Z Looked Awesome on a Tow Truck (Sarcastic)

kenchan · 01-25-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

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but you had so many chances to take the car in before total failure.

SiXK · 01-25-2012, 08:52 AM

I have already been through this. When my under-warranty 370Z was towed into Reed Nissan, probably the worst dealership I have ever dealt with, they told me it would take a week to look at it because I had no appointment.

That's right, car behind me on a flatbed and they get irritated because I didn't schedule the complete failure of the car.

I went home, called Nissans consumer affairs. They acted appalled and I believe they were, a regional manager contacted Reed Nissan and the car was looked at immediately. Took two days to get the part though.

I had hoped to keep this car for a while, but can't imagine the nightmare of dealing with this intelligent key garbage for 10-12 years. Killing and re-cranking your car miles from home, like at a gas station or rest stop, shouldn't make your stomach turn with dread. I'd pay $1000 or more for a product that bypasses all of this crap and allows me to crank my car with a normal key. Anything that would get rid of this worthless "intelligent" system for good.

370zproject · 01-25-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

but you had so many chances to take the car in before total failure.

not really i needed the car to get to work i dont know to many pple i can bum rides off here

kenchan · 01-25-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

not really i needed the car to get to work i dont know to many pple i can bum rides off here

yep, i can understand. i have folks living near me that work at the same office but with my schedule with the kids in mind, i need to have a car.

i was thinking the dealer could give you a loner while they diagnose the repeat problem. most folks dont get second/third chances with the steering lock failing. im not saying you did anything wrong as this shouldn't happen in the first place and this all sucks.

jlittle370 · 01-25-2012, 10:45 AM

Mine died last Thursday, took the tech most of Friday to diagnose. Replacement part was ordered "overnight" on Friday... and yesterday morning the SA told me the part was backordered and that the ETA is a month. UGH! Contacted Nissan and asked why a recall or at least a TSB hasn't been issued yet (and ragged on them for not having more replacements in the pipeline) - no response yet.

onzedge · 01-25-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jlittle370

Mine died last Thursday, took the tech most of Friday to diagnose. Replacement part was ordered "overnight" on Friday... and yesterday morning the SA told me the part was backordered and that the ETA is a month. UGH! Contacted Nissan and asked why a recall or at least a TSB hasn't been issued yet (and ragged on them for not having more replacements in the pipeline) - no response yet.

Wow -- I am waiting about that long too. It sucks that this topic is your first post. I will rep you to make you feel a little better.

Jasonle · 01-25-2012, 10:53 AM

oh man..they told me last night same thing.."overnighted" probably goin to get a phone call today and say the same thing that its on backorder!

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jlittle370

Mine died last Thursday, took the tech most of Friday to diagnose. Replacement part was ordered "overnight" on Friday... and yesterday morning the SA told me the part was backordered and that the ETA is a month. UGH! Contacted Nissan and asked why a recall or at least a TSB hasn't been issued yet (and ragged on them for not having more replacements in the pipeline) - no response yet.

Damn... that's a long wait.

ccdominic · 01-25-2012, 11:00 AM

well this sucks

onzedge · 01-25-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ccdominic

well this sucks

PapoZalsa · 01-25-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jlittle370

Mine died last Thursday, took the tech most of Friday to diagnose. Replacement part was ordered "overnight" on Friday... and yesterday morning the SA told me the part was backordered and that the ETA is a month. UGH! Contacted Nissan and asked why a recall or at least a TSB hasn't been issued yet (and ragged on them for not having more replacements in the pipeline) - no response yet.

Nissan of North America don't response to any email and they have changed all they contacts. Way to go Nissan.

bjblackout · 01-25-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB

I would go look under your steering column and just double check and make sure you got latest version steering lock (RevC or RevD)

Don't even know where to look to be honest. Can you give me more info or pics of what i am looking at.

bjblackout · 01-25-2012, 11:36 AM

So I saw from another post I am looking for a silver box looking thing but from looking at it how do I know what version it is??

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bjblackout

So I saw from another post I am looking for a silver box looking thing but from looking at it how do I know what version it is??

DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

Kenchan spells it out pretty clearly in his DIY linked above.

bjblackout · 01-25-2012, 11:40 AM

I got it and will check it at lunch and report back. I saw how to tell on the DIY!!

01-25-2012, 08:52 AM	#107 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 185	I have already been through this. When my under-warranty 370Z was towed into Reed Nissan, probably the worst dealership I have ever dealt with, they told me it would take a week to look at it because I had no appointment. That's right, car behind me on a flatbed and they get irritated because I didn't schedule the complete failure of the car. I went home, called Nissans consumer affairs. They acted appalled and I believe they were, a regional manager contacted Reed Nissan and the car was looked at immediately. Took two days to get the part though. I had hoped to keep this car for a while, but can't imagine the nightmare of dealing with this intelligent key garbage for 10-12 years. Killing and re-cranking your car miles from home, like at a gas station or rest stop, shouldn't make your stomach turn with dread. I'd pay $1000 or more for a product that bypasses all of this crap and allows me to crank my car with a normal key. Anything that would get rid of this worthless "intelligent" system for good. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

01-25-2012, 10:53 AM	#112 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	oh man..they told me last night same thing.."overnighted" probably goin to get a phone call today and say the same thing that its on backorder! __________________ 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

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01-25-2012, 10:45 AM	#110 (permalink)
jlittle370 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Omaha Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Mine died last Thursday, took the tech most of Friday to diagnose. Replacement part was ordered "overnight" on Friday... and yesterday morning the SA told me the part was backordered and that the ETA is a month. UGH! Contacted Nissan and asked why a recall or at least a TSB hasn't been issued yet (and ragged on them for not having more replacements in the pipeline) - no response yet.

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ccdominic Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 615 Drives: Built LS1/T56 RX7 FD Rep Power: 15	well this sucks

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01-25-2012, 11:40 AM	#120 (permalink)
bjblackout Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 373 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	I got it and will check it at lunch and report back. I saw how to tell on the DIY!!