Steering lock problem solved (for real)

KingZee · 06-01-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

Dia has been driving his around from day one without the fuse and he doesn't have a problem he would have called me.

It's not really an electrical problem it just lags on start sometimes...Spohn already said it happened to him too. I'm getting ready to leave town so no time to deal with the fuse right now. Plus I don't really wanna take the plastic crap apart again to get the box out. Somewhat of a pia. If no one else reports I'll put it back next week to see if the issue goes away.

Ridgerunner · 06-02-2012, 02:42 PM

[Would be interesting to see if the wire harness causes the same issue or not although this would still be the better solution for me.[/QUOTE]

Installed harness today since I bought it before fuse pull solution. I see no delay with harness.

Baer383 · 06-02-2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridgerunner

[Would be interesting to see if the wire harness causes the same issue or not although this would still be the better solution for me.

My 7at with fuse in has a delay once in a while so what would that mean,

Nothing.

jetguy · 06-01-2012, 03:29 PM

My Z sits for 3 or 4 days every week. Let's see if this effects me.......

wheee! · 06-01-2012, 03:37 PM

I've had the lag or delay too, but I find most of the time it is because I haven't quite got the clutch pushed right to the floor. Not a big issue either way. I would rather have a delayed start than no start!

A side benefit to this mod was discovered today! I was removing the front bumper to adjust my temp sensor position from behind the oil cooler and I had to turn the wheels to unscrew the wheel well screw.... all I had to do was turn the wheels by hand (I was on jackstands)! No starting the car or accessory position and cranking the wheel to move the tires! yay!

jetguy · 06-01-2012, 03:40 PM

No issues after sitting for 4 days!:-)

wheee! · 06-01-2012, 03:47 PM

I would like to know if this delay issue has affected anyone with an auto transmission... might just be a manual glitch.

jetguy · 06-01-2012, 03:50 PM

Mines a 7at

KingZee · 06-01-2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

If Chris(SPOHN)had this problem he would have called me.

Lol he said he did a few posts back

Baer383 · 06-01-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingZee

Lol he said he did a few posts back

I just talk to him on the phone he said it happened when he hit the start button fast and it only happened once.

daisuke149 · 06-01-2012, 05:11 PM

I think people are just being paranoid.

ive had this happen before i pulled the fuse out too.

Just didnt push the button well enough sometimes, or sometimes i tapped it too fast.

I just started my car after last driving it on monday. no issues.

KaienZ34 · 06-01-2012, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisuke149

I think people are just being paranoid.

ive had this happen before i pulled the fuse out too.

Just didnt push the button well enough sometimes, or sometimes i tapped it too fast.

I just started my car after last driving it on monday. no issues.

"Just cause i'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not after me!"

SPOHN · 06-01-2012, 05:15 PM

+1 on the paranoid.

Thechidz · 06-01-2012, 05:25 PM

Nice find!

wheee! · 06-01-2012, 05:36 PM

I tend to agree. If there is any possibility this is related... who cares! A slight delay occasionally at startup is worth the peace of mind knowing your car will not lock you out!

06-01-2012, 03:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	My Z sits for 3 or 4 days every week. Let's see if this effects me....... __________________ Z1 intake tubes,K&N,sprint booster,side stripes,9500ix, blendmount,laser jammers,AVIC-X920BT,TS-C720PRS, PRS2200DT,2x BTA6250D,275/40/18 conti dw, dynamat,reversed the +/- on the floor shift,tint,cover

06-01-2012, 03:37 PM	#5 (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	I've had the lag or delay too, but I find most of the time it is because I haven't quite got the clutch pushed right to the floor. Not a big issue either way. I would rather have a delayed start than no start! A side benefit to this mod was discovered today! I was removing the front bumper to adjust my temp sensor position from behind the oil cooler and I had to turn the wheels to unscrew the wheel well screw.... all I had to do was turn the wheels by hand (I was on jackstands)! No starting the car or accessory position and cranking the wheel to move the tires! yay! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-01-2012, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	No issues after sitting for 4 days!:-) __________________ Z1 intake tubes,K&N,sprint booster,side stripes,9500ix, blendmount,laser jammers,AVIC-X920BT,TS-C720PRS, PRS2200DT,2x BTA6250D,275/40/18 conti dw, dynamat,reversed the +/- on the floor shift,tint,cover

06-01-2012, 03:47 PM	#7 (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	I would like to know if this delay issue has affected anyone with an auto transmission... might just be a manual glitch. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-01-2012, 03:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Mines a 7at __________________ Z1 intake tubes,K&N,sprint booster,side stripes,9500ix, blendmount,laser jammers,AVIC-X920BT,TS-C720PRS, PRS2200DT,2x BTA6250D,275/40/18 conti dw, dynamat,reversed the +/- on the floor shift,tint,cover

06-02-2012, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ridgerunner Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370Z Black 6M SP Rep Power: 15	[Would be interesting to see if the wire harness causes the same issue or not although this would still be the better solution for me.[/QUOTE] Installed harness today since I bought it before fuse pull solution. I see no delay with harness.

06-01-2012, 05:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	I think people are just being paranoid. ive had this happen before i pulled the fuse out too. Just didnt push the button well enough sometimes, or sometimes i tapped it too fast. I just started my car after last driving it on monday. no issues.

06-01-2012, 05:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	+1 on the paranoid. __________________

06-01-2012, 05:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 16	Nice find! __________________ I <3 my car

06-01-2012, 05:36 PM	#15 (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	I tend to agree. If there is any possibility this is related... who cares! A slight delay occasionally at startup is worth the peace of mind knowing your car will not lock you out! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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