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SPOHN · 01-20-2012, 07:40 PM

I want to know if the car will start with the lock removed? Or if the ECU can flashed to remove the code that allows the car not to crank after it's removed? If thats how it works . I'd like to see this come off my car now if it can.

GaleForce · 01-20-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by waaaasabi

I was going to make a joke about you having to go inside the car to look and relating it to 中出し, but you are too classy of a gentleman for that kind of juvenile, adolescent, potty humor

Mmmm, pie..

kenchan · 01-20-2012, 07:42 PM

i am 99% sure it will not start without the steering lock as the BCM needs to receive an 'all clear' and constant signal from the steering lock during initial self-diagnosis before start.

Da.Menace · 01-20-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by waaaasabi

I was going to make a joke about you having to go inside the car to look and relating it to 中出し, but you are too classy of a gentleman for that kind of juvenile, adolescent, potty humor

lolllll

ZForce · 01-21-2012, 12:25 PM

Read this on FB, sorry to hear Mr. onzedge. Glad you now have the Z back home while the part arrives to the dealership. I have subscribed to Kenchan's DIY thread and will need to check mine and the bros Z since both are 09's with early mfg dates. Better it happen while your car is still in warranty than having to shell out $500 + later. Both Z's are coming up with the warranties running out (3 yr/36k), already looking into extended warranties taking them to 75k mi. Sounds like the wise route to go, not to mention if it happens to me then that one part covers 1/3 of the extended warranty price.

If Courtesy Nissan has the part in stock, can't your dealership have it transferred to them? I am going to ask my dealership to stock one in the event this happens to either one of our Z's.

onzedge · 01-21-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Read this on FB, sorry to hear Mr. onzedge. Glad you now have the Z back home while the part arrives to the dealership. I have subscribed to Kenchan's DIY thread and will need to check mine and the bros Z since both are 09's with early mfg dates. Better it happen while your car is still in warranty than having to shell out $500 + later. Both Z's are coming up with the warranties running out (3 yr/36k), already looking into extended warranties taking them to 75k mi. Sounds like the wise route to go, not to mention if it happens to me then that one part covers 1/3 of the extended warranty price.

If Courtesy Nissan has the part in stock, can't your dealership have it transferred to them? I am going to ask my dealership to stock one in the event this happens to either one of our Z's.

The dealer checked everywhere, even Courtesy Nissan and no luck. I don't really mind waiting all that much, especially considering she is home as of this morning. The Versa they loaned me is a screamer.

pedZ · 01-21-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

The Versa they loaned me is a screamer.

jglollis · 01-21-2012, 01:34 PM

To make a long-story short, I had the steering lock problem (December 16, 2011) and the part was back-ordered for over 4 weeks. What a nightmare!

Jasonle · 01-21-2012, 01:37 PM

Mine happened this past thursday

DWS44 · 01-21-2012, 06:34 PM

A Recall isn't going to do much good if the replacement parts are completely unavailable...unless they develop a procedure to remove the part entirely, since the 2012 apparently doesn't have them anymore.

waaaasabi · 01-21-2012, 08:58 PM

Since Nissan isn't being receptive to e-mails about the issue, I propose that we start moving to media outlets to raise awareness - the fact that this issue could possibly mean being stranded in the middle of nowhere and it cuts across three separate Nissan models (the Z, the GTR, and the Maxima) definitely warrants a voluntary service at the very least, especially since this isn't a "wear and tear" item by any means.

onzedge · 01-21-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by waaaasabi

Since Nissan isn't being receptive to e-mails about the issue, I propose that we start moving to media outlets to raise awareness - the fact that this issue could possibly mean being stranded in the middle of nowhere and it cuts across three separate Nissan models (the Z, the GTR, and the Maxima) definitely warrants a voluntary service at the very least, especially since this isn't a "wear and tear" item by any means.

Good idea. It also impacts the Altima.

