Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

NCSUPACK09 · 01-22-2012, 07:31 PM

Oh man, this just happened to me 2 weeks ago. I went into the dealership and told them it was the steering wheel lock assembly. They then spent a week trying to figure out what was wrong with it until they finally listened to me and ordered it. Unfortunately, the part is back ordered and they said that I have to wait until 2 Feb before it will be in, but they told me if I call Nissan headquarters and complain, they might step in an get it sent sooner (i doubt it though). At least they gave me a loaner

Anyways, mine is a 2010 Base + Sport with 17k. Was #27 produced for 2010 and was built in Oct 2009, so its probably the same part as all the 2009s.

MJB · 01-22-2012, 07:40 PM

Courtesy Parts claim they have them in stock- LOCK SET-STEERING - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com . Not sure if its RevC or RevD, you guys may want to give them a call.

I would just rather order it from them and DIY, save yourself some money if your warranty is out.

kensnismo · 01-22-2012, 10:39 PM

Mike good call if everyone filed a compaint the gov would force a recall.

onzedge · 01-22-2012, 11:23 PM

Mine failed at 26,350 miles on January 19, 2012. It is a 2010 and had a Rev C module.

She's Dead, Jim

fritz · 01-23-2012, 05:32 AM

Mileage when failed : 11800 (18900 Km Europe)
Vehicle info : "2010 manufactured"
Steering Lock info :"B" of Feb 2009

Car now at home.
Awaiting Nissan response for 2 weeks and counting.

370zproject · 01-25-2012, 04:58 PM

09 23 k miles touring w/ sport 7atdead

will go look later its on their lot i still have one key

jlittle370 · 01-26-2012, 12:57 AM

09 14k miles touring/sport at... not sure what rev the lock assm is but it's broken!

rtrono · 01-26-2012, 02:44 PM

Mine failed this morning at a little under 23k miles. 2010 40th Anniversary. Had it taken to Nissan in Simi Valley on a flatbed. Waiting to see what they say.

PapoZalsa · 01-26-2012, 04:27 PM

WOW, this sucks!

rtrono · 01-26-2012, 05:17 PM

Just got a call from the dealer. They confirmed it is the lock. They will have my car until Tuesday next week waiting for the part to come in. Good think I kept my Frontier to drive around.

kenchan · 01-26-2012, 06:27 PM

So I am assuming you have the RevC lock? When u pick up the car next wk can you check with the dealer? Thanks and GL!

cossie1600 · 01-26-2012, 08:10 PM

Has anyone found out what is causing the failure?

red6spd · 01-26-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

everyone who has had the failure should report it to the NHTSA, this is one way to get a recall started.

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm

Yes do this!!

red6spd · 01-26-2012, 08:49 PM

What happens so I know what to look for, maybe signs that its gonna happen?

GaleForce · 01-26-2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Has anyone found out what is causing the failure?

Poorly constructed part, prone to early failure.

01-22-2012, 07:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	Oh man, this just happened to me 2 weeks ago. I went into the dealership and told them it was the steering wheel lock assembly. They then spent a week trying to figure out what was wrong with it until they finally listened to me and ordered it. Unfortunately, the part is back ordered and they said that I have to wait until 2 Feb before it will be in, but they told me if I call Nissan headquarters and complain, they might step in an get it sent sooner (i doubt it though). At least they gave me a loaner Anyways, mine is a 2010 Base + Sport with 17k. Was #27 produced for 2010 and was built in Oct 2009, so its probably the same part as all the 2009s. __________________ 2010 Base 370z Magnetic Black 6MT SP Mods: Bone Stock

01-22-2012, 11:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Mine failed at 26,350 miles on January 19, 2012. It is a 2010 and had a Rev C module. She's Dead, Jim __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

01-25-2012, 04:58 PM	#21 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	09 23 k miles touring w/ sport 7atdead will go look later its on their lot i still have one key __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors Last edited by 370zproject; 01-25-2012 at 07:29 PM. Reason: info

01-26-2012, 04:27 PM	#24 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	WOW, this sucks! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

01-26-2012, 08:49 PM	#29 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	What happens so I know what to look for, maybe signs that its gonna happen? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

01-22-2012, 07:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	Courtesy Parts claim they have them in stock- LOCK SET-STEERING - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com . Not sure if its RevC or RevD, you guys may want to give them a call. I would just rather order it from them and DIY, save yourself some money if your warranty is out.

01-22-2012, 10:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
kensnismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: north tx Posts: 324 Drives: ZL-1 Rep Power: 14	Mike good call if everyone filed a compaint the gov would force a recall.

01-23-2012, 05:32 AM	#20 (permalink)
fritz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Andorre Posts: 90 Drives: 2010 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	Mileage when failed : 11800 (18900 Km Europe) Vehicle info : "2010 manufactured" Steering Lock info :"B" of Feb 2009 Car now at home. Awaiting Nissan response for 2 weeks and counting.

01-26-2012, 12:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
jlittle370 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Omaha Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	09 14k miles touring/sport at... not sure what rev the lock assm is but it's broken!

01-26-2012, 02:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
rtrono Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 70 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 15	Mine failed this morning at a little under 23k miles. 2010 40th Anniversary. Had it taken to Nissan in Simi Valley on a flatbed. Waiting to see what they say.

01-26-2012, 05:17 PM	#25 (permalink)
rtrono Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 70 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 15	Just got a call from the dealer. They confirmed it is the lock. They will have my car until Tuesday next week waiting for the part to come in. Good think I kept my Frontier to drive around.

01-26-2012, 06:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	So I am assuming you have the RevC lock? When u pick up the car next wk can you check with the dealer? Thanks and GL!

01-26-2012, 08:10 PM	#27 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Has anyone found out what is causing the failure?

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