Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

GaleForce · 10-24-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kactussjack

Just had my column lock replaced this week under warranty. Rev C failed. Replaced with Rev D. Is this the latest rev or is there E,F..... out there?

Going to buy the bypass harness later this week to avoid any furthur hassle. Don't forget - if the lock fails with your windows or top down, they ain't going back up.

We haven't seen any Rev above Rev D.

ocfoilist · 11-07-2012, 12:39 PM

Another steering lock assembly victim here. I'm not sure what Revision the failed part was but it was replaced with Rev D. I'm at 54,000 miles ('09 Sport/Touring) and the dealer worked with me to get the price out the door down to $972. I don't know if it has been mentioned before but the warranty is 1 year, 12,000 miles for the part.

I guess the fix is in my future as well. Bummer, since it was on my to-do list. I just didn't do it in time.

LMBmikeZ · 11-07-2012, 04:21 PM

that's almost as bad as letting a low tire go "just one more trip" - classic final statement............before the tire blows off the rim, or in this case the lock doesn't disengage!

wheee! · 11-07-2012, 05:29 PM

One of my buddies here in oiltown just had his fail.... after I had offered to remove his fuse for him! Luckily, the dealer covered it for him! ... out of warranty too!

kactussjack · 11-07-2012, 06:22 PM

Mine failed a couple weeks ago. 17,500 miles on 2010 roadster, rev c. Replaced with rev. d under warranty. The bill to Nissan was around $850 + $85 to my insurance co for the tow. Now has the bypass harness installed for piece of mind.

Don't forget people. If it fails with the windows or top down, you cannot put them up.

And I thought getting out of the C-5 would get me away for steering lock issues.

Lucky1charm · 11-14-2012, 04:38 PM

Just had mine replaced last week. 2009 Touring Sport, failed at 23,000 miles. $1,100 to repair. Called Nissan, they would not admit there is a problem with the part and would not help with repairs. I also filed a complaint with the NHTSA.

OldGuy · 11-14-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I will let you know. I heard of this guy taking out a nasty door dent on a 370 and it was like 100 bucks.

$100 for one or several dents in your car in one session at my (believe it or not) Acura dealer! And it was a perfect job.

OldGuy · 11-14-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I pulled my 2009's fuse last month. I have the extended warranty but the thought of driving hundreds of miles from home and have to deal with this is not worth the theft prevention aspect.

I'd love it to blow and have it properly repaired while at the dealership, while in for a service. I have Murphy's Law on my side so I preempted it.

Could you please specifically state the number of the fuse, so I can tell my mechanic to pull it before I have the problem. Thanks.

SouthArk370Z · 11-14-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Could you please specifically state the number of the fuse, so I can tell my mechanic to pull it before I have the problem. Thanks.

If I read the FSMs correctly (SEC-127), it's fuse #48. I did mine recently and it's identified with a label that says something close to "Wheel Lock" either next to the fuse (near bottom on left row of fuses) or on the cover. It's not at all difficult to figure out once you get the fuse block out. There is also a DIY on here that explains it.

Edit: Makes sure the mechanic pulls the fuse AFTER the lock retracts (s/he should be able to hear it retract when the car is turned on (not started), it's rather noisy). See the DIY on this site for details.

OldGuy · 11-15-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

If I read the FSMs correctly (SEC-127), it's fuse #48. I did mine recently and it's identified with a label that says something close to "Wheel Lock" either next to the fuse (near bottom on left row of fuses) or on the cover. It's not at all difficult to figure out once you get the fuse block out. There is also a DIY on here that explains it.

Edit: Makes sure the mechanic pulls the fuse AFTER the lock retracts (s/he should be able to hear it retract when the car is turned on (not started), it's rather noisy). See the DIY on this site for details.

Thank you. I'm taking your post with me.

edub370 · 11-15-2012, 10:26 AM

.. Still amazed people are having this issue....

scgolfer7 · 11-15-2012, 11:02 AM

The exact name of the fuse on the box is Steering Lock. It is a 10A red fuse.

scgolfer7 · 11-15-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

.. Still amazed people are having this issue....

