Steering lock problem solved (for real)

SouthArk370Z · 11-23-2012, 11:59 AM

Re: My earlier post in this thread

I do occasionally get the delay between pressing the start button and the engine cranking. It doesn't happen very often and I have not been able to identify any pattern.
Someone reported that pulling the fuse affected passenger airbag function - maybe the two are related. I can't recall if I had a passenger when I got the delays.

Baer383 · 11-23-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

okay this was untrue. I just got back from dealer he says my airbag is fine. The light is not supposed to stay on while driving it is only supposed to light up a moment during start to show the airbag is off. He says this is new to the Z the older Nissans had the light stay on.

Anyhow sorry if I confused anyone.

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Re: My earlier post in this thread

I do occasionally get the delay between pressing the start button and the engine cranking. It doesn't happen very often and I have not been able to identify any pattern.
Someone reported that pulling the fuse affected passenger airbag function - maybe the two are related. I can't recall if I had a passenger when I got the delays.

Read this

SouthArk370Z · 11-23-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Read this

You have dashed my only hope of figuring out the delay. Thanks alot!

I do appreciate you pointing it out. I missed that when I was scrolling through the replies. Here's a real one: Thanks!

I'd still like to know why the delay and, especially, why not every time?

Maybe someone will come up with an answer some day.

daisuke149 · 11-23-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

You have dashed my only hope of figuring out the delay. Thanks alot!

I do appreciate you pointing it out. I missed that when I was scrolling through the replies. Here's a real one: Thanks!

I'd still like to know why the delay and, especially, why not every time?

Maybe someone will come up with an answer some day.

I got the delay when i would hit the start button really quick while my door was still shutting. Only time i ever noticed it happen.

SouthArk370Z · 11-23-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

I got the delay when i would hit the start button really quick while my door was still shutting. Only time i ever noticed it happen.

hmmmm I sometimes reach over and hit the start button while closing the door but haven't noticed if I get the door closed before I hit the button. It would make sense, since the door ajar switch and the steering lock unit are all part of the security system. I will have to investigate. Thanks for the info.
I'm going to the dealer for an oil change tomorrow, maybe one of the mechanics can shed some light.

Edit: Just tried it with the door open and no delay on four starts.

oly370z · 11-26-2012, 04:10 PM

So i have a quick question about this fix. Mine went bad completely, but i got the new part from the dealership and they said i could plug it in a disable it and than bring it back to them. Will the fuse fix work if i disable it with the working part in and than once disabled throw my old one back in? Trying to avoid the cost of the part.

Baer383 · 11-26-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oly370z

So i have a quick question about this fix. Mine went bad completely, but i got the new part from the dealership and they said i could plug it in a disable it and than bring it back to them. Will the fuse fix work if i disable it with the working part in and than once disabled throw my old one back in? Trying to avoid the cost of the part.

As long as your old one is in the unlock position,if it is then you shouldn't need the new part.you can remove the fuse as it is in the unlock position if it is not then you will have to get the new one installed then pull the fuse and leave the new steering lock in the car.

rudi · 11-26-2012, 04:27 PM

Is there a poll for this issue anywhere?

Baer383 · 11-26-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rudi

Is there a poll for this issue anywhere?

Not that I'm aware of ,I didn't put one in this thread.

rudi · 11-27-2012, 09:19 PM

A poll on who has the steering lock issue could be valuable for convincing Nissan to do something. Can someone do this?

Baer383 · 11-27-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rudi

A poll on who has the steering lock issue could be valuable for convincing Nissan to do something. Can someone do this?

They won't do anything that's why some of the 11's don't have it and none of the 12's or 13's have it.

LMBmikeZ · 11-27-2012, 09:25 PM

Do everyone a favor, file a complain and force a recall
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/Vehicl...nt/index.xhtml

originally posted by cossie1600 in this thread
Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

I would suggest more people try this way of getting the point across, they can't deny it if all the complaints are formal

LMBmikeZ · 11-27-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

They won't do anything that's why some of the 11's don't have it and none of the 12's or 13's have it.

they don't want to do anything but if enough of us complain formally like you were suggesting in the other thread then they may actually be forced to put out a recall or at least a TSB.

Baer383 · 11-27-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

they don't want to do anything but if enough of us complain formally like you were suggesting in the other thread then they may actually be forced to put out a recall or at least a TSB.

When I tried to get mine they were on restricted order,I ask the parts guy what that means he said usually that there is a problem with a part so Nissan freezes all sales of the part to use them as warranty replacements so they don't have to order any more from the manufacture that makes them.
But he also said that it won't be a recall.

LMBmikeZ · 11-27-2012, 09:42 PM

^^ but he's a parts guy not a guy at corp he doesn't really know....... IMO

Plus if there is enough problems with them then legally they will required to resolve the problem. Another reason why we need more formal complaints!

11-23-2012, 11:59 AM	#406 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Re: My earlier post in this thread I do occasionally get the delay between pressing the start button and the engine cranking. It doesn't happen very often and I have not been able to identify any pattern. Someone reported that pulling the fuse affected passenger airbag function - maybe the two are related. I can't recall if I had a passenger when I got the delays. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

11-26-2012, 04:10 PM	#411 (permalink)
oly370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Olympia Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	steering lock failure So i have a quick question about this fix. Mine went bad completely, but i got the new part from the dealership and they said i could plug it in a disable it and than bring it back to them. Will the fuse fix work if i disable it with the working part in and than once disabled throw my old one back in? Trying to avoid the cost of the part. __________________ Oly370z

11-27-2012, 09:25 PM	#417 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Do everyone a favor, file a complain and force a recall https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/Vehicl...nt/index.xhtml originally posted by cossie1600 in this thread Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure I would suggest more people try this way of getting the point across, they can't deny it if all the complaints are formal __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-27-2012, 09:42 PM	#420 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	^^ but he's a parts guy not a guy at corp he doesn't really know....... IMO Plus if there is enough problems with them then legally they will required to resolve the problem. Another reason why we need more formal complaints! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 16	Is there a poll for this issue anywhere?

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