Steering lock problem solved (for real)

SPOHN · 05-31-2012, 05:59 PM

This thing has blew up like the plague

Dwight Frye · 05-31-2012, 06:02 PM

I ordered the harness before this fix was posted, otherwise I would pull the fuse. Since I already committed to the harness I don't want to cancel on the member who went to a lot of time & effort plus buying the parts. For $50 it's an easy install and no anxiety wondering if pulling the fuse is creating an issue that we don't yet know about.
But I'm sure glad that I wasn't a Nervous Nellie and spent $500 on a new lock.

KaienZ34 · 05-31-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

I ordered the harness before this fix was posted, otherwise I would pull the fuse. Since I already committed to the harness I don't want to cancel on the member who went to a lot of time & effort plus buying the parts. For $50 it's an easy install and no anxiety wondering if pulling the fuse is creating an issue that we don't yet know about.
But I'm sure glad that I wasn't a Nervous Nellie and spent $500 on a new lock.

I did the same, i don't want to bail on the guy. What if we need something else from him in the future. I'm glad you guys found this and have repped for a great job.

simota1 · 05-31-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I did the same, i don't want to bail on the guy. What if we need something else from him in the future. I'm glad you guys found this and have repped for a great job.

X2... dont wanna do that to that dood....

axio · 05-31-2012, 06:38 PM

Same here!

Baer383 · 05-31-2012, 09:54 PM

I'm lovin the reps!!!!!!!

Come on man rep me the fvck up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm a rep junky now

For my next DIY will be how to steal rep's from other members and rep yourself

Stay tuned.

b1adesofcha0s · 05-31-2012, 10:02 PM

I'll rep you again after I pull the fuse out this Saturday

Baer383 · 05-31-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I'll rep you again after I pull the fuse out this Saturday

:exci ted:

Nick911sc · 06-01-2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

I ordered the harness before this fix was posted, otherwise I would pull the fuse. Since I already committed to the harness I don't want to cancel on the member who went to a lot of time & effort plus buying the parts. For $50 it's an easy install and no anxiety wondering if pulling the fuse is creating an issue that we don't yet know about.
But I'm sure glad that I wasn't a Nervous Nellie and spent $500 on a new lock.

I agree with this post. I also ordered the harness before the fuse was known. For $50 bucks I really don't care honestly. I'm more than happy to install the harness instead of pulling a fuse.

Baer383 · 06-01-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I'm more than happy to install the harness instead of pulling a fuse.

Really

NeoSHNIK · 06-01-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Really

I'd rather buy a new car than pull the fuse. Pulling the fuse is hard!

Baer383 · 06-01-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NeoSHNIK

I'd rather buy a new car than pull the fuse. Pulling the fuse is hard!

KingZee · 06-01-2012, 03:12 PM

Hey guys, pulled the fuse yesterday and although everything is working as it should I noticed something that's happening intermittently after pulling the fuse. When I get in the car and I haven't started it in a while I press the button and it seems to take about 5 seconds before starting up...the first time it happened I thought the button press hadn't registered and as I was reaching to press it again the car started.

It's important to note this doesn't happen all the time. If I turn the car off immediately after turning it on then turn it on again it starts up immediately. It seems like the computer is looking to unlock the steering but doesn't get a response immediately so it waits and starts up when it figures out there's nothing there. I don't get why it wouldn't happen all the time though in that case.

Anyway, I don't really have a big problem with this as long as I know that's how it is. Would rather deal with that then being stranded on the road. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this yet?

Nick911sc · 06-01-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Really

Money had already been sent and item shipped... No harm, no foul.

SPOHN · 06-01-2012, 03:16 PM

^^ I had the same thing happen

05-31-2012, 05:59 PM	#136 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	This thing has blew up like the plague __________________

05-31-2012, 06:38 PM	#140 (permalink)
axio Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 271 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Same here! __________________ GTM Stg II SC w/ Aquamist methanol injection, GTM oil cooler, Berk HFC, Stillen CBE, BC ER coilovers, Hotchkis sways, TWM short shifter, Clutch spring mod, CarboTech XP8s

05-31-2012, 09:54 PM	#141 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I'm lovin the reps!!!!!!! Come on man rep me the fvck up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a rep junky now For my next DIY will be how to steal rep's from other members and rep yourself Stay tuned. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

05-31-2012, 10:02 PM	#142 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I'll rep you again after I pull the fuse out this Saturday __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-01-2012, 03:12 PM	#148 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 423	Hey guys, pulled the fuse yesterday and although everything is working as it should I noticed something that's happening intermittently after pulling the fuse. When I get in the car and I haven't started it in a while I press the button and it seems to take about 5 seconds before starting up...the first time it happened I thought the button press hadn't registered and as I was reaching to press it again the car started. It's important to note this doesn't happen all the time. If I turn the car off immediately after turning it on then turn it on again it starts up immediately. It seems like the computer is looking to unlock the steering but doesn't get a response immediately so it waits and starts up when it figures out there's nothing there. I don't get why it wouldn't happen all the time though in that case. Anyway, I don't really have a big problem with this as long as I know that's how it is. Would rather deal with that then being stranded on the road. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this yet? __________________ Focus ST

05-31-2012, 06:02 PM	#137 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	I ordered the harness before this fix was posted, otherwise I would pull the fuse. Since I already committed to the harness I don't want to cancel on the member who went to a lot of time & effort plus buying the parts. For $50 it's an easy install and no anxiety wondering if pulling the fuse is creating an issue that we don't yet know about. But I'm sure glad that I wasn't a Nervous Nellie and spent $500 on a new lock.

06-01-2012, 03:16 PM	#150 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	^^ I had the same thing happen __________________

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