Horrible experience...!!!

Nitrouz · 01-07-2011, 01:57 AM

I'm willing to bet it's the steering lock assembly. There's a recall for the 09 GTR's, and this trapped me once as well and needed to get towed. It affected a boatload of 09 GTR's all over North America. Since I'm sure the Z's steering lock are similar, if not identical, I'm willing to bet it's the same issue.

It'll be covered by warranty. After half a day of labor, it'll be back in your hands. As long as your dealership is GTR certified, I bet they're very used to fixing this and will get you back on the road quickly.

Good luck.

SPOHN · 01-07-2011, 06:45 AM

Lemon law +1. Especially when you have that many problems. Makes you think you'll have the same issues for the length of the car. Then what happens when you go outside warranty. Thing is these issues are mild. But more frustrating than anything.

whoady4shoady · 01-07-2011, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrider

kind of a long story so ill try to make it short, i just got home, 5:38 AM .

I dropped my girlfriend off last night and i walked her to the door, then came back to my car but it doesnt start... I thought the battery in my key fob had died so I inserted the key fob into the the area where you put it when it dies, sorry i dont know the actual term only thing i can think of is fobgina, which i heard from this site haha. anyways that doesnt work so i dont know whats going on. confused i try it over and over again leaving the car unlocking it getting back it, nothing. I know its not the car battery or the key fob anymore because im able to lock and unlock the doors. Then a light comes on my dash, a key symbol and i look it up in the owners manual. It says that something is wrong with the key reading system and that i will not be able to start the car... and to get it towed and repaired immediately.

The tow guy just dropped it off at the dealership. The whole process was a pain in the a** because they werent able to tow it due to my exhaust, but i wont get into that. and i have to call the dealership in the morning... I am absolutely furious and wondering what is wrong with my z

I ran into the same problem last october. I came on here and a few others had run into the problem and recommended i disconnect the battery for a few minutes, and that worked great for me. Did you try that first?

SPOHN · 01-07-2011, 08:27 AM

Now that would suck if thats what would fix it.

zrider · 01-07-2011, 09:18 AM

just heard from the dealer... they said they dont know whats wrong with the vehicle and that this is the first time they've encountered this kind of problem.. and their still looking for a loaner vehicle for me

ChrisSlicks · 01-07-2011, 10:00 AM

90% of the time it is the steering lock assembly that is stuck on. Hopefully they get wise and test that out before doing stupid things with the ECU and BCM.

sucasa · 01-10-2011, 12:47 PM

@zrider

update on the problem, interested in finding out the root cause..

zrider · 01-24-2011, 01:41 PM

it was the steering wheel lock, just like the other members stated, right on the dot. Got it fixed !!

sucasa · 01-25-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrider

it was the steering wheel lock, just like the other members stated, right on the dot. Got it fixed !!

nice, glad u got it fixed.

Red__Zed · 01-24-2011, 03:29 PM

nice. glad to see it resolved.

RiCharlie · 01-24-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrider

kind of a long story so ill try to make it short, i just got home, 5:38 AM .

I dropped my girlfriend off last night and i walked her to the door, then came back to my car but it doesnt start... I thought the battery in my key fob had died so I inserted the key fob into the the area where you put it when it dies, sorry i dont know the actual term only thing i can think of is fobgina, which i heard from this site haha. anyways that doesnt work so i dont know whats going on. confused i try it over and over again leaving the car unlocking it getting back it, nothing. I know its not the car battery or the key fob anymore because im able to lock and unlock the doors. Then a light comes on my dash, a key symbol and i look it up in the owners manual. It says that something is wrong with the key reading system and that i will not be able to start the car... and to get it towed and repaired immediately.

The tow guy just dropped it off at the dealership. The whole process was a pain in the a** because they werent able to tow it due to my exhaust, but i wont get into that. and i have to call the dealership in the morning... I am absolutely furious and wondering what is wrong with my z

Oh the old "my car died can I spend the night with you?" trick..

Dont think your fooling us for one moment...

SPOHN · 01-25-2011, 10:26 AM

Might be a long shot. But do they pay to have it towed to the dealer?

zrider · 01-25-2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Might be a long shot. But do they pay to have it towed to the dealer?

I had bought extended warranty and with that comes 24/7 roadside assistance and I just used that.

tjlazer · 01-25-2011, 11:28 AM

yes since it's a warantee issue. always

kenchan · 01-25-2011, 11:36 AM

hummm... is it just the lock to be replaced? is it easy to replace this steering lock?

i'd keep one in the car just in case if it's easy to replace with basic tools. i have some tools all the time in my cars (breaker bar, basic wrench sizes, basic sockets, screw drivers, can opener, skillet, ladle, etc.

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01-07-2011, 01:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nitrouz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 934 Drives: 40th Z, GTR, 420z-tt Rep Power: 16	I'm willing to bet it's the steering lock assembly. There's a recall for the 09 GTR's, and this trapped me once as well and needed to get towed. It affected a boatload of 09 GTR's all over North America. Since I'm sure the Z's steering lock are similar, if not identical, I'm willing to bet it's the same issue. It'll be covered by warranty. After half a day of labor, it'll be back in your hands. As long as your dealership is GTR certified, I bet they're very used to fixing this and will get you back on the road quickly. Good luck. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary - Anastasia VENACI / AERO JACKET / HKS USA / MXP / NISMO / FALKEN / STILLEN / T1R / MR WORKS / CARBON SIGNAL / EVO-R / BLUE BATMOBILE

01-07-2011, 10:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	90% of the time it is the steering lock assembly that is stuck on. Hopefully they get wise and test that out before doing stupid things with the ECU and BCM. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

01-25-2011, 10:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Might be a long shot. But do they pay to have it towed to the dealer? __________________

01-25-2011, 11:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	yes since it's a warantee issue. always __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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01-07-2011, 06:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Lemon law +1. Especially when you have that many problems. Makes you think you'll have the same issues for the length of the car. Then what happens when you go outside warranty. Thing is these issues are mild. But more frustrating than anything.

01-07-2011, 08:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Now that would suck if thats what would fix it.

01-07-2011, 09:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
zrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 175 Drives: 2009 370z Black M/T Rep Power: 16	just heard from the dealer... they said they dont know whats wrong with the vehicle and that this is the first time they've encountered this kind of problem.. and their still looking for a loaner vehicle for me

01-10-2011, 12:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
sucasa Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Posts: 156 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	@zrider update on the problem, interested in finding out the root cause..

01-24-2011, 01:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
zrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 175 Drives: 2009 370z Black M/T Rep Power: 16	it was the steering wheel lock, just like the other members stated, right on the dot. Got it fixed !!

01-24-2011, 03:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	nice. glad to see it resolved.

01-25-2011, 11:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hummm... is it just the lock to be replaced? is it easy to replace this steering lock? i'd keep one in the car just in case if it's easy to replace with basic tools. i have some tools all the time in my cars (breaker bar, basic wrench sizes, basic sockets, screw drivers, can opener, skillet, ladle, etc. )