Steering lock problem solved (for real)

Memphis370Z · 12-07-2014, 11:00 PM

Finally got around to pulling the fuse today and all works well. One thing I noticed was a kind of whirring coming from under the hood when I shut the car off. My guess is that I never noticed it before and am just hyper-sensitive, since I was worried I would screw something up by pulling the fuse.

SouthArk370Z · 12-07-2014, 11:15 PM

Radiator fan? TBs? VVEL? Could be a lot of things - all normal. Of the dozens of people that have pulled the fuse, none have reported any problems.

Memphis370Z · 12-07-2014, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Radiator fan? TBs? VVEL? Could be a lot of things - all normal. Of the dozens of people that have pulled the fuse, none have reported any problems.

Thanks, SouthArk. I figured as much. I appreciate the reassurance.

ShockWave · 01-12-2015, 03:42 PM

I have a 2010 and the key light came on the other day. But its off now. The car starts fine. Should i pull the fuse or wait? Only Pull the fuse while the car is in 'ACCESSORY' MODE?

VCuomo · 01-12-2015, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShockWave

I have a 2010 and the key light came on the other day. But its off now. The car starts fine. Should i pull the fuse or wait? Only Pull the fuse while the car is in 'ACCESSORY' MODE?

Pull the fuse. Follow these instructions: Steering lock problem solved (for real)

SouthArk370Z · 01-12-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ShockWave

I have a 2010 and the key light came on the other day. But its off now. The car starts fine. Should i pull the fuse or wait? Only Pull the fuse while the car is in 'ACCESSORY' MODE?

Yes, pull the fuse now. If you wait until the unit fails, it may require a tow to the dealer and a ~$1200 fix. Several DIYs on this site - see link in my sig.

ShockWave · 01-13-2015, 12:37 AM

I pulled the fuse.... it took me about 30mins to take things off and put back on. Thanks for the help guys! =)

Juice14 · 03-23-2015, 10:20 AM

Another victim here. Came across this problem about a month ago, used the "tap" technique and everything started working fine for a couple of weeks. Problem came back like expected, so I tapped the SL, didn't work.... then hit it with a hemmer and nothing....
So I had to take the SL off and take of the hex screw part off the SL.
With the SL connected but hanging in my hands I was able to push down on it with a screw driver and put the car in ACC.
Then I pulled the Fuse out.

Its amazing the info on this forum, thanks to everyone for the insight, pics, etc. Really a great community.

Bryan212 · 03-23-2015, 06:55 PM

I think that my sterring lock failed today. It wont do anything when i press the start button and i have the key light on the dash. The steering wheel is unlocked right now so if i pull the fuse will it start?

JARblue · 03-23-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan212

I think that my sterring lock failed today. It wont do anything when i press the start button and i have the key light on the dash. The steering wheel is unlocked right now so if i pull the fuse will it start?

Nope. Follow one of the DIYs to try and fix it yourself (i.e. beat on it). Or take it in for the recall. You have to remove the fuse when the car is in accessory mode (ACC).

Bryan212 · 03-23-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Nope. Follow one of the DIYs to try and fix it yourself (i.e. beat on it). Or take it in for the recall. You have to remove the fuse when the car is in accessory mode (ACC).

Ah ok thanx for the info. Looks like I'll be putting my hammer to use.

JaviZ · 05-02-2015, 08:06 PM

Pulled the steering lock fuse (quadruple checked). Still hear the damn thing unlocking when I go to ACC and car still won't start every time. How the hell is this possible?

Something else I've noticed is I don't get the key warning in the cluster. I get a clutch warning. WTF!

BRM3D1NA · 05-03-2015, 12:30 PM

I've never really had the steering wheel lock failure issue, probably since my car is 2014, but having the wheel lock IS a pain in the *** when trying to move the wheels whilst doing work near fender liner...Anyways I was going to remove the fuse and noticed the I don't even have a fuse in the slot for the steering wheel lock fuse. Anyone else notice this in a 2014?

kenchan · 05-03-2015, 12:37 PM

this is new.. i thought they completely removed that feature on the 12+. the 14's have a different steering lock somewhere?

alcheng · 05-03-2015, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRM3D1NA

I've never really had the steering wheel lock failure issue, probably since my car is 2014, but having the wheel lock IS a pain in the *** when trying to move the wheels whilst doing work near fender liner...Anyways I was going to remove the fuse and noticed the I don't even have a fuse in the slot for the steering wheel lock fuse. Anyone else notice this in a 2014?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

this is new.. i thought they completely removed that feature on the 12+. the 14's have a different steering lock somewhere?

they removed it since 2011

12-07-2014, 11:15 PM	#812 (permalink)
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05-02-2015, 08:06 PM	#822 (permalink)
JaviZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside, CA Age: 39 Posts: 159 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Pulled the steering lock fuse (quadruple checked). Still hear the damn thing unlocking when I go to ACC and car still won't start every time. How the hell is this possible? Something else I've noticed is I don't get the key warning in the cluster. I get a clutch warning. WTF! Last edited by JaviZ; 05-02-2015 at 10:36 PM.

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12-07-2014, 11:00 PM	#811 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Finally got around to pulling the fuse today and all works well. One thing I noticed was a kind of whirring coming from under the hood when I shut the car off. My guess is that I never noticed it before and am just hyper-sensitive, since I was worried I would screw something up by pulling the fuse.

01-12-2015, 03:42 PM	#814 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	I have a 2010 and the key light came on the other day. But its off now. The car starts fine. Should i pull the fuse or wait? Only Pull the fuse while the car is in 'ACCESSORY' MODE?

01-13-2015, 12:37 AM	#817 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 13	I pulled the fuse.... it took me about 30mins to take things off and put back on. Thanks for the help guys! =)

03-23-2015, 10:20 AM	#818 (permalink)
Juice14 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: International Posts: 132 Drives: Red 370Z Rep Power: 14	Another victim here. Came across this problem about a month ago, used the "tap" technique and everything started working fine for a couple of weeks. Problem came back like expected, so I tapped the SL, didn't work.... then hit it with a hemmer and nothing.... So I had to take the SL off and take of the hex screw part off the SL. With the SL connected but hanging in my hands I was able to push down on it with a screw driver and put the car in ACC. Then I pulled the Fuse out. Its amazing the info on this forum, thanks to everyone for the insight, pics, etc. Really a great community.

03-23-2015, 06:55 PM	#819 (permalink)
Bryan212 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Posts: 68 Drives: 10 370z spt,tour,nav Rep Power: 13	I think that my sterring lock failed today. It wont do anything when i press the start button and i have the key light on the dash. The steering wheel is unlocked right now so if i pull the fuse will it start?

05-03-2015, 12:30 PM	#823 (permalink)
BRM3D1NA Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 43 Drives: 14 370Z TourS MB 6MT Rep Power: 11	I've never really had the steering wheel lock failure issue, probably since my car is 2014, but having the wheel lock IS a pain in the *** when trying to move the wheels whilst doing work near fender liner...Anyways I was going to remove the fuse and noticed the I don't even have a fuse in the slot for the steering wheel lock fuse. Anyone else notice this in a 2014?

05-03-2015, 12:37 PM	#824 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	this is new.. i thought they completely removed that feature on the 12+. the 14's have a different steering lock somewhere?