Steering lock problem solved (for real)

bmarcinczyk14 · 01-22-2013, 07:17 PM

After snipping the wire or pulling the fuse, even though it doesn't throw a fault code on the dash, will Nissan see any faults through their Nissan scan-tool when I take the car in for service? I know they are able to get more information than the standard run of the mill scan tool you buy at autozone.

bmarcinczyk14 · 01-23-2013, 10:37 AM

Anyone have insight on my question. Otherwise, if it's not known whether Nissan will be able to tell or not I think I'll hold off until my warranty is up.

SouthArk370Z · 01-23-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

After snipping the wire or pulling the fuse, even though it doesn't throw a fault code on the dash, will Nissan see any faults through their Nissan scan-tool when I take the car in for service? I know they are able to get more information than the standard run of the mill scan tool you buy at autozone.

As far as I have been able to determine, no faults are thrown. Even if it did, so what? Who cares if Nissan or the dealer know? They can't void your warranty over it (except for maybe the warranty on the SLU itself).

bmarcinczyk14 · 01-23-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

As far as I have been able to determine, no faults are thrown. Even if it did, so what? Who cares if Nissan or the dealer know? They can't void your warranty over it (except for maybe the warranty on the SLU itself).

I thought maybe they could if they find the wire cut? In my experience dealerships will try to get out of anything and save money.

SouthArk370Z · 01-23-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

I thought maybe they could if they find the wire cut? In my experience dealerships will try to get out of anything and save money.

They cannot refuse a warranty claim if your mods are not part of the problem. Eg, if you put the wrong antifreeze in the radiator, they can't deny a claim on a bad differential. The only thing that the SLU affects is the starting circuit and it is only an interlock for that circuit.
Your warranty is not with the dealership. If the dealership gives you any crap, contact the company that you have the warranty with, ie, Nissan, and/or find another dealer.

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01-22-2013, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	After snipping the wire or pulling the fuse, even though it doesn't throw a fault code on the dash, will Nissan see any faults through their Nissan scan-tool when I take the car in for service? I know they are able to get more information than the standard run of the mill scan tool you buy at autozone.