Steering lock problem solved (for real)

Baer383 · 12-18-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

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Scribe · 12-18-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

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

Thanks for the reply. I'll ask the dealership to attempt to pull the fuse.

Baer383 · 12-18-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Scribe

Thanks for the reply. I'll ask the dealership to attempt to pull the fuse.

Do it yourself and drive home.

VSS370z · 12-20-2012, 12:44 PM

Just did this today at home, a bit of work but nothing major.The car fire up like normal,thanks a lot guys for a great find!

Baer383 · 12-20-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VSS370z

Just did this today at home, a bit of work but nothing major.The car fire up like normal,thanks a lot guys for a great find!

Glad to hear it now pay up with my Rep.

Chico370Z · 12-20-2012, 12:57 PM

so, what is the difference between the IPDM and the steering lock? Im guessing the SL is powered by the IPDM unit. Just wondering because my IPDM was replaced recently and I am assuming this means my SL could prob still go, right?

Baer383 · 12-20-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico370Z

so, what is the difference between the IPDM and the steering lock? Im guessing the SL is powered by the IPDM unit. Just wondering because my IPDM was replaced recently and I am assuming this means my SL could prob still go, right?

The steering lock and IPDM are different parts so if your SL was not replaced then yes it can go bad.

SouthArk370Z · 12-20-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico370Z

so, what is the difference between the IPDM and the steering lock? Im guessing the SL is powered by the IPDM unit. Just wondering because my IPDM was replaced recently and I am assuming this means my SL could prob still go, right?

The IPDM-E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module - Engine Room) contains fuses, relays, and a computer to turn things on and off. Located next to the battery.

The Steering Lock Unit is powered by the IPDM-E/R. Located under dash on steering column.

Yes. Your SLU can still fail.

VSS370z · 12-20-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Glad to hear it now pay up with my Rep.

Have a Rep!

Chico370Z · 12-20-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

The IPDM-E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module - Engine Room) contains fuses, relays, and a computer to turn things on and off. Located next to the battery.

The Steering Lock Unit is powered by the IPDM-E/R. Located under dash on steering column.

Yes. Your SLU can still fail.

thanks, so basically you would pull the SL fuse from the IPDM

Baer383 · 12-20-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico370Z

thanks, so basically you would pull the SL fuse from the IPDM

That is the only SL fuse to pull there are no others
So to answer your question yes

SouthArk370Z · 12-20-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico370Z

thanks, so basically you would pull the SL fuse from the IPDM

I would and I did.

Instructions are above and in several other threads. I've collected links to many of the SLU-related threads at Links to posts about Steering Wheel Lock.

Scribe · 12-20-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Scribe

Thanks for the reply. I'll ask the dealership to attempt to pull the fuse.

It didn't work, but here's an update. My steering wheel was not actually locked, but the car seems to have been in the locked mode. This means that if it fails, regardless of whether it is physically locked or not, pulling the fuse will not work.

Nissan consumer affairs is involved at this point (and has been since I found this thread), though everything with them is on a case-by-case basis.

Scribe · 12-27-2012, 11:02 AM

The Nissan consumer affairs is going to cover $600 of the $1220 bill. Something of note is that I get my car serviced regularly and have a good history with Nissan and did my financing through them. The amount they are going to reimburse is not enough to cover the known defective parts ($780!).

All in all, I have mixed feelings on the matter. Nissan is doing something and my car isn't under warranty, but I don't feel it's enough. I feel like although the people at Sterling McCall were nice, the quote for three hours of shop time is ludicrous and will definitely not be doing business with them again. I get all my regular service done at Baker, but they don't do body work, so my original repair was done by Sterling and I was at one of their locations when my car wouldn't start.

JARblue · 12-27-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Scribe

The Nissan consumer affairs is going to cover $600 of the $1220 bill. Something of note is that I get my car serviced regularly and have a good history with Nissan and did my financing through them. The amount they are going to reimburse is not enough to cover the known defective parts ($780!).

All in all, I have mixed feelings on the matter. Nissan is doing something and my car isn't under warranty, but I don't feel it's enough. I feel like although the people at Sterling McCall were nice, the quote for three hours of shop time is ludicrous and will definitely not be doing business with them again. I get all my regular service done at Baker, but they don't do body work, so my original repair was done by Sterling and I was at one of their locations when my car wouldn't start.

That sucks, man. After the new mechanism is installed, I would instruct the dealer to remove the fuse immediately... Or else make them sign something that says if it fails again, they will cover every imaginable cost related to the failure.

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VSS370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 380 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 13	Just did this today at home, a bit of work but nothing major.The car fire up like normal,thanks a lot guys for a great find! Last edited by VSS370z; 12-20-2012 at 12:48 PM.

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Chico370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 233 Drives: 09 370Z Touring Rep Power: 16	so, what is the difference between the IPDM and the steering lock? Im guessing the SL is powered by the IPDM unit. Just wondering because my IPDM was replaced recently and I am assuming this means my SL could prob still go, right? __________________ 04 Nissan Sentra SpecV: Brembos, Nismo Intake/Exhaust/Short Shifter, Eibach Sportlines, ES MMI - SOLD / / / 09 Nissan 370Z Touring: Invidia Gemini Exhaust, ERZ HFC, GTM 25 Row Cooler, Z1 Tubes, and K&N Drop Ins

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Scribe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 182 Drives: Touring-Sport-Manual Rep Power: 220	The Nissan consumer affairs is going to cover $600 of the $1220 bill. Something of note is that I get my car serviced regularly and have a good history with Nissan and did my financing through them. The amount they are going to reimburse is not enough to cover the known defective parts ($780!). All in all, I have mixed feelings on the matter. Nissan is doing something and my car isn't under warranty, but I don't feel it's enough. I feel like although the people at Sterling McCall were nice, the quote for three hours of shop time is ludicrous and will definitely not be doing business with them again. I get all my regular service done at Baker, but they don't do body work, so my original repair was done by Sterling and I was at one of their locations when my car wouldn't start. Last edited by Scribe; 12-27-2012 at 11:04 AM.

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