Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

VCuomo

Why are people cutting the brown wire instead of just removing the fuse? I don't get it...

Baer383's fix (removing the fuse) is super easy and non-permanent...

6MT

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Andrew

2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold
2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

SouthArk370Z

Pulling the fuse is pretty easy, but still not as easy as snipping the wire. If you have no reason to ever reactivate the SLU, why not snip the wire? It's out of sight and can be repaired if necessary (although that's a job I wouldn't want to do in such cramped quarters). Personally, I don't like taking such drastic measures as cutting wires on a new car so I pulled the fuse, but that's just me.

Cutting the wire is not the best fix, IMNSHO, but I find it difficult to argue with success.

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Stealth36

Mine failed in the unlocked position on 12/24/12. It is a 09 RevA with 29000 miles. I luckily still have the bumper to bumper warranty and the dealer said its covered under it and they will pay for the tow.

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Baer383

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2013 ZL1

754 rwhp 747 rwtq

wheee!

My steering lock never failed and is probably still good as new (for now), but I pulled the fuse as a preventative measure. No issues, no worries and if I ever want a steering lock, I will wait for the recall (eventually) that will replace it N/C...

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JohnsZ

Mine failed for the 3rd and last time at 22,500 miles. Once I got it started by moving the steering column aggressively up and down, I drove it to my Nissan Dealer which I have a great rapport with. I'm one of the lucky ones as the part was still under warranty. Would have cost $1,500 to fix. Yikes! Ridiculous why this was not a recall by Nissan. My guess it's because of the low number (comparatively) of Zs made in '09 and '10. If it was an Altima, it probably would have been recalled. I guess they also figure that us Z owners have lots of money...

Stealth36

So I haven't gotten it towed yet but do you think because I have an aftermarket exhaust they will try and void the warranty even though the exhaust has nothing to do with the part that failed? Did you have anything aftermarket?

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09 370Z Touring/Sport MT6 - Show: GTR Push Start, Evo-R Fog Light w/ Kahtec, Nismo Shift Knob, Paint matched engine cover - Performance: Fast Intentions CBE 18" resonators

SouthArk370Z

Shouldn't be an issue. If the dealer gives you any static, find another dealer (or call Nissan and ask them to explain it to the dealer).

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Hambone1

Don't know if this helps anyone, but I just had my steering lock fail at around 41,200 miles, I have the extended warranty bought at purchase of the car, and after some fighting it they did cover all the labor and parts. Granted, I was stranded at work and had to bum rides for a few days.

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blackbird

No extended warranty for me. 445,000 miles. Just filed complaint with NHTSA. The Maxima is having this problem also according to my dealer.

DLSTR

445,000miles on a Z? My Gawd!!!

forza370z

LOL! Probably he mis-typed an extra 0.

Baer383

That's what I was thinking b/c he is TT

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R0bDC

2009 370Z - 59k Miles