Steering lock problem solved (for real)

SouthArk370Z · 09-04-2013, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meulen

Everything still works. I pulled the fuse with the ignition on but I think it may have been on and not acc. I'll have to put it back in and try again. I'm just baffled how it still locks with the fuse pulled. I would have thought it would be stuck locked if I screwed it up

If the steering wheel is still locking and unlocking then you pulled the wrong fuse.

pzero_7 · 11-14-2013, 09:21 PM

hey all! really hope you guys can help me out here. was leaving for class and then found out my z won't start. intelligent signal came on. pushed the clutch and tried to start it but it stays in "lock". is this the steering lock issue that i just found out about today after this experience. saw a video on a solution by removing the fuse but i am not sure if that's what i should do. any guidance would be greatly appreciated! thank you!

SouthArk370Z · 11-14-2013, 09:36 PM

Sounds like the steering lock (ESCL in Nissanese but commonly SLU) or the clutch switch. There are many DIYs on how to identify and fix each one. If you can't find what you need using search (I suggest using Google and putting "site:the370z.com " in front of your search terms), holler back.

pzero_7 · 11-15-2013, 11:24 AM

still could not get it to start. tried the fuse removal solution but to no avail. called the dealer and will have it towed tomorrow morning. dealer said that there's a recall for escl so hopefully that's the issue so i don't have spend to have it fixed. sigh........downer.....

JARblue · 11-15-2013, 12:11 PM

The fuse removal is only preventative. It must be removed with the ESCL in the unlocked position.

If it is indeed the ESCL, the dealer should cover everything including the tow. Don't let them make you pay a dime for it. I recommend that you remove the fuse as soon as you have the new one in (the latest rev has documented failures as well).

If it's not the ESCL, it is most likely the clutch switch. It's a pretty easy DIY to clean or replace it, or at least, it shouldn't be too expensive even if the dealer does the work.

Saudi-370Z · 11-25-2013, 02:30 PM

I had this issue this morning , found this thing but i have something defferent , my steering wheel is not locked !!!
Its pretty heave but i still can turn it all the way !!

Is it possible that my steering lock was disabled BEFORE i switch off the car and stayed that way ?!
And it wont start because its disabled ( and unlocked ) ??

Pls help , and the dealer in saudi arabia don't know s**t about the Z !!

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 02:36 PM

does the steering make metal to metal noise when you turn the steering wheel?

there's only open or closed condition on the lock. if yours is stuck in the open condition, then the steering should feel the same as usual. unless its partially closed and dragging the column internal.

Saudi-370Z · 11-25-2013, 02:42 PM

It sounds just as normal as if im driving , would the fuse trick work ?

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saudi-370Z

It sounds just as normal as if im driving , would the fuse trick work ?

yes, as long as your steering lock is in the unlock state, it should work.

i suggest you look at daisuke/baer DIY section on the fuse pull. you have to pull the fuse while the car is ON and in the unlocked state.

Saudi-370Z · 11-25-2013, 02:50 PM

I found a video on youtube that explains the whole thing with pics , type 370z steering lock and it should be very easy for everyone

Thank you soo much

wheee! · 11-25-2013, 02:45 PM

Have you checked the Clutch switch?

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ring-lock.html

wheee! · 11-25-2013, 02:53 PM

But if your steering wheel is turning and the car won't start, it is most likely the clutch switch that is not making proper internal contact....

Saudi-370Z · 11-25-2013, 07:18 PM

but the clutch switch problem case the car should be asking me to depress the clutch even if i does depress it , not showing the key light !!

right ?!

onzedge · 11-25-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saudi-370Z

but the clutch switch problem case the car should be asking me to depress the clutch even if i does depress it , not showing the key light !!

right ?!

Right.

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Elan · 11-25-2013, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saudi-370Z

but the clutch switch problem case the car should be asking me to depress the clutch even if i does depress it , not showing the key light !!

right ?!

If it's showing the key light, maybe your batteries in the FOB are going. Try inserting the key into the fobgina and then see if if it will start. My answer is only based off of what I THINK you were talking about. It was hard to understand your comment.

11-14-2013, 09:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Sounds like the steering lock (ESCL in Nissanese but commonly SLU) or the clutch switch. There are many DIYs on how to identify and fix each one. If you can't find what you need using search (I suggest using Google and putting "site:the370z.com " in front of your search terms), holler back. LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	The fuse removal is only preventative. It must be removed with the ESCL in the unlocked position. If it is indeed the ESCL, the dealer should cover everything including the tow. Don't let them make you pay a dime for it. I recommend that you remove the fuse as soon as you have the new one in (the latest rev has documented failures as well). If it's not the ESCL, it is most likely the clutch switch. It's a pretty easy DIY to clean or replace it, or at least, it shouldn't be too expensive even if the dealer does the work. SouthArk370Z and pzero_7 like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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11-14-2013, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
pzero_7 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas. Posts: 30 Drives: 2010 40th 370z Rep Power: 15	hey all! really hope you guys can help me out here. was leaving for class and then found out my z won't start. intelligent signal came on. pushed the clutch and tried to start it but it stays in "lock". is this the steering lock issue that i just found out about today after this experience. saw a video on a solution by removing the fuse but i am not sure if that's what i should do. any guidance would be greatly appreciated! thank you!

11-15-2013, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
pzero_7 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas. Posts: 30 Drives: 2010 40th 370z Rep Power: 15	still could not get it to start. tried the fuse removal solution but to no avail. called the dealer and will have it towed tomorrow morning. dealer said that there's a recall for escl so hopefully that's the issue so i don't have spend to have it fixed. sigh........downer.....

11-25-2013, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Saudi-370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370Z W/NAV. 6MT Rep Power: 12	I had this issue this morning , found this thing but i have something defferent , my steering wheel is not locked !!! Its pretty heave but i still can turn it all the way !! Is it possible that my steering lock was disabled BEFORE i switch off the car and stayed that way ?! And it wont start because its disabled ( and unlocked ) ?? Pls help , and the dealer in saudi arabia don't know s**t about the Z !!

11-25-2013, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	does the steering make metal to metal noise when you turn the steering wheel? there's only open or closed condition on the lock. if yours is stuck in the open condition, then the steering should feel the same as usual. unless its partially closed and dragging the column internal.

11-25-2013, 02:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Saudi-370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370Z W/NAV. 6MT Rep Power: 12	It sounds just as normal as if im driving , would the fuse trick work ?

11-25-2013, 02:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Saudi-370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370Z W/NAV. 6MT Rep Power: 12	I found a video on youtube that explains the whole thing with pics , type 370z steering lock and it should be very easy for everyone Thank you soo much

11-25-2013, 07:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Saudi-370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370Z W/NAV. 6MT Rep Power: 12	but the clutch switch problem case the car should be asking me to depress the clutch even if i does depress it , not showing the key light !! right ?!