower74

Mine is a brand new car and I was running between 220-230 when it was 40 outside. The oil cooler with help a ton with keeping the oil temp down. Just keep an eye on it. Now if your water temp starts to rise, with the current temps, you may have an issue.

sboden

I looked at mine yesterday and I was running from 200 to 220. It will get up there during the summer but generally you won't have a problem unless your racing. It still gets too hot though imo.

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09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

m3chhawk

If it weren't for the parking garage/snow problem, this would have been the most painless steering lock resolution to date.

sboden

Just a reminder for those who have a 2011 or older 370, get the harness, pull the fuse, or snip the wire. They do NOT have a version of this lock that won't eventually leave you stranded. Their answer to the issue was not to use the part anymore on 12 and newer models. Even if you have had yours replaced you still need to do the above.

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09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

m3chhawk

I thought this was only an 09-10 issue?

sboden

All years with the lock installed which I'm pretty sure is 09-11.

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09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

pbhakta

The campaign states that they will only repair for 2009-2010 370z and 2009-2011 GTR's. I know that in the steering wheel lock thread that some ppl mentioned that very early 2011 would have issues as well.

Reference:
NTB13-014
Date:
March 7, 2013
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 – 2011 STEERING LOCK UNIT
CAMPAIGN ID #:
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2009 – 2010 370Z (Z34)
INTRODUCTION
P3208
2009 – 2011 GTR (R35)
Check Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.
Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the steering lock assembly on certain specific 2009 – 2010 model year 370Z and 2009 – 2011 model year GTR vehicles due to excessive oil within the assembly, which could cause the Body Control Module (BCM) to prevent the engine from starting when the ignition is cycled. This issue does not affect steering or engine operation when the vehicle is already running.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number P3208 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.

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edub370

soo...in laymans terms. is this a issue they will now repair whether the steering lock is out or not?

sort of like a tsb or recall sort of action?

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