Steering lock problem solved (for real)

future370zzz · 08-11-2012, 09:19 AM

^i know the saying. But how is it possible to steal the front wheel when its turned and locked in wheel well?

Also, we put wheel locks in hopes of "detering" thieves. My ? Does turning your wheels "deter" thieves?

omm370z · 08-21-2012, 06:55 PM

Guys, im sorry to ask this but im lost. I read until page 15 and i didn't understood nothing about you all posted

Delay? Fuse removal? Steering lock?

I feel stupid because i didn't understood NOTHING at all

I wanna understand this post to know what to do on my 2012...

Baer383 · 08-21-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omm370z

Guys, im sorry to ask this but im lost. I read until page 15 and i didn't understood nothing about you all posted

Delay? Fuse removal? Steering lock?

I feel stupid because i didn't understood NOTHING at all

I wanna understand this post to know what to do on my 2012...

you don't have to worry about it b/c you are buying a 2013 this only applies to 2009-2011 possibly some 2012.

omm370z · 08-22-2012, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

you don't have to worry about it b/c you are buying a 2013 this only applies to 2009-2011 possibly some 2012.

Was going to get a 2013 but not anymore. My 2012 arrives on friday, hope it wont reach it

edub370 · 08-28-2012, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

you don't have to worry about it b/c you are buying a 2013 this only applies to 2009-2011 possibly some 2012.

going to try this tonight. i think it will feel like a huge weight of my shoulders when i get this done. right now, every time my car starts im like "whew, i'm clear this time"

370zGatorman · 08-29-2012, 05:59 PM

Thanks! Just did mine too

I also had instant starts on my 7AT.

D1drift · 09-02-2012, 09:44 PM

I got an 09 I can't find a steering lock fues anywhere.

Baer383 · 09-03-2012, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D1drift

I got an 09 I can't find a steering lock fues anywhere.

The fuse is located on the side of the battery in the IPDM pull it out slowly(it's pretty big)open it up and the fuse is marked"steering lock"just turn your ignition on pull the fuse and put back the IPDM that it.

edub370 · 09-03-2012, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D1drift

I got an 09 I can't find a steering lock fues anywhere.

Post 255 page 17.....

johncy2000 · 09-12-2012, 12:03 PM

Does this problem apply to 2011 models? I need to know!

Baer383 · 09-12-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johncy2000

Does this problem apply to 2011 models? I need to know!

Some,look up under your steering wheel and see if you have a lock.

johncy2000 · 09-12-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

Some,look up under your steering wheel and see if you have a lock.

What does the lock look like?

Baer383 · 09-12-2012, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johncy2000

What does the lock look like?

I can't post a pic (I'm on my phone )it is directly over your head it's a small rectangular box, Google it if my description doesn't help.

Frank

YamahaR6 · 09-19-2012, 10:44 AM

Here's some pictures and procedure to remove the steering fuse lock (sorry for the poor quality and follow at your own risk).
Before you begin, disengage the steering lock by pressing the "start" button "without" starting the car (don't press your clutch/brakes for automatics). You will hear the lock disengage then begin.

Step 1:

Open the hood (if you don't know how, don't proceed any further).

Step 2:

Remove the battery cover (if you don't know how, skip to Step 9).

Step 3:

Remove the battery bracket. There are 4 plastic clip holding it. Pop the plastic clip open with a flat headed screw driver and pull it out. Slide the bracket towards the passenger side fender as the bracket is under the sway bar.

Step 4:

Remove HALF of the plastic weather stripe. The weather stripe goes all the way to the driver side so you don't have to remove the entire thing. There are 4-5 clips that needs to unplug. To remove them, gently twists and pull upwards (these clips are plastic so they will break).

Step 5:

There are 2-3 (forgot exactly how many and forgot picture) plastic clips holding the cover (highlighted in blue at Step 4). Remove the clips with a flat head. At the top corner of the piece there's a soft plastic piece locking the cover (hard to see in the picture,), lift that piece and it will unlock the cover and slide towards the front of the car.

Step 6:

You can now fully access the fuse box. Pop open the two clips and slide the box upwards.

