"key" light went on

LMBmikeZ · 11-28-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by binary0x01

My light goes on, and then off again once in a while... sometimes the red one sometimes the yellow one, and they all just disappear.

My 2012 has about 7.5K miles on it now, and there's no steering lock and the battery on the fob should last longer than 5 months before running low... so I dunno wtf is with the ECU

have you tried to plug it into the port on the left hand side beside the steering wheel?

DropTopZ · 11-28-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DropTopZ

The "key" indicator light went on this morning on the left side dash where the fuel LEDS are. I could not start my car, i put the fob inside the intell port and still nothing. It wouldn't even go to the ACC position. PLEASE HELP.

well if it is steering lock whats the next step, i still have warrenty but I dout any of the dealers have a clue what that is.

kenchan · 11-28-2012, 04:50 PM

if it is the steering lock, read the dreaded steering lock DIY and try tapping at the unit to see if you can temporarily make it work. then cut brown wire or pull fuse.

or....have it towed to the dealership and provide link to the dreaded steering lock thread here in the DIY section, i guess.

Vichtz · 11-28-2012, 04:56 PM

ugh too bad man. I would call up the dealer and get it fixed under warranty. good luck

DropTopZ · 11-28-2012, 05:00 PM

Thanks guys, im going to try the batterys first, the main car battery was running low anyways.

cossie1600 · 11-28-2012, 05:20 PM

Lock failed Sunday. Back in my hands today with REV E!

I will probably still pull the fuse as soon as my warranty ends

binary0x01 · 11-28-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

have you tried to plug it into the port on the left hand side beside the steering wheel?

Never needed to. The car always starts and the key words light on not.

cooltoy · 11-28-2012, 06:20 PM

Yes and thank you.

TreeSemdyZee · 11-28-2012, 07:35 PM

I'm not sure how everyone is coming up with steering lock. Just sounds like your fob battery is toast. Since you have a 2010, it's probably about time that it croaked. Did you try your other fob?

Battery is CR2032 BTW. Got mine at a drug store.

fullmonty · 11-28-2012, 08:54 PM

Steering Lock, welcome to the club mine died last Thursday

Corona370z · 11-29-2012, 06:12 AM

Went through the steering lock issue myself and was covered by warranty. Took about 1.5 months for me to get it fixed being in Germany. Hope your Z is still under warranty and wish you the best.

DropTopZ · 11-29-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I'm not sure how everyone is coming up with steering lock. Just sounds like your fob battery is toast. Since you have a 2010, it's probably about time that it croaked. Did you try your other fob?

Battery is CR2032 BTW. Got mine at a drug store.

I Replaced the fob and car battery last night and nothing happened. I have that key light on still and the car wont move from the off position on the ignition, not even to the ACC position. WHERE IS THE FUSE I NEEED TO PULL?
I have read and will try the DIY on the dreaded wheel lock tonight. THIS SUCKS!!! DAMN Z!! I have had three different Z's 2003 2008 2010 and had problems with all, hate to say it because I love Z's but this one is my last :/ hello corolla lol

fullmonty · 11-29-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DropTopZ

I Replaced the fob and car battery last night and nothing happened. I have that key light on still and the car wont move from the off position on the ignition, not even to the ACC position. WHERE IS THE FUSE I NEEED TO PULL?
I have read and will try the DIY on the dreaded wheel lock tonight. THIS SUCKS!!! DAMN Z!! I have had three different Z's 2003 2008 2010 and had problems with all, hate to say it because I love Z's but this one is my last :/ hello corolla lol

Unfortunatly unless you can get the lock freed up, pulling the fuse or cutting power to the unit at this point is useless. You're gonna need a tow to the dealer to get this fixed, shouldn't be to painful if you're still under warranty

DropTopZ · 11-29-2012, 10:33 AM

i called local dealer, they said something like this would not be covered under my powertrain warrenty, I have 42,000 miles and it bumper to bumper ended at 36,000 FML

DropTopZ · 11-29-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

Unfortunatly unless you can get the lock freed up, pulling the fuse or cutting power to the unit at this point is useless. You're gonna need a tow to the dealer to get this fixed, shouldn't be to painful if you're still under warranty

i will try freeing up the lock first i guess. If fails can't i buy the rev4 from the dealership and do it myself

11-28-2012, 04:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	ugh too bad man. I would call up the dealer and get it fixed under warranty. good luck __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

11-28-2012, 07:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I'm not sure how everyone is coming up with steering lock. Just sounds like your fob battery is toast. Since you have a 2010, it's probably about time that it croaked. Did you try your other fob? Battery is CR2032 BTW. Got mine at a drug store. kenchan and binary0x01 like this.

11-28-2012, 08:54 PM	#25 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Steering Lock, welcome to the club mine died last Thursday __________________

11-29-2012, 06:12 AM	#26 (permalink)
Corona370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Age: 36 Posts: 416 Drives: Naked on sunny days Rep Power: 15	Went through the steering lock issue myself and was covered by warranty. Took about 1.5 months for me to get it fixed being in Germany. Hope your Z is still under warranty and wish you the best. __________________ Stillen Intake, ARK Exhaust. Hopefully in the near future: Tanabe GF210 Lowering Springs, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold.

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11-28-2012, 04:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if it is the steering lock, read the dreaded steering lock DIY and try tapping at the unit to see if you can temporarily make it work. then cut brown wire or pull fuse. or....have it towed to the dealership and provide link to the dreaded steering lock thread here in the DIY section, i guess.

11-28-2012, 05:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
DropTopZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: H-Town Posts: 22 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	Thanks guys, im going to try the batterys first, the main car battery was running low anyways.

11-28-2012, 05:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
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11-28-2012, 06:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Yes and thank you.

11-29-2012, 10:33 AM	#29 (permalink)
DropTopZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: H-Town Posts: 22 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	i called local dealer, they said something like this would not be covered under my powertrain warrenty, I have 42,000 miles and it bumper to bumper ended at 36,000 FML