Originally Posted by diddy535 Don't smash it with anything, time for a tow unless you can replace the steering lock yourself Apparently you haven't been reading the steering lock threads?
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02-10-2013, 08:01 PM | #107 (permalink) |
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I, too, am an '09 automatic Z owner, who knows virtually nothing about the mechanical aspect of cars. But I can read these posts and had the mechanic remove the steering lock fuse pre-emptively. It was so simple, it took about 8 minutes and he wouldn't even charge me (thought he Nissan dealership estimated $165.00 for the same job). Read the excellent threads here, that include pictures and as soon as you get your car unlocked, have this done. Also, it's better than cutting wires, as you will be able to re-insert the fuse if you go to sell the car, thereby restoring the car to "stock." The new owner can then make his own decisions on how to handle the problem.
Nissan has avoided all responsibility in this matter and has truly "dropped the ball." Made me decide not to buy my wife a new Maxima---got her a Volvo instead just because of the way Nissan has mishandled this entire situation. |
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Steering lock failed. Mine did the same thing a couple weeks ago. I had to have it towed to nissan and fixed
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Just to clarify, should I be hammering the SLU AND pressing the button simultaneously AND pressing on the break (in other words, actually trying to start the car. I'll need to be a little bit of a contortionist for that ) or am I simply hammering on the SLU while pressing the start button, in an attempt to get it to ACC or ON mode? I really, really hope this works. Don't really have $1500 at the moment to throw around. The 370Z is my favorite car out of all the vehicles that I have owned, but this is troubling. Last edited by Dante Rising; 02-10-2013 at 08:22 PM. |
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Thank you! Forum member DCspartan09 had the exact same problem as me. From his post: "SLU failed but in the unlocked position (e.g., never locked after shutting down the engine, and can freely turn the wheels while its off) A couple people called him "lucky", and said they thought simply pulling the fuse would fix the problem. I'll try this if the hammer-and-button press doesn't work. I won't be able to work on either method until tomorrow morning, however. |
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Also Reported it https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm Lastly Call Nissan Consumer Affairs and tell them. I really do believe Nissan will recall this if everyone does their part. |
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02-11-2013, 02:43 AM | #114 (permalink) |
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Thanks again for the assist, everyone.
Two final questions: 1) If a few light taps don't work, I can basically bang on the SLU as hard as I want correct? After all, this is the component that Nissan is going to replace if this workaround fails? 2) So simply cutting the brown wire has no negative consequences? I didn't see any in any forum posts. Due to my inexperience with cars I prefer to go this route, even though a step-by-step process was posted for the fuse box. Someone on the forum mentioned that if you do not replace all the seals properly when doing the fuse workaround, water can get into the box and cause several thousand dollars in damage. Not sure I want to tempt fate... Thanks! |
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You just open the fuse door remove fuse #48 it says steering lock on it put the cover back on it and that is it,go to the first post and you will see how simple it really is. You don't have to beat the sh!t out of it but you may have to hit it a little harder than a few taps to get it to move. Good luck Frank
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02-11-2013, 01:34 PM | #116 (permalink) |
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LOL! I got the car started with the hamming method!!
I followed the excellent instructions below, but I am stuck: Steering lock problem solved (for real) How to I OPEN the fuse box?!?! It is like a child-proof medicine bottle! I'm pulling and tugging, twisting and turning! I'd really appreciate some assistance quickly. The car is running! Thanks! |
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Success!!!
Thank you very much to YamahaR6 and Baer383!! The step-by-step DIY guide that YamahaR6 posted, and Baer383 walking through my newbie questions really helped out. If you guys lived in my area I would buy you a beer! I really can't express how important is was to me to avoid another bill at this time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Last edited by Dante Rising; 02-11-2013 at 02:12 PM. |
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