Stranded

neurocache · 12-17-2011, 08:11 PM

Hey guys. I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere right now but have a few of my local friends keeping me company while waiting for the tow truck. My certified pre-owned Z will not start. My steering wheel didn't lock when I turned the engine off so I can't even get the electronics to come on by pressing the start button briefly. Someone told me there is a toggle switch by the break pedal to reset it but I can't find anything. Any help locating this switch would help me so I can at least get my windows up before dropping it off at the dealship.

kellyefields · 12-17-2011, 08:53 PM

try disconnecting the battery never know.

kenchan · 12-17-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by neurocache

Hey guys. I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere right now but have a few of my local friends keeping me company while waiting for the tow truck. My certified pre-owned Z will not start. My steering wheel didn't lock when I turned the engine off so I can't even get the electronics to come on by pressing the start button briefly. Someone told me there is a toggle switch by the break pedal to reset it but I can't find anything. Any help locating this switch would help me so I can at least get my windows up before dropping it off at the dealship.

i dont get wat you mean...

NickTurnon · 12-17-2011, 09:44 PM

Put your key in the FOBGINA- Then try starting your car. The key gives your battery a little umph.

Baer383 · 12-17-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i dont get wat you mean...

I was thinking the same thing.

TypeOne · 12-17-2011, 10:16 PM

Where in LA are you?

Red__Zed · 12-17-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

try disconnecting the battery never know.

bigaudiofanat · 12-17-2011, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Put your key in the FOBGINA- Then try starting your car. The key gives your battery a little umph.

KaienZ34 · 12-17-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Where in LA are you?

where, i'm down at the bottom of the state.

quagmire87 · 12-18-2011, 04:58 AM

I had the same problem its a steering module I think.

ChrisSlicks · 12-18-2011, 08:25 AM

If the steering "didn't" lock then the battery disconnect has a pretty good chance of working. If it is stuck in the locked position then you are basically SOL.

happytheman · 12-18-2011, 08:34 AM

Wonder what happen' to OP? I'm sure wherever he's at, he has likely been reached mpby AAA by now, eh?

In for results of issue!

neurocache · 12-18-2011, 11:34 PM

Everything is gravy. The dealership sent a tow truck my way last night about 80 miles out. I've asked around and I'm almost 100% sure that it is the steering wheel locking solenoid like quagmire87 says. After stopping the engine, the steering wheel didn't lock as it normally does and it wouldn't even let me go into accessory mode to put my windows up. I tried disconnecting the battery like Kellyefields recommended and also tried docking the key fob in the "FOBGINA" as NickTurnon put it. I'm already glad I purchased the extended warranty as I haven't even owned the damn thing for a month and I'm already having issues. Thanks for the advice guys. It looks like I'll be driving a Sentra for a little while.

David, I think we have a mutual friend, Jayson. My brother said he saw three of the sickest Z's the other day in BTR and I asked him if one of them had painted rims and he confirmed it. He also commented on how crazy slammed your ride is and on the negative camber. Props to you.

quagmire87 · 12-19-2011, 12:07 PM

That's good I have a good warranty also 7 years 120,000 miles. It paid itself already. Good luck with everything it just sucks that you have to drive that grandma sentra lol.

kenchan · 12-19-2011, 12:32 PM

werd. this can be a IPDM issue then?

the steering wheel lock issue is it will lock when engine turned off, and wont unlock on re-start attempt preventing the car from starting.

12-17-2011, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
neurocache Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 10 Drives: 09 370Z Silver 6spd Rep Power: 14	Stranded Hey guys. I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere right now but have a few of my local friends keeping me company while waiting for the tow truck. My certified pre-owned Z will not start. My steering wheel didn't lock when I turned the engine off so I can't even get the electronics to come on by pressing the start button briefly. Someone told me there is a toggle switch by the break pedal to reset it but I can't find anything. Any help locating this switch would help me so I can at least get my windows up before dropping it off at the dealship. Last edited by neurocache; 12-17-2011 at 08:15 PM.

12-17-2011, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	try disconnecting the battery never know. __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

12-18-2011, 08:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	If the steering "didn't" lock then the battery disconnect has a pretty good chance of working. If it is stuck in the locked position then you are basically SOL. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

12-18-2011, 08:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Wonder what happen' to OP? I'm sure wherever he's at, he has likely been reached mpby AAA by now, eh? In for results of issue! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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