Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

ayrton88 · 12-05-2012, 09:36 AM

I have read so much on this issue that I'm having trouble remembering all of it. I seem to remember that the ignition must be in the "on" position when you pull the fuse. Is this correct, or can you pull the fuse with the ignition off?

SouthArk370Z · 12-05-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ayrton88

I have read so much on this issue that I'm having trouble remembering all of it. I seem to remember that the ignition must be in the "on" position when you pull the fuse. Is this correct, or can you pull the fuse with the ignition off?

You have to pull the fuse when the lock pin is retracted - ie, when the car is on.
With foot off brake, push start button until you hear the SLU pin retract and the indicator says ON. Jump out of the car and pull the fuse (you only have a few minutes to pull the fuse or the SLU pin will extend again, so have the IPDM out before you begin procedure). Turn the car off and close the driver door - should be golden silence. Start car.

mayday813 · 12-06-2012, 07:58 AM

I can't answer why previous models were not listed on the Tech. Bulletin. Perhaps an ECU change or programming modification of some sort in 2011. I guess that's what concerns me is that NTB12-41 appears to correct the issue with a programming change or reflash of the Body Control Module on the later model vehicles.

OldGuy · 12-06-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mayday813

I can't answer why previous models were not listed on the Tech. Bulletin. Perhaps an ECU change or programming modification of some sort in 2011. I guess that's what concerns me is that NTB12-41 appears to correct the issue with a programming change or reflash of the Body Control Module on the later model vehicles.

Wonder of that's why Nissan people thought I was off base when I complained about this failure as a potential problem for my '09? Possibly, the person at the other end looked at this TSB and felt it had no relevance to my car.

cossie1600 · 12-06-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Wonder of that's why Nissan people thought I was off base when I complained about this failure as a potential problem for my '09? Possibly, the person at the other end looked at this TSB and felt it had no relevance to my car.

You know why, most 09s are going to be out of warranty......

OldGuy · 12-06-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

You know why, most 09s are going to be out of warranty......

Mine was still under warranty at the time. Nevertheless, for out-of-pocket payment repair situations, the TSB should include all effected models, whether or not still under warranty.

danegrey · 12-06-2012, 08:24 AM

Very interesting, I have the car going in for service on Friday, and will have to ask them about that bulletin, from all the discussion I thought it did not apply to the 2012s

invader19 · 12-06-2012, 01:13 PM

Is there a youtube video with instructions on where/which fuse to pull?

SouthArk370Z · 12-06-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by invader19

Is there a youtube video with instructions on where/which fuse to pull?

As far as I can tell, no.

370z steering lock fuse - YouTube

But it truly is very easy to do if you follow the instructions given in several threads on this site. Heck, even I could figure it out. Took me about 15 minutes and I appear to be one of the slow ones.

pseftis · 12-06-2012, 02:50 PM

Nvmind.. 1st pg.. duhhhhh

Where is the fuse? I'm sure this has been covered but driving and can't look over 18 pages to find it!

SouthArk370Z · 12-06-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pseftis

Where is the fuse? I'm sure this has been covered but driving and can't look over 18 pages to find it!

It's in the battery compartment, between the battery and fender. You have to remove the plastic "bezel" that holds the battery cover, but it only requires a small-medium flatblade screwdriver. A fuse puller or small pliers comes in handy.

Links to posts about Steering Wheel Lock

invader19 · 12-06-2012, 03:11 PM

Do we have to cut the wire or just pull the fuse is good enough?

SouthArk370Z · 12-06-2012, 03:28 PM

Pulling the fuse does the same thing* as cutting the wire, so you only need to do one or the other. I recommend removing the fuse - a little more work, but it's easy to put back to normal if the need ever arises.
If you prefer stopping power at the SLU, I suggest using the harness that someone is selling. It's plug-n-play, so you can put everything back to factory condition just by removing the harness. It also provides connectors to add a switch so you can easily control power to the SLU (why anyone would want to do that, I dunno, but it's there).

* Actually it does a little more. Pulling the fuse also kills an internal signal to the IPDM's CPU, but no one has reported any problems other than an occasional short pause between pressing the start button and the engine cranking.

LMBmikeZ · 12-06-2012, 03:23 PM

both methods work, you just gotta do one of them

LMBmikeZ · 12-06-2012, 03:41 PM

The pause has also been reported from people who have not even touched the steering lock though.

Just eliminate that stupid lock before it leaves you stranded!

12-06-2012, 02:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
pseftis Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 156 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 14	Nvmind.. 1st pg.. duhhhhh Where is the fuse? I'm sure this has been covered but driving and can't look over 18 pages to find it! __________________ Stillen G3/Ark Grip CBE/Berk HFC/Evo-R Side Blades/Shine Spats/Ings+1rep-f.skirt/25mm/20mm/SPC R-Camber/Swift Spec-R/25R Oil Cooler/Custom 180 Headlights/UpRev Last edited by pseftis; 12-06-2012 at 02:53 PM.

12-06-2012, 03:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Pulling the fuse does the same thing* as cutting the wire, so you only need to do one or the other. I recommend removing the fuse - a little more work, but it's easy to put back to normal if the need ever arises. If you prefer stopping power at the SLU, I suggest using the harness that someone is selling. It's plug-n-play, so you can put everything back to factory condition just by removing the harness. It also provides connectors to add a switch so you can easily control power to the SLU (why anyone would want to do that, I dunno, but it's there). * Actually it does a little more. Pulling the fuse also kills an internal signal to the IPDM's CPU, but no one has reported any problems other than an occasional short pause between pressing the start button and the engine cranking. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-06-2012, 03:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
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LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	The pause has also been reported from people who have not even touched the steering lock though. Just eliminate that stupid lock before it leaves you stranded! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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12-05-2012, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	I have read so much on this issue that I'm having trouble remembering all of it. I seem to remember that the ignition must be in the "on" position when you pull the fuse. Is this correct, or can you pull the fuse with the ignition off?

12-06-2012, 07:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
mayday813 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 143 Drives: 11 370Z spt tour 6mt Rep Power: 15	I can't answer why previous models were not listed on the Tech. Bulletin. Perhaps an ECU change or programming modification of some sort in 2011. I guess that's what concerns me is that NTB12-41 appears to correct the issue with a programming change or reflash of the Body Control Module on the later model vehicles.

12-06-2012, 08:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 72 Posts: 3,195 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	Very interesting, I have the car going in for service on Friday, and will have to ask them about that bulletin, from all the discussion I thought it did not apply to the 2012s

12-06-2012, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
invader19 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370z 6 speed Rep Power: 13	Is there a youtube video with instructions on where/which fuse to pull?

12-06-2012, 03:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
invader19 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370z 6 speed Rep Power: 13	Do we have to cut the wire or just pull the fuse is good enough?