car wont start ipd steering lock

maciaqua · 11-13-2012, 10:00 AM

I drive an 09 nissan 370z automatic, after work i tried to start the car to go home but it wont start. I checked everything and it was fine; batteries, fuse, gas. I had it towed to the dealership and they said they need to replace the ipd steering lock unit and it totals to be $1,663. I am broke right now is there any other alternatives? anyone can help me please? thanks

maciaqua · 11-13-2012, 10:01 AM

are they trying to rip me off? is the price too high?

gthausz · 11-13-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by maciaqua

are they trying to rip me off? is the price too high?

Same thing happened to me last year and I towed my car to the dealership, they first told me the problem is the battery need to change and after they changed it, the car still did not start. And they finally found it is the problem of steering lock. I paid 1100 for both replacement on battery and steering lock.

maciaqua · 11-13-2012, 10:02 AM

and the key light is on all the time even though it wont start. I looked in the owners manual and the key light means steering wheel lock or electronic key problems

03g35coupe6mt · 11-13-2012, 10:16 AM

i recall seeing that the steering lock costs $500 . and im sure it wouldnt take them long enough to change it that they would charge that rediculous amount to replace it so . there is a diy on here on how to replace it .

maciaqua · 11-13-2012, 10:27 AM

can you give me the link to the diy please?

DEpointfive0 · 11-13-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by maciaqua

can you give me the link to the diy please?

There isn't a "real DIY" I don't think, I just know 2 people personally who have had steering lock failure (Zentropy and one other member) and I'd message them honestly, but those are the instructions both gave.

Try searching the forum for a better answer, sorry I could only help this much...

maciaqua · 11-13-2012, 10:31 AM

they said the part is 1400 by itself

DEpointfive0 · 11-13-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by maciaqua

they said the part is 1400 by itself

Part cost is like $600-700, tell your dealer to fuckoff and die

03g35coupe6mt · 11-13-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by maciaqua

they said the part is 1400 by itself

LOCK SET-STEERING - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

DEpointfive0 · 11-13-2012, 10:22 AM

Try what this member did:

How many of you have pulled the steering lock fuse?

THEN pull the fuse

maciaqua · 11-13-2012, 10:30 AM

so just pull the fuse out and then put it back in? they said they need to replace it

DEpointfive0 · 11-13-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by maciaqua

so just pull the fuse out and then put it back in? they said they need to replace it

Since yours has locked ON, you need to unjam it either using the rubber mallet method or shaking the shite out of the steering column, brother, if you want, shoot me a text to (310)eight nine three-4207 so we can let other members chime in, and I'll try to get all the info I can

EazyD · 11-13-2012, 10:23 AM

This isn't covered by warranty? What???

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DEpointfive0 · 11-13-2012, 10:28 AM

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This isn't covered by warranty? What???

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It is, but since the OP has a 2009 I'm going to assume he's out of the 36k miles or over the 3 years...

They recalled the part on the GTR, and I guess they were too lazy and cheap to do it on the 370Z because there are sooooo many more sold

11-13-2012, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
maciaqua Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 10 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	car wont start ipd steering lock I drive an 09 nissan 370z automatic, after work i tried to start the car to go home but it wont start. I checked everything and it was fine; batteries, fuse, gas. I had it towed to the dealership and they said they need to replace the ipd steering lock unit and it totals to be $1,663. I am broke right now is there any other alternatives? anyone can help me please? thanks

11-13-2012, 10:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
maciaqua Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 10 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	and the key light is on all the time even though it wont start. I looked in the owners manual and the key light means steering wheel lock or electronic key problems big-col likes this.

11-13-2012, 10:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	This isn't covered by warranty? What??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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11-13-2012, 10:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
maciaqua Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 10 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	are they trying to rip me off? is the price too high?

11-13-2012, 10:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 15	i recall seeing that the steering lock costs $500 . and im sure it wouldnt take them long enough to change it that they would charge that rediculous amount to replace it so . there is a diy on here on how to replace it .

11-13-2012, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
maciaqua Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 10 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	can you give me the link to the diy please?

11-13-2012, 10:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
maciaqua Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 10 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	they said the part is 1400 by itself

11-13-2012, 10:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Try what this member did: How many of you have pulled the steering lock fuse? THEN pull the fuse

11-13-2012, 10:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
maciaqua Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 10 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	so just pull the fuse out and then put it back in? they said they need to replace it