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SouthArk370Z 05-03-2015 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JaviZ (Post 3186458)
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!

Are you sure it's not the fuel pump you are hearing? If you pulled the right fuse, there should be no noise from the ESCL.

Sounds like your clutch switch needs adjustment. Car won't start if it thinks the clutch pedal is not pressed.

JaviZ 05-04-2015 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3186912)
Are you sure it's not the fuel pump you are hearing? If you pulled the right fuse, there should be no noise from the ESCL.

Sounds like your clutch switch needs adjustment. Car won't start if it thinks the clutch pedal is not pressed.

Thanks, I'll check that out and give it a try.

grobie 05-04-2015 05:26 AM

Steering Lock
 
There is another little trick for the steering lock. If the lock goes bad, and you have a no start, you can remove the steering lock and wedge the lock in the down position, which tricks the BCM into thinking that the steering wheel is unlocked and ready to start...this can be done even after the lock fails. Just an FYI!

LennyK 05-30-2015 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 1741419)
I finally grew a pair and pulled the fuse box up and out... it was being held in by the harness, so be careful when pulling it out. Here are the pics people are waiting for....

The first picture shows where I pulled the fuse and the second one denotes it's location in the box.

AGAIN! MAKE SURE THE CAR IS IN 'ACCESSORY' MODE FIRST!!!!

THANKS A LOT:hello:

I just got my 2010 Roadster A/T and saw the light on once while driving - read "Key Symbol - No Key".

UPDATE PLEASE:

For those who have pulled the "Steering Lock" fuse (next to the battery)
Have you had any problems since (any further warning lights)?
Has the car performed properly without this fuse?
How long has it been pulled?
Is it currently covered by a Nissan recall?

I have No Problem modding my machines to make them better - just being careful first!

SouthArk370Z 05-31-2015 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LennyK (Post 3213933)
... For those who have pulled the "Steering Lock" fuse (next to the battery)
Have you had any problems since (any further warning lights)?...

That fuse powers the motor in the ESCL and, IIRC, nothing else. Pulling the fuse will not have an effect on any other part of the car. The FSM has schematics showing what's going on.
I removed the fuse in my '09 Touring and had zero problems related to ESCL fuse removal for the two years or so I kept the car after that.

There's a link in my sig to a thread that summarizes a lot of the posts on this site abput ESCL problems/fixes. Hasn't been updated in quite a while, but things haven't really changed since last update.

casper151291 06-27-2015 12:21 PM

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Thank you guys so much for the DIY. I laughed when the dealer told me to pay $1,221. One question I have is does the key fob go away or is it gona stay on? Do I have to manually delete the code? Thanks again guys

Bad Boy 07-02-2015 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by casper151291 (Post 3241154)
Thank you guys so much for the DIY. I laughed when the dealer told me to pay $1,221. One question I have is does the key fob go away or is it gona stay on? Do I have to manually delete the code? Thanks again guys

I went in for an oil change last week and I was notified of a recall on my car. I asked what the recall was for and they said it was for this steering lock issue.
Then I remembered reading this thread and decided to shed light on the recall.
They too quoted the repair at over$1000, but was covered because of the recall.
It was a Nissan dealer in Orlando.

Zbrah 07-08-2015 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy (Post 3245588)
I went in for an oil change last week and I was notified of a recall on my car. I asked what the recall was for and they said it was for this steering lock issue.
Then I remembered reading this thread and decided to shed light on the recall.
They too quoted the repair at over$1000, but was covered because of the recall.
It was a Nissan dealer in Orlando.

Hooray for the370z!

And welcome back, brah ;)

Memphis370Z 07-08-2015 05:19 PM

:wtf2:

Bad Boy 07-08-2015 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z (Post 3251005)
:wtf2:

Lmao, I decided to only make threads/posts/replies when it pertains strictly to 370Z related cosmetic/mechanical issues.
So no worries. Hakuna Matata!

Zbrah 07-08-2015 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy (Post 3251055)
Lmao, I decided to only make threads/posts/replies when it pertains strictly to 370Z related cosmetic/mechanical issues.
So no worries. Hakuna Matata!

Well, that didn't last long :rofl2:

litesky 10-05-2015 06:18 PM

Just another story...

Was at work and decided to go out for lunch. Pressed the "button" and no response from my car.

Crap.

Coworkers laughed. I endured the "sorry bro" comments from my friends, stared at my steering wheel as I maniacally pressed the "button" multiple times completely shocked by my fairlady's lack of response.

Damn it. What happened? *heart torn*

Went back in to the office. Holy $#!%. 1200? But wait. Ok. There's a recall. Mine's a 2010. Called my local dealership.

"Your vin has no recall linked." What?
"Even if it was linked you're outside of your warranty." $@#!

Continued to read through forums. Watched an awesome easy video from Benny B on youtube. Grabbed a hammer and a screwdriver.

15 mins later... I'm grabbing lunch in my Z.

THANK YOU EVERYONE. THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Thank you BAER383, bdi99, fritz, rhd and daisuke!!!!
God Bless you.

#saved1200today #didyoupullyourfuse?

eastwest2300 10-05-2015 06:58 PM

I'm still kinda up in the air on this though..

check out my situation.

initially pulled the fuse, was notified by the dealer to bring it in for the recall, so i put the fuse back in, they did the recall fix... just recently, my "key" indicator light goes on on my cluster.. i swapped both batteries in the fobs (didn't turn off indicator light), pulled the fuse (didn't turn off indicator light), disconnected the battery for a good 5 minutes (that actually worked) but the indicator light came back on (its been on ever since, probably a good 2 months easily).

Thoughts? Anyone having the same issue?

Array 10-06-2015 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 3323090)
I'm still kinda up in the air on this though..

check out my situation.

initially pulled the fuse, was notified by the dealer to bring it in for the recall, so i put the fuse back in, they did the recall fix... just recently, my "key" indicator light goes on on my cluster.. i swapped both batteries in the fobs (didn't turn off indicator light), pulled the fuse (didn't turn off indicator light), disconnected the battery for a good 5 minutes (that actually worked) but the indicator light came back on (its been on ever since, probably a good 2 months easily).

Thoughts? Anyone having the same issue?

Take that to the dealer, there are some horror stories around here where people will have that light for a period of time and one day suddenly the car will not start and must be towed, cant recall the issue exactly though but Nissan seems to have a Key FOB issue... My rogue FOB also gave out

ColemanLee09 12-29-2015 02:17 PM

Just pulled the fuse on my 09, literally 10 minute job. Thanks!


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