I think I have a case against Nissan - Steering lock fuse

R0bDC · 01-09-2013, 04:40 PM

First answer me this - Do all 09/10 370z have the steering lock issue?

From what I have read in the forums, it seems that if you do not cut the wire or pull the fuse you are bound to have this issue whether your car has 3k miles or 100+ k miles. Also It seems Obvious that Nissan is aware of the issue otherwise they would have not taken it out on the 11/12/13 370z.

If all 09/10 370z have this issue and Nissan is aware of it (as they should) then why wouldn't they recall their malfunctioning steering lock, as a consumer I understand I should do the research of the vehicle I want to purchase but is it really my responsibility to fix a malfunctioning lock design and installed by Nissan. This is not a ware and tear item, it's not like a tire, or a clutch, or oil, etc. Nissan should take responsibility and fix the steering lock, it should not be the consumers responsibility to manually take the fuse out, or have to risk cutting the wired.

Link for http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...se-sticky.html

cptspeed · 01-09-2013, 04:46 PM

Recalls are for safety issues only I believe.

Jasonle · 01-09-2013, 04:51 PM

Get them R0bdc! lol. I believe 2009- early 2011 have the issue?

R0bDC · 01-09-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cptspeed

Recalls are for safety issues only I believe.

What if I was trying to get away from someone and I get in my Z and I GET THE STEERING LOCK FUSE AND MY CAR DOESN'T TURN ON!

That would suck! So yea it's related to safety

Blizzard · 01-09-2013, 05:07 PM

There is no problem with the fuse. The problem is with the lock. Pulling the fuse disables the lock.

R0bDC · 01-09-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Blizzard

There is no problem with the fuse. The problem is with the lock. Pulling the fuse disables the lock.

Thanks for that, they should still fix it on all 09/10 370z if its just a matter of time before it happens to an owner that is not aware of this issue. Those of you who have taken out the fuse or cut the wired are the "lucky" ones I guess.

RonRizz · 01-09-2013, 05:13 PM

I havent been up on the whole issue, but I get the Jist of it all.. I have a 2011, so I never bothered to read all the info. My question is, How do we know that Nissan is aware of, and/or admits that it is an issue? was there a TSB put out? just curious..

GaleForce · 01-09-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Get them R0bdc! lol. I believe 2009- early 2011 have the issue?

^^ this

Mt Tam I am · 01-09-2013, 05:21 PM

Do all 2009 Z's have the issue? Probabally, but I pulled my fuse first so we will never know with certainty. Obviously I bet on it will fail for sure.

6MT · 01-09-2013, 05:36 PM

Good luck!

R0bDC · 01-09-2013, 05:38 PM

Haha I got shut down by the Regional Specialist, gotta get to the higher up people I guess.

Montez · 01-09-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Good luck!

You are right about that dealing with Nissan.......09 to early 11 Maximas and GTR's are having the same issue day after day. I dont know about the rest of the 09+ lineup.

RoshDawg · 01-09-2013, 05:51 PM

I thought they fixed the issue in mid 2010 builds. Mine was built 6/10. Should I pull my fuse?

And Nissan should have issued a recall. Why they havnt is beyond me..

Jasonle · 01-09-2013, 05:59 PM

did you check to see what steering lock you have? If you have Rev A,B,C it could go out. I would pull the fuse or buy the $50 bypass kit

Montez · 01-09-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

I thought they fixed the issue in mid 2010 builds. Mine was built 6/10. Should I pull my fuse?

And Nissan should have issued a recall. Why they havnt is beyond me..

Its been a few cases of early build 11s as well unfortunately.

01-09-2013, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13	I think I have a case against Nissan - Steering lock fuse First answer me this - Do all 09/10 370z have the steering lock issue? From what I have read in the forums, it seems that if you do not cut the wire or pull the fuse you are bound to have this issue whether your car has 3k miles or 100+ k miles. Also It seems Obvious that Nissan is aware of the issue otherwise they would have not taken it out on the 11/12/13 370z. If all 09/10 370z have this issue and Nissan is aware of it (as they should) then why wouldn't they recall their malfunctioning steering lock, as a consumer I understand I should do the research of the vehicle I want to purchase but is it really my responsibility to fix a malfunctioning lock design and installed by Nissan. This is not a ware and tear item, it's not like a tire, or a clutch, or oil, etc. Nissan should take responsibility and fix the steering lock, it should not be the consumers responsibility to manually take the fuse out, or have to risk cutting the wired. Link for http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...se-sticky.html RoshDawg and DYNAZOR like this. Last edited by R0bDC; 01-09-2013 at 10:14 PM.

01-09-2013, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	Recalls are for safety issues only I believe. __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

01-09-2013, 04:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Get them R0bdc! lol. I believe 2009- early 2011 have the issue? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast Last edited by Jasonle; 01-09-2013 at 05:09 PM.

01-09-2013, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blizzard Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 32 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Rep Power: 13	There is no problem with the fuse. The problem is with the lock. Pulling the fuse disables the lock. Baer383 likes this.

01-09-2013, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	I havent been up on the whole issue, but I get the Jist of it all.. I have a 2011, so I never bothered to read all the info. My question is, How do we know that Nissan is aware of, and/or admits that it is an issue? was there a TSB put out? just curious.. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-09-2013, 05:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Do all 2009 Z's have the issue? Probabally, but I pulled my fuse first so we will never know with certainty. Obviously I bet on it will fail for sure. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

01-09-2013, 05:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Good luck! __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

01-09-2013, 05:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13	Haha I got shut down by the Regional Specialist, gotta get to the higher up people I guess.

01-09-2013, 05:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	I thought they fixed the issue in mid 2010 builds. Mine was built 6/10. Should I pull my fuse? And Nissan should have issued a recall. Why they havnt is beyond me.. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

01-09-2013, 05:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	did you check to see what steering lock you have? If you have Rev A,B,C it could go out. I would pull the fuse or buy the $50 bypass kit __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

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