Yeah, mine went out last week while I was at a gas station 100 miles away from home. Luckily a few smacks with a pair of pliers and it retracted and I yanked the fuse out.

geddy lee · 11-15-2012, 01:47 PM

I too can't beleive this is still an issue. I got my 2009 back in April with 11K on it. I was on this website during my lunch at work and read a thread about this problem and solution and got up, went out to the parking lot and pulled the fuse. Took me about 10 minutes. The steering lock isn't going to protect you anyway. If someone wants to steal your car bad enough, they will.
I had a friend with a MKIV Supra with 20 K worth of mods. One night when he was at the Olive Garden , a flat bed pulled up and drug his car across the asphalt and on to the truck. It was all locked up tight along with the steering wheel.
Its useless

SouthArk370Z · 11-15-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by scgolfer7

The exact name of the fuse on the box is Steering Lock. It is a 10A red fuse.

Thanks for the clarification.

11-07-2012, 12:39 PM	#212 (permalink)
ocfoilist Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 202 Drives: 09 Blue 6m 370zT/S/N Rep Power: 16	Another steering lock assembly victim here. I'm not sure what Revision the failed part was but it was replaced with Rev D. I'm at 54,000 miles ('09 Sport/Touring) and the dealer worked with me to get the price out the door down to $972. I don't know if it has been mentioned before but the warranty is 1 year, 12,000 miles for the part. I guess the fix is in my future as well. Bummer, since it was on my to-do list. I just didn't do it in time. Baer383 likes this. __________________ Proud owner of a new 167.2 inch, 3278 lb baby Z! Stillen CBE & G3 Intake // Stillen Lightweight pulley // Stillen Oil Cooler // Goodridge Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines // ACT HDSS Clutch& Alum Flywheel

11-07-2012, 04:21 PM	#213 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	that's almost as bad as letting a low tire go "just one more trip" - classic final statement............before the tire blows off the rim, or in this case the lock doesn't disengage! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-07-2012, 05:29 PM	#214 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	One of my buddies here in oiltown just had his fail.... after I had offered to remove his fuse for him! Luckily, the dealer covered it for him! ... out of warranty too! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

11-15-2012, 10:26 AM	#221 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	.. Still amazed people are having this issue.... Raw_Shark likes this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

11-15-2012, 11:02 AM	#222 (permalink)
scgolfer7 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 59 Drives: 09 Z Yellow 6MT Rep Power: 13	The exact name of the fuse on the box is Steering Lock. It is a 10A red fuse. SouthArk370Z likes this.

11-07-2012, 06:22 PM	#215 (permalink)
kactussjack Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Glen Mills PA Posts: 17 Drives: 10 370Z Black M6 Rep Power: 13	Mine failed a couple weeks ago. 17,500 miles on 2010 roadster, rev c. Replaced with rev. d under warranty. The bill to Nissan was around $850 + $85 to my insurance co for the tow. Now has the bypass harness installed for piece of mind. Don't forget people. If it fails with the windows or top down, you cannot put them up. And I thought getting out of the C-5 would get me away for steering lock issues.

11-14-2012, 04:38 PM	#216 (permalink)
Lucky1charm Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Delaware Posts: 8 Drives: 09 370z Tour sport Rep Power: 13	Just had mine replaced last week. 2009 Touring Sport, failed at 23,000 miles. $1,100 to repair. Called Nissan, they would not admit there is a problem with the part and would not help with repairs. I also filed a complaint with the NHTSA.

11-15-2012, 01:47 PM	#224 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	I too can't beleive this is still an issue. I got my 2009 back in April with 11K on it. I was on this website during my lunch at work and read a thread about this problem and solution and got up, went out to the parking lot and pulled the fuse. Took me about 10 minutes. The steering lock isn't going to protect you anyway. If someone wants to steal your car bad enough, they will. I had a friend with a MKIV Supra with 20 K worth of mods. One night when he was at the Olive Garden , a flat bed pulled up and drug his car across the asphalt and on to the truck. It was all locked up tight along with the steering wheel. Its useless

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