Steering lock problem solved (for real)

bmarcinczyk14

lol yeah I read over a lot of threads but couldn't find a specific build date they started using the Rev C's. Anyways, I guess whether it's a Rev B or C it's trash. No negative side affects of pulling the fuse other than the car will be easier to hijack?

FairladyZ

pretty much

break in, put in neutral, steer the car away, load it up on a flat bed.

good bye Z.

Akbubba47

Lol if they come with a flatbed do you really think the lock would stop them from getting it???
If they want it they will get it. I could put your car on 4 dollies in about 45 seconds and push the car into the middle of the street by myself.

Best way to protect your Z is keeping it in a garage.

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bmarcinczyk14

Guess I'll have to keep a look out for you

FairladyZ

It makes it way harder to position the car up the flat bed so yes it does help

Oh and I want to take that 45 sec bet

bmarcinczyk14

After reading all the methods of disabling the steering lock I think I'll go with cutting the brown wire. Looks to be the easiest and quickest way, and I really don't care about not being able to put it back to normal. I don't think anyone will notice it either way.

lemon-fresh

Pull the fuse, no cutting required.

bmarcinczyk14

IMO the cutting is easier. I don't think I'll have to worry about voiding the warranty either way.

Akbubba47

Nothing to worry about with me, government employee here haha.

It may "help" but it won't stop it from going nite nite. And if they bring a regular hook, doesn't matter which way your wheels are facing. And seriously it's as simple as jacking the car up in the front, then the rear. If you have one of the jacks that lift a car by 2 or 3 pumps, it's VERY doable.

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bmarcinczyk14

Just checked and my car has the Rev. C. Looks super easy just to disconnect and snip the brown wire, these 0 degree temperatures here in Chicago have postponed the job though. I'll likely end up doing this over the weekend, hopefully the pos will last me until then!

northben

I've had my 09 370z for less than one month. I found this thread because I had the Yellow Key of Death last night. After towing to the Nissan dealer and being told it would be $1100 to replace the steering wheel lock, I took matters into my own hands in the dealer service parking lot.

I tried loosening and shaking the steering wheel up and down but that didn't help. I got the tire iron out of the hatch and beat on the lock module for a few minutes, pressing the start button every few seconds. Finally, the ignition went to Acc, and I knew I was golden. I popped the hood, removed the fuse box, and removed the fuse. Now it's as good as new!

Baer383

I'm glad I could help you save some money on repairs

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daisuke149

Hi Frisky Franky

Baer383

I thought I saw you the other day on the corner of Mustang way and White Boss rd.

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daisuke149

if the person was wearing a white skirt and red tank top, up it was me.

was that you who almost pulled up, but scooted when the cop showed?