Steering lock problem solved (for real)

carboy281 · 12-15-2012, 12:14 PM

http://www.carkitcompany.com/nissan-...g-lock-harness Had this install less than 5mins in my 40th.. Had a friend replace his through the dealership Fk that!!! I hv Zero issue with the car.. Hope this helps

Baer383 · 12-15-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by carboy281

http://www.carkitcompany.com/nissan-...g-lock-harness Had this install less than 5mins in my 40th.. Had a friend replace his through the dealership Fk that!!! I hv Zero issue with the car.. Hope this helps

You don't need to buy anything all you need to do is remove a fuse.

ProfessorDave · 12-15-2012, 01:27 PM

Thanks for starting this thread, Baer. I just hit 15k miles on my 2009 370 and knew it would be a matter of time before I encountered a failure of the steering lock. I pulled my fuse this afternoon. Very simple job. Repped!

The only problem is my diminished lung capacity. You see, I was getting pretty good at holding my breath every time I hit the start button, waiting to see if the lock would fail to release

Baer383 · 12-15-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Thanks for starting this thread, Baer. I just hit 15k miles on my 2009 370 and knew it would be a matter of time before I encountered a failure of the steering lock. I pulled my fuse this afternoon. Very simple job. Repped!

The only problem is my diminished lung capacity. You see, I was getting pretty good at holding my breath every time I hit the start button, waiting to see if the lock would fail to release

Breathe easy Dave, rep back at ya

DLSTR · 12-16-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by carboy281

http://www.carkitcompany.com/nissan-...g-lock-harness Had this install less than 5mins in my 40th.. Had a friend replace his through the dealership Fk that!!! I hv Zero issue with the car.. Hope this helps

Bought this myself. Works great. Was not comfortable pulling the fuse and messing with the fusebox. Either method eliminates this useless box Nissan refuses to assist with unless you buy a GTR.

Baer383 · 12-16-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Bought this myself. Works great. Was not comfortable pulling the fuse and messing with the fusebox. Either method eliminates this useless box Nissan refuses to assist with unless you buy a GTR.

Better not mess with the gas cap either.

DLSTR · 12-16-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Better not mess with the gas cap either.

To each his own. Move along now and get a life ok? I didnt reply to you and certainly didnt dis respect you.

Baer383 · 12-16-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

To each his own. Move along now and get a life ok? I didnt reply to you and certainly didnt dis respect you.

My thread

Wondering why you would spend money on something when the testimonial in this thread shows that there are no ill effects.

SPOHN · 12-16-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

My thread

That would be correct!!!

SouthArk370Z · 12-16-2012, 02:12 PM

I know I've posted my fair share of OT comments, but c'mon guys. Y'all are just clogging up an otherwise excellent thread. All of you seem like nice, knowledgeable, 370Z-driving folks - please stop bickering in the Tech section. TIA

Edit: Please do not respond to this post and clutter things up even more. Like it, ignore it or PM me.

AlphaSnacks · 12-16-2012, 06:35 PM

It's a wonderful feeling to never have to think about this stupid thing every time I step foot into my car. Hahaha. I love reading all of the comments from people who've done this.

Baer383 · 12-16-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks

It's a wonderful feeling to never have to think about this stupid thing every time I step foot into my car. Hahaha. I love reading all of the comments from people who've done this.

And I like reading comments from people like you who have done this and haven't had a problem and forgot about it.

Scribe · 12-18-2012, 01:24 PM

I had my car towed to the dealer today because of this issue and just now happened across this thread. My car (manufactured 11/2008) has the lock light on, but I can still turn the steering wheel just fine. Will pulling the fuse work for this situation? I've got the car sitting at the dealership right now and I'm expecting them to call any minute with a diagnosis.

Thanks!

Baer383 · 12-18-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Scribe

I had my car towed to the dealer today because of this issue and just now happened across this thread. My car (manufactured 11/2008) has the lock light on, but I can still turn the steering wheel just fine. Will pulling the fuse work for this situation? I've got the car sitting at the dealership right now and I'm expecting them to call any minute with a diagnosis.

Thanks!

If the steering lock is in the unlock position and you pull the fuse it should start.

alcheng · 12-18-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

And I like reading comments from people like you who have done this and haven't had a problem and forgot about it.

And I like reading comments from people like you always found useful tips and post it up here thus benefits lots of member thus people are very happy.

12-15-2012, 01:27 PM	#483 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Thanks for starting this thread, Baer. I just hit 15k miles on my 2009 370 and knew it would be a matter of time before I encountered a failure of the steering lock. I pulled my fuse this afternoon. Very simple job. Repped! The only problem is my diminished lung capacity. You see, I was getting pretty good at holding my breath every time I hit the start button, waiting to see if the lock would fail to release __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

12-16-2012, 02:12 PM	#490 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I know I've posted my fair share of OT comments, but c'mon guys. Y'all are just clogging up an otherwise excellent thread. All of you seem like nice, knowledgeable, 370Z-driving folks - please stop bickering in the Tech section. TIA Edit: Please do not respond to this post and clutter things up even more. Like it, ignore it or PM me. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 12-16-2012 at 02:14 PM.

12-18-2012, 01:24 PM	#493 (permalink)
Scribe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 182 Drives: Touring-Sport-Manual Rep Power: 220	What if your car fails in the unlocked position? I had my car towed to the dealer today because of this issue and just now happened across this thread. My car (manufactured 11/2008) has the lock light on, but I can still turn the steering wheel just fine. Will pulling the fuse work for this situation? I've got the car sitting at the dealership right now and I'm expecting them to call any minute with a diagnosis. Thanks!

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12-15-2012, 12:14 PM	#481 (permalink)
carboy281 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 66 Drives: 370z 40th Rep Power: 13	http://www.carkitcompany.com/nissan-...g-lock-harness Had this install less than 5mins in my 40th.. Had a friend replace his through the dealership Fk that!!! I hv Zero issue with the car.. Hope this helps

12-16-2012, 06:35 PM	#491 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	It's a wonderful feeling to never have to think about this stupid thing every time I step foot into my car. Hahaha. I love reading all of the comments from people who've done this.