Steering lock problem solved (for real)

kenchan · 05-30-2012, 11:22 AM

lolz

@ spohn

tomnavone · 05-30-2012, 11:22 AM

Successfull removal
Thanks for the fix
Rep added

AlphaSnacks · 05-30-2012, 05:41 PM

Something so simple right under our noses this whole time. I wonder if 2011s and 2012s have an updated fuse box housing as a result of them not having the lock anymore.

It'd be even funnier if the fuse box is the same, with just a gap where the fuse used to be in our cars and no lock below the column. Hahaha. Basically, Nissan performing the same fix as us, just taking the extra step of removing the assembly, as well since it costs them money to install.

kenchan · 05-30-2012, 05:53 PM

i think fritz's finding of powering down the steering lock permanently while in un-locked state triggered some juices.

then baer and daisuke found the fuse and pulled it. walla. very clean user servicable mod.

vividracing · 05-30-2012, 07:57 PM

Nice work guys! I can't believe it's this simple...

Baer383 · 05-30-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

Nice work guys! I can't believe it's this simple...

Thank you ,Thank you very much(in a Elvis voice)

spearfish25 · 05-30-2012, 09:52 PM

Awesome. Just removed mine. Trickiest part was just getting the IPDM out enough to release the cover clips at the bottom.

Very slick. Never figured it would have its own dedicated fuse!
+rep

Baer383 · 05-30-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Awesome. Just removed mine. Trickiest part was just getting the IPDM out enough to release the cover clips at the bottom.

Very slick. Never figured it would have its own dedicated fuse!
+rep

Thank you and you are welcome

geddy lee · 05-31-2012, 01:47 PM

2009 Magnetic Black Touring w/SP

I just now went out into my parking lot here at work removed the fuse in about 10 minutes. Just make sure you kind of help the harness out away from the body cavity. Once I got the fuse box up and out of the way I was even able to retreive the 3 little round black clips that I dropped down in there while taking off the plastic thing around the battery off. Car started right up.
It felt like the scene in the movie National Treasure when he inserts the pipe into the wall and says " Is it really this simple? " right before he opens the treasure room.

You guys are great, thanks, reps

P.S. Such a tiny little fuse to fix such a potentially fcked up problem. I'm going to drill a hole in mine and put it on my key chain just to remind me that there are some things we can do

onzedge · 05-31-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geddy lee

2009 Magnetic Black Touring w/SP

I just now went out into my parking lot here at work removed the fuse in about 10 minutes. Just make sure you kind of help the harness out away from the body cavity. Once I got the fuse box up and out of the way I was even able to retreive the 3 little round black clips that I dropped down in there while taking off the plastic thing around the battery off. Car started right up.
It felt like the scene in the movie National Treasure when he inserts the pipe into the wall and says " Is it really this simple? " right before he opens the treasure room.

You guys are great, thanks, reps

P.S. Such a tiny little fuse to fix such a potentially fcked up problem. I'm going to drill a hole in mine and put it on my key chain just to remind me that there are some things we can do

Dude -- are you the real Geddy Lee?

osbornsm · 05-31-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks

I wonder if 2011s and 2012s have an updated fuse box housing as a result of them not having the lock anymore.

I thought just the 2012 had no lock... 2011's it's a non-issue too?

geddy lee · 05-31-2012, 02:06 PM

ONZEEDGE , No but a huge RUSH fan as you can see.
By the way, don't be afraid to pull on the rubber strip part, its not glued, just has its own little clips

gomer_110 · 05-31-2012, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

I thought just the 2012 had no lock... 2011's it's a non-issue too?

I thought I remember reading that early 2011's had the lock and later models did not. Guess I should really check and see if I have it or not.

onzedge · 05-31-2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geddy lee

ONZEEDGE , No but a huge RUSH fan as you can see.
By the way, don't be afraid to pull on the rubber strip part, its not glued, just has its own little clips

Rush has been one of my favorite bands since I bought the Caress of Steel LP when it released in '75.

Yes, I am that old.

nismonster · 05-31-2012, 05:47 PM

nice, just yanked the fuse out as well, no problems here. repped.

05-30-2012, 11:22 AM	#122 (permalink)
tomnavone Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 723 Drives: Supercharged 370z Rep Power: 17	Successfull removal Thanks for the fix Rep added __________________ GTM Supercharger/HKS Camp2/Berk cbe/Motordyne art pipes/Hotchkis sways/ Eibach Springs/ Black Volk TE37/Bridgestone S-04 Powered by

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vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	Nice work guys! I can't believe it's this simple... __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

05-30-2012, 09:52 PM	#127 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Awesome. Just removed mine. Trickiest part was just getting the IPDM out enough to release the cover clips at the bottom. Very slick. Never figured it would have its own dedicated fuse! +rep __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

05-31-2012, 05:47 PM	#135 (permalink)
nismonster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 177 Drives: 09 NISMO #349 Rep Power: 14	nice, just yanked the fuse out as well, no problems here. repped. __________________ SOLD 2009 MB Nismo # 349 \| Persimmon Touring Interior \| Whiteline Diff Bushings \| ZSpeed HD CSC \| SPL Rear Camber Links\| Michelin AS3 \| WickedCAS \| JL 13tw5-3 \| JL JX1000.1 \| Pioneer AVIC-X910BT

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05-30-2012, 11:22 AM	#121 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	lolz @ spohn

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AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Something so simple right under our noses this whole time. I wonder if 2011s and 2012s have an updated fuse box housing as a result of them not having the lock anymore. It'd be even funnier if the fuse box is the same, with just a gap where the fuse used to be in our cars and no lock below the column. Hahaha. Basically, Nissan performing the same fix as us, just taking the extra step of removing the assembly, as well since it costs them money to install.

05-30-2012, 05:53 PM	#124 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think fritz's finding of powering down the steering lock permanently while in un-locked state triggered some juices. then baer and daisuke found the fuse and pulled it. walla. very clean user servicable mod.

05-31-2012, 01:47 PM	#129 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	2009 Magnetic Black Touring w/SP I just now went out into my parking lot here at work removed the fuse in about 10 minutes. Just make sure you kind of help the harness out away from the body cavity. Once I got the fuse box up and out of the way I was even able to retreive the 3 little round black clips that I dropped down in there while taking off the plastic thing around the battery off. Car started right up. It felt like the scene in the movie National Treasure when he inserts the pipe into the wall and says " Is it really this simple? " right before he opens the treasure room. You guys are great, thanks, reps P.S. Such a tiny little fuse to fix such a potentially fcked up problem. I'm going to drill a hole in mine and put it on my key chain just to remind me that there are some things we can do

05-31-2012, 02:06 PM	#132 (permalink)
geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 13	ONZEEDGE , No but a huge RUSH fan as you can see. By the way, don't be afraid to pull on the rubber strip part, its not glued, just has its own little clips