She's Dead, Jim

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

sabi- sounds good. please put emphasis that the 370Z is using the exact part that was recalled on the GTR as known 'bad' parts: 48700-JF00A, 48700-JF00B.

why nissan did not 'drill deep and wide' to ensure other platforms were affected beats the hell out of me.

Bean counters!

waaaasabi · 01-23-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

sabi- sounds good. please put emphasis that the 370Z is using the exact part that was recalled on the GTR as known 'bad' parts: 48700-JF00A, 48700-JF00B.

why nissan did not 'drill deep and wide' to ensure other platforms were affected beats the hell out of me.

Will do!

onzedge · 01-23-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Bean counters!

Westwood · 01-23-2012, 11:25 AM

At lease your engine didnt blow up on the highway

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Westwood

At lease your engine didnt blow up on the highway

too much nawz danger to manifold?

GaleForce · 01-23-2012, 01:14 PM

Looks and reads very well. Thanks for putting in the effort to do this!

+rep Mr.Sabi

Does it make sense to use some social media (Facebook, twitter, etc) to help get the word out? Would it be best to post links to the Sticky'd thread that Mr.Kenchan started?

waaaasabi · 01-23-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Looks and reads very well. Thanks for putting in the effort to do this!

+rep Mr.Sabi

Does it make sense to use some social media (Facebook, twitter, etc) to help get the word out? Would it be best to post links to the Sticky'd thread that Mr.Kenchan started?

Thanks, Mr. GaleForce! It was no biggie

Not sure about how effective social media would be in this case, but I guess it couldn't hurt. Personally, I don't have many friends who are car enthusiasts, but I think it would be fairly prudent to inform friends/family who own a Nissan vehicle with this potential flaw.

Also, I've sent out e-mails to the sites that I listed earlier - I will update when I hear back from them (if at all).

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 01:58 PM

also watch out for faux claims that some nissan-hater starts posting up stating they have steering lock failure when in fact they drive a mustang of such.

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

also watch out for faux claims that some nissan-hater starts posting up stating they have steering lock failure when in fact they drive a mustang of such.

Hey, my Z's steering lock did indeed fail! I just didn't own it at the time.

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hey, my Z's steering lock did indeed fail! I just didn't own it at the time.

Vaughanabe13 · 01-23-2012, 02:55 PM

So what are you guys with 09's and 10's doing to prepare for the seemingly-inevitable failure of the lock? I did read about the "hammer tap" and "steering column up and down" suggestions but I have no idea what the success rate is and whether or not that would even help me get out of a jam. I do NOT want to tow this car, but I also don't want to buy the part and do the DIY fix because my warranty will cover the repairs. So what are you guys doing, just waiting until it won't start and then towing?

PapoZalsa · 01-23-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13

So what are you guys with 09's and 10's doing to prepare for the seemingly-inevitable failure of the lock? I did read about the "hammer tap" and "steering column up and down" suggestions but I have no idea what the success rate is and whether or not that would even help me get out of a jam. I do NOT want to tow this car, but I also don't want to buy the part and do the DIY fix because my warranty will cover the repairs. So what are you guys doing, just waiting until it won't start and then towing?

All I'm doing is praying for a TSB from Nissan since I have like 10 months left on the factory warranty.

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13

So what are you guys with 09's and 10's doing to prepare for the seemingly-inevitable failure of the lock? I did read about the "hammer tap" and "steering column up and down" suggestions but I have no idea what the success rate is and whether or not that would even help me get out of a jam. I do NOT want to tow this car, but I also don't want to buy the part and do the DIY fix because my warranty will cover the repairs. So what are you guys doing, just waiting until it won't start and then towing?

in your case you will have to accept the towing part to get your free replacement with undisclosed lead-time.

in my case, it's a done deal. im just helping the others out.

alcheng · 01-23-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

All I'm doing is praying for a TSB from Nissan since I have like 10 months left on the factory warranty.

As far as I've seen what other members have experienced, defective part is being replaced free of charge if it's under warranty, but the part is always on back-order.

I am wondering can NISSAN able to do a recall because they don't even have enough supply for the part.

While their priority is on the GTR in this issue, I wish best luck for my fellow Z members/drivers in here!!

Nick911sc · 01-23-2012, 05:24 PM

I'm huddled up in the corner of the room crying while my car sits in the garage for the winter. If I ever actually put enough miles on the car to experience this failure I'll be upset. Rep+ to David for the well written letter. Hopefully something will come of it. If not, maybe we'll both have the steering lock problem together at our local meet.

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GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Looks and reads very well. Thanks for putting in the effort to do this! +rep Mr.Sabi Does it make sense to use some social media (Facebook, twitter, etc) to help get the word out? Would it be best to post links to the Sticky'd thread that Mr.Kenchan started? __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	So what are you guys with 09's and 10's doing to prepare for the seemingly-inevitable failure of the lock? I did read about the "hammer tap" and "steering column up and down" suggestions but I have no idea what the success rate is and whether or not that would even help me get out of a jam. I do NOT want to tow this car, but I also don't want to buy the part and do the DIY fix because my warranty will cover the repairs. So what are you guys doing, just waiting until it won't start and then towing? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black.

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I'm huddled up in the corner of the room crying while my car sits in the garage for the winter. If I ever actually put enough miles on the car to experience this failure I'll be upset. Rep+ to David for the well written letter. Hopefully something will come of it. If not, maybe we'll both have the steering lock problem together at our local meet.