FL 4Motion · 01-21-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Good idea. It also impacts the Altima.

x2

PapoZalsa · 01-21-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by waaaasabi

Since Nissan isn't being receptive to e-mails about the issue, I propose that we start moving to media outlets to raise awareness - the fact that this issue could possibly mean being stranded in the middle of nowhere and it cuts across three separate Nissan models (the Z, the GTR, and the Maxima) definitely warrants a voluntary service at the very least, especially since this isn't a "wear and tear" item by any means.

Email for Nissan North Amerca customer service:
customersupport@nissan-usa.com

--------------------------------------------------
The big guns emails:

darryll.harrison@nissan-usa.com
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS for SOUTHEAST
ATTN: Darryll Harrison (Manager)

scott.stevens@nissan-usa.com
Nissan Corporation
ATTN: Scott Stevens (Vice President)

NOTE: Darryll Harrison is/or was on Facebook.

We need to overflow their emails concerning this issue!

TacoZ · 01-21-2012, 10:40 PM

I got a letter from Nissan saying that my car "may be subject to a Nissan service recall campaign." I wonder if this is what they will be checking for me. I better bring it in soon because I don't want this to happen to me! It's bad enough that I got a stuck clutch twice in two years!

01-20-2012, 07:40 PM	#91 (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: 221	I want to know if the car will start with the lock removed? Or if the ECU can flashed to remove the code that allows the car not to crank after it's removed? If thats how it works . I'd like to see this come off my car now if it can. __________________

01-21-2012, 01:34 PM	#98 (permalink)
jglollis Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1 Drives: 09 370Z Base w/Sport Rep Power: 16	To make a long-story short, I had the steering lock problem (December 16, 2011) and the part was back-ordered for over 4 weeks. What a nightmare! Last edited by jglollis; 01-21-2012 at 02:14 PM.

01-21-2012, 01:37 PM	#99 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Mine happened this past thursday __________________ 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

01-21-2012, 08:58 PM	#101 (permalink)
waaaasabi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 491 Drives: '10 Civic (FG1) 5AT Rep Power: 17	Since Nissan isn't being receptive to e-mails about the issue, I propose that we start moving to media outlets to raise awareness - the fact that this issue could possibly mean being stranded in the middle of nowhere and it cuts across three separate Nissan models (the Z, the GTR, and the Maxima) definitely warrants a voluntary service at the very least, especially since this isn't a "wear and tear" item by any means. __________________ That's SOOOO not Raven!

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01-20-2012, 07:42 PM	#93 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i am 99% sure it will not start without the steering lock as the BCM needs to receive an 'all clear' and constant signal from the steering lock during initial self-diagnosis before start.

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ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Read this on FB, sorry to hear Mr. onzedge. Glad you now have the Z back home while the part arrives to the dealership. I have subscribed to Kenchan's DIY thread and will need to check mine and the bros Z since both are 09's with early mfg dates. Better it happen while your car is still in warranty than having to shell out $500 + later. Both Z's are coming up with the warranties running out (3 yr/36k), already looking into extended warranties taking them to 75k mi. Sounds like the wise route to go, not to mention if it happens to me then that one part covers 1/3 of the extended warranty price. If Courtesy Nissan has the part in stock, can't your dealership have it transferred to them? I am going to ask my dealership to stock one in the event this happens to either one of our Z's.

01-21-2012, 06:34 PM	#100 (permalink)
DWS44 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 103 Drives: 17 Vette Grand Sport Rep Power: 17	A Recall isn't going to do much good if the replacement parts are completely unavailable...unless they develop a procedure to remove the part entirely, since the 2012 apparently doesn't have them anymore.

01-21-2012, 10:40 PM	#105 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	I got a letter from Nissan saying that my car "may be subject to a Nissan service recall campaign." I wonder if this is what they will be checking for me. I better bring it in soon because I don't want this to happen to me! It's bad enough that I got a stuck clutch twice in two years!