Steering lock problem solved (for real)

ColemanLee09 · 12-29-2015, 05:28 PM

Hey after I pulled the fuse, I noticed when I unlock the doors and get into the car the red immobilizer light with the red car and key in the middle cluster is flashing until I start the car. Is this normal and I just didn't notice this before the fuse pull? Thanks.

Ommateal · 12-29-2015, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ColemanLee09

Hey after I pulled the fuse, I noticed when I unlock the doors and get into the car the red immobilizer light with the red car and key in the middle cluster is flashing until I start the car. Is this normal and I just didn't notice this before the fuse pull? Thanks.

Pretty sure this is normal! No worries, it's just letting you know its functioning and armed/unarmed or whatever.

ColemanLee09 · 12-29-2015, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ommateal

Pretty sure this is normal! No worries, it's just letting you know its functioning and armed/unarmed or whatever.

Cool just making sure as I did read somewhere that some people were having startup issues and had to get towed a few days later if they saw a key light. Not sure if they were talking about the flashing red immobilizer or the yellow key like on the left cluster.

joentown · 12-29-2015, 06:11 PM

Yes, I just pulled the fuse as I have a 2010 Touring Sport -6MT and id not want to risk a lock up as I've got about 30k miles and figured I must be a high risk by now

kynseon · 12-29-2015, 06:13 PM

Do the 2013 and 2014 and up have these issues?

Ommateal · 12-29-2015, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kynseon

Do the 2013 and 2014 and up have these issues?

No they do not. They stopped using it after 11-12

davicio · 02-19-2016, 04:30 PM

Oh blimey.
Why is it I don't find these threads until it's too late?
When I first got the 370 I looked for forums and saw hardly anything - mainly in the UK, so haven't really posted.

Until now...

I think I have this issue. My car is sitting outside someones house not moving. Key fob not electronically opening door. And when manually opening door, no alarm either (which I believe it does). Put it into the ignition, and the light shows up on the start button, but it does not switch to the middle (ACC) position.

I'm pretty certain it's not the battery as it's been healthy of late.
Im a 2011 car by the way. Ahhhh blast.

Edit: 57 pages of this! Damn... Not exactly a small thing either.

SouthArk370Z · 02-19-2016, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by davicio

... Key fob not electronically opening door. And when manually opening door, no alarm either (which I believe it does). ...

That doesn't sound like the ESCL. Not sure what the problem is but pretty sure it's not the ESCL.

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Originally Posted by davicio

I'm pretty certain it's not the battery as it's been healthy of late. ...

I'd double-check the battery condition and check the terminals for corrosion.

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Originally Posted by davicio

Edit: 57 pages of this! Damn... Not exactly a small thing either.

And this is just one thread. Many more ESCL-related threads on here.

davicio · 02-23-2016, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

That doesn't sound like the ESCL. Not sure what the problem is but pretty sure it's not the ESCL.

I'd double-check the battery condition and check the terminals for corrosion.

And this is just one thread. Many more ESCL-related threads on here.

Just got back from a rainy Berlin and will try and check today. Thankfully I have a company car so will try to jump start it.
If it does work, brilliant. I'll think I will also go back to page 1 on this thread and carry out the preventative measures what people are stating. I only do about 4000 miles a year and they are all to France / Luxembourg etc. I do not want to get stuck down there.
Thanks.

TheWeez · 02-25-2016, 02:19 PM

Thanks everyone! Took 11 minutes and saved a bunch of money and headache!

LadyT · 02-26-2016, 11:18 AM

I have a 2010 and the steering wheel lock just happened at 32,000 miles, i have it at the Dealer now and they say 1009.00 to fix. If you remove the fuse does this cause the security system to stop working?

kenchan · 02-26-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyT

I have a 2010 and the steering wheel lock just happened at 32,000 miles, i have it at the Dealer now and they say 1009.00 to fix. If you remove the fuse does this cause the security system to stop working?

the alarm system is unaffected, but ur steering lock will no longer operate. which is wat u want in this case.

JARblue · 02-26-2016, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyT

I have a 2010 and the steering wheel lock just happened at 32,000 miles, i have it at the Dealer now and they say 1009.00 to fix. If you remove the fuse does this cause the security system to stop working?

As Kenchan notes, the security system is unaffected.

