Steering lock problem solved (for real)

PogiFlip · 04-28-2016, 02:22 PM

Hey guys! Just joined as a new member on the forums! I wanted to share a video on Youtube that I made based on Baer383 and daisuke149's idea for the fuse pull method fix! I couldn't find a good video on this so I decided to make one while I was attempting the fix for those who are visually adept! Thanks to Baer383 and daisuke149 for the idea and of course the370z forums for this idea/fix! Saved me lots of money!

Memphis370Z · 04-28-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PogiFlip

Hey guys! Just joined as a new member on the forums! I wanted to share a video on Youtube that I made based on Baer383 and daisuke149's idea for the fuse pull method fix! I couldn't find a good video on this so I decided to make one while I was attempting the fix for those who are visually adept! Thanks to Baer383 and daisuke149 for the idea and of course the370z forums for this idea/fix! Saved me lots of money!

https://youtu.be/_CkQEE0OIPU

Good job. Thanks for posting!

Ginaham1 · 04-29-2016, 03:58 PM

Now I get to learn that my VIN isn't included in the Recall even though the same Year, Make and Model and Issue are occurring in other vehicles that are included!! smh!!!

kenchan · 04-29-2016, 04:57 PM

gina- this 'recall' nissan is doing is not a permanent fix. RevD steering locks they use to replace the RevA/B/C are known to fail too. ur best bet is to do the fuse pull or cut the brown wire on the steering lock harness (while the car is in the ON position) before the steering lock on ur car fails.

T-Rex57 · 05-01-2016, 05:50 PM

@PogiFlip, just want to say thanks so much for that video mate.

I had this dreaded issue yesterday on my Australian 2011 build 370 7AT. Wouldn't start. Got the car towed home and using your video, tapped the steering lock box a few times and lo and behold she fired up. Yanked the fuse and it seems like she's all good after 20 or so restarts.

To the other guys on here - is this good enough for a permanent fix, or should I source another unit?

SouthArk370Z · 05-01-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Rex57

... To the other guys on here - is this good enough for a permanent fix, or should I source another unit?

It's permanent. There is some electronics in the ESCL that have to be in working order, but I haven't seen any reports of the electronics failing. The problem is the switches and pulling the fuse fixes that.

PogiFlip · 05-04-2016, 04:58 AM

Memphis370Z - Thank you!

T-Rex57 - No worries! I'm super glad you found it useful! Hope all is well with your Z!

tschangrx7 · 05-24-2016, 05:58 PM

My 2009 Z exhibited same issue this morning. Nissan dealers say my VIN isn't included. Luckily, I had purchased 5 year extended warranty years ago which expires in couple months. Extended warranty cost just covered this repair but this should've been covered by Nissan. Certainly will reconsider purchasing another Nissan.

Louie cat · 05-25-2016, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tschangrx7

My 2009 Z exhibited same issue this morning. Nissan dealers say my VIN isn't included. Luckily, I had purchased 5 year extended warranty years ago which expires in couple months. Extended warranty cost just covered this repair but this should've been covered by Nissan. Certainly will reconsider purchasing another Nissan.

Just got mine back Monday. $1160. I too purchased a extended plan ,only $50 deductible for me.

kenchan · 05-25-2016, 07:54 AM

u guys do realize pulling the fuse or cutting brown wire is free.. and no hassle or worry.

JARblue · 05-25-2016, 07:57 AM

tschangrx7 · 05-25-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

u guys do realize pulling the fuse or cutting brown wire is free.. and no hassle or worry.

Not an option when it's already broken and you can't put in ACC mode.

JARblue · 05-25-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tschangrx7

Not an option when it's already broken and you can't put in ACC mode.

Did you try beating on it with a rubber mallet? Gotta beat it like it owes you money. A good number of people have been able to get into ACC mode while beating on it while pressing the start button. Not saying that will work in every situation, but the way it usually fails leaves a good possibility of getting it to work one last time before removing the fuse by beating on the unit itself.

At least you didn't have to pay for it

kenchan · 05-25-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tschangrx7

Not an option when it's already broken and you can't put in ACC mode.

No shittt.. datz why u do it BEFORE it breaks.

PogiFlip · 05-28-2016, 05:37 AM

I was able to get it into ACC mode by beating it a few times! Worked at least twice before pulling the fuse! Easy worry-free job/fix!

04-28-2016, 02:22 PM	#856 (permalink)
PogiFlip Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: AZ Posts: 42 Drives: 2014 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 9	Hey guys! Just joined as a new member on the forums! I wanted to share a video on Youtube that I made based on Baer383 and daisuke149's idea for the fuse pull method fix! I couldn't find a good video on this so I decided to make one while I was attempting the fix for those who are visually adept! Thanks to Baer383 and daisuke149 for the idea and of course the370z forums for this idea/fix! Saved me lots of money! Trips, eastwest2300, T-Rex57 and 1 others like this. Last edited by Trips; 04-28-2016 at 06:19 PM.

04-29-2016, 04:57 PM	#859 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	gina- this 'recall' nissan is doing is not a permanent fix. RevD steering locks they use to replace the RevA/B/C are known to fail too. ur best bet is to do the fuse pull or cut the brown wire on the steering lock harness (while the car is in the ON position) before the steering lock on ur car fails. JARblue likes this.

05-04-2016, 04:58 AM	#862 (permalink)
PogiFlip Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: AZ Posts: 42 Drives: 2014 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 9	Memphis370Z - Thank you! T-Rex57 - No worries! I'm super glad you found it useful! Hope all is well with your Z! T-Rex57 likes this. Last edited by PogiFlip; 05-04-2016 at 05:00 AM. Reason: Emoticon not recognized, thus deleted!

05-24-2016, 05:58 PM	#863 (permalink)
tschangrx7 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfax, va Posts: 9 Drives: E36 & E46 M3, 350Z Rep Power: 16	Same issye My 2009 Z exhibited same issue this morning. Nissan dealers say my VIN isn't included. Luckily, I had purchased 5 year extended warranty years ago which expires in couple months. Extended warranty cost just covered this repair but this should've been covered by Nissan. Certainly will reconsider purchasing another Nissan. Last edited by tschangrx7; 05-24-2016 at 09:33 PM.

05-25-2016, 07:54 AM	#865 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	u guys do realize pulling the fuse or cutting brown wire is free.. and no hassle or worry. JARblue, Memphis370Z and PogiFlip like this.

04-29-2016, 03:58 PM	#858 (permalink)
Ginaham1 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Posts: 6 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 9	Now I get to learn that my VIN isn't included in the Recall even though the same Year, Make and Model and Issue are occurring in other vehicles that are included!! smh!!!

05-01-2016, 05:50 PM	#860 (permalink)
T-Rex57 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia Posts: 78 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	@PogiFlip, just want to say thanks so much for that video mate. I had this dreaded issue yesterday on my Australian 2011 build 370 7AT. Wouldn't start. Got the car towed home and using your video, tapped the steering lock box a few times and lo and behold she fired up. Yanked the fuse and it seems like she's all good after 20 or so restarts. To the other guys on here - is this good enough for a permanent fix, or should I source another unit?

05-25-2016, 07:57 AM	#866 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Memphis370Z likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-28-2016, 05:37 AM	#870 (permalink)
PogiFlip Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: AZ Posts: 42 Drives: 2014 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 9	I was able to get it into ACC mode by beating it a few times! Worked at least twice before pulling the fuse! Easy worry-free job/fix! kenchan, JARblue and Memphis370Z like this.

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