Step 7:

Open the box and locate the fuses and remove it. I couldn't locate the 370z fuse tweezer (for those who does, a picture would be greatly appreciated), so I used my Audi's tweezer. Keep the 10amp fuse in a safe place just incase.

Step 8:

Complete, do the reverse order and put everything back together and you are done.

Step 9:

Enjoy your ride.

Time: 10 mins (took me longer to write the DIY than actually doing it)
Difficult: 1 (compared to an oil change 5)

2 weeks in and no issue or warning.

tonythetiger · 10-11-2012, 10:06 PM

Awesome DIY, before u pull out the fuse do u need the car to be on ACC???

08-11-2012, 09:19 AM	#346 (permalink)
future370zzz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 555 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	^i know the saying. But how is it possible to steal the front wheel when its turned and locked in wheel well? Also, we put wheel locks in hopes of "detering" thieves. My ? Does turning your wheels "deter" thieves? __________________ Last edited by future370zzz; 08-11-2012 at 09:23 AM.

08-21-2012, 06:55 PM	#347 (permalink)
omm370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perú Posts: 671 Drives: The Amuse! Rep Power: 14	Guys, im sorry to ask this but im lost. I read until page 15 and i didn't understood nothing about you all posted Delay? Fuse removal? Steering lock? I feel stupid because i didn't understood NOTHING at all I wanna understand this post to know what to do on my 2012... __________________ ITEMS FOR FREE! PROJECT FAST TURTLE!

08-29-2012, 05:59 PM	#351 (permalink)
370zGatorman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 13	Thanks! Just did mine too I also had instant starts on my 7AT. Last edited by 370zGatorman; 08-29-2012 at 06:02 PM.

09-12-2012, 12:03 PM	#355 (permalink)
johncy2000 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Redwood City SVBAZ, CA Posts: 461 Drives: Autohaus Progressive Rep Power: 13	Does this problem apply to 2011 models? I need to know! __________________ 2011 Gun Metallic Nismo 370Z 6MT #435 Autohaus Progressive @johanncarlow autohausp@icloud.com

09-19-2012, 10:44 AM	#359 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Here's some pictures and procedure to remove the steering fuse lock (sorry for the poor quality and follow at your own risk). Before you begin, disengage the steering lock by pressing the "start" button "without" starting the car (don't press your clutch/brakes for automatics). You will hear the lock disengage then begin. Step 1: Open the hood (if you don't know how, don't proceed any further). Step 2: Remove the battery cover (if you don't know how, skip to Step 9). Step 3: Remove the battery bracket. There are 4 plastic clip holding it. Pop the plastic clip open with a flat headed screw driver and pull it out. Slide the bracket towards the passenger side fender as the bracket is under the sway bar. Step 4: Remove HALF of the plastic weather stripe. The weather stripe goes all the way to the driver side so you don't have to remove the entire thing. There are 4-5 clips that needs to unplug. To remove them, gently twists and pull upwards (these clips are plastic so they will break). Step 5: There are 2-3 (forgot exactly how many and forgot picture) plastic clips holding the cover (highlighted in blue at Step 4). Remove the clips with a flat head. At the top corner of the piece there's a soft plastic piece locking the cover (hard to see in the picture,), lift that piece and it will unlock the cover and slide towards the front of the car. Step 6: You can now fully access the fuse box. Pop open the two clips and slide the box upwards. Step 7: Open the box and locate the fuses and remove it. I couldn't locate the 370z fuse tweezer (for those who does, a picture would be greatly appreciated), so I used my Audi's tweezer. Keep the 10amp fuse in a safe place just incase. Step 8: Complete, do the reverse order and put everything back together and you are done. Step 9: Enjoy your ride. Time: 10 mins (took me longer to write the DIY than actually doing it) Difficult: 1 (compared to an oil change 5) 2 weeks in and no issue or warning. mattjk, SouthArk370Z, Bking and 4 others like this. Last edited by YamahaR6; 10-14-2012 at 09:14 AM.

09-02-2012, 09:44 PM	#352 (permalink)
D1drift Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 7 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	I got an 09 I can't find a steering lock fues anywhere.

10-11-2012, 10:06 PM	#360 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 193	Awesome DIY, before u pull out the fuse do u need the car to be on ACC??? __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

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