Note that you can't remove the fuse while the car is off. You'll have to beat on the ESCL to see if you can't get it to unlock and let you turn the car on to accessory (ACC) mode. Once the car is on the ESCL is unlocked, you can remove the fuse.

SouthArk370Z · 02-26-2016, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyT

I have a 2010 and the steering wheel lock just happened at 32,000 miles, i have it at the Dealer now and they say 1009.00 to fix. If you remove the fuse does this cause the security system to stop working?

As per kenchan and JARblue, pulling the fuse will not affect anything else.

There are MANY threads on this site with more info (see link in my sig). If the dealer hasn't started work on your car, it may be worthwhile to try to free it up the ESCL yourself (eg, JARblue's beat-it-like-it-owes-you-money method) and then pull the fuse.
As JARblue mentioned, the ESCL must be in the unlocked position when you pull the fuse.

Ginaham1 · 04-14-2016, 05:30 PM

Has anyone else had any success with Nissan regarding the Wheel Lock issue?? Mine is a 2010 and it appears they stopped the recall in 2009???
Thanks,
Gina

4/14/2016

Case #22099597

Dear Gina Hamersley,

Thank you for taking the time to contact Nissan North America, Inc. and allowing us the opportunity to be of assistance.

A review of our systems shows that the regional specialist attempted to contact you on 04/14/16. Please provide us with your best contact number, and a preferred contact time if desired, so we can continue to assist you.

Case #22099597 has been updated to document your concern. Please feel free to reply to this email with your information, or contact me directly at 1.615.725.7208 Regional Consumer Affairs Specialist) with any questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Nissan North America, Inc.
________________________
Stephanie
Regional Consumer Affairs Specialist
Nissan Consumer Affairs

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ColemanLee09 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NorCal Posts: 149 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 10	Hey after I pulled the fuse, I noticed when I unlock the doors and get into the car the red immobilizer light with the red car and key in the middle cluster is flashing until I start the car. Is this normal and I just didn't notice this before the fuse pull? Thanks.

12-29-2015, 06:11 PM	#844 (permalink)
joentown Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 70 Drives: 370Z '10 Tour Sport Rep Power: 16	Yes, I just pulled the fuse as I have a 2010 Touring Sport -6MT and id not want to risk a lock up as I've got about 30k miles and figured I must be a high risk by now

02-19-2016, 04:30 PM	#847 (permalink)
davicio Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: London Posts: 2 Drives: 11 370z GT, Manual Rep Power: 10	Oh blimey. Why is it I don't find these threads until it's too late? When I first got the 370 I looked for forums and saw hardly anything - mainly in the UK, so haven't really posted. Until now... I think I have this issue. My car is sitting outside someones house not moving. Key fob not electronically opening door. And when manually opening door, no alarm either (which I believe it does). Put it into the ignition, and the light shows up on the start button, but it does not switch to the middle (ACC) position. I'm pretty certain it's not the battery as it's been healthy of late. Im a 2011 car by the way. Ahhhh blast. Edit: 57 pages of this! Damn... Not exactly a small thing either.

02-25-2016, 02:19 PM	#850 (permalink)
TheWeez Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Tampa Posts: 246 Drives: 370Z PG 6M ST Rep Power: 24	Thanks everyone! Took 11 minutes and saved a bunch of money and headache!

02-26-2016, 11:18 AM	#851 (permalink)
LadyT Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Center Point, AL Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 11	I have a 2010 and the steering wheel lock just happened at 32,000 miles, i have it at the Dealer now and they say 1009.00 to fix. If you remove the fuse does this cause the security system to stop working?

04-14-2016, 05:30 PM	#855 (permalink)
Ginaham1 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Posts: 6 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 9	Has anyone else had any success with Nissan regarding the Wheel Lock issue?? Mine is a 2010 and it appears they stopped the recall in 2009??? Thanks, Gina 4/14/2016 Case #22099597 Dear Gina Hamersley, Thank you for taking the time to contact Nissan North America, Inc. and allowing us the opportunity to be of assistance. A review of our systems shows that the regional specialist attempted to contact you on 04/14/16. Please provide us with your best contact number, and a preferred contact time if desired, so we can continue to assist you. Case #22099597 has been updated to document your concern. Please feel free to reply to this email with your information, or contact me directly at 1.615.725.7208 Regional Consumer Affairs Specialist) with any questions or comments. Sincerely, Nissan North America, Inc. ________________________ Stephanie Regional Consumer Affairs Specialist Nissan Consumer Affairs