Dead Battery or Steering Lock ?

Bucketlist2012 · 03-10-2013, 05:33 PM

Hey Guys and Gals..

I have my 2009 370Z with an Original Battery and new key fob batteries..

The Car won't start, the doors don't lock or unlock and the Lights don't work..

I think it is just the battery and next week I am going to replace it..

My Question is when you have Steering Lock Failure, do the Lights and other things work ?

Oh and when I put it on the Battery Charger, making sure the cables were on the proper posts, the charger meter pulsated and the gauges pulsated along with the hazard Lights...I have never seen that in my life....I shut i9t off right away...

Any thoughts ?

I do have an extended Warranty if it is the Steering Lock, but I think the Battery is dead..But I cannot charge it because of the wierd thing that happens when I put the charger on...Anyone ever experience this ?

Mike

Jasonle · 03-10-2013, 05:37 PM

lights and everything should work. Definitely need new battery. how long has the car been sitting

Bucketlist2012 · 03-10-2013, 05:38 PM

Been sitting a while and the Battery is 4 and a half years old...

The pulsing when I charged it was strange...

Yes everything is dead...

DEpointfive0 · 03-10-2013, 05:40 PM

Battery, get a new one and see what happens, don't worry about the pulsing until you get a new battery

Bucketlist2012 · 03-10-2013, 05:40 PM

Actually drove it the other Day but it had been sitting...Can't lock the Doors and no headlights..

Bucketlist2012 · 03-10-2013, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Battery, get a new one and see what happens, don't worry about the pulsing until you get a new battery

That is what I thought..Thanks .

For sure the Charger was not going to help..I almost changed it a few months ago just because it is the original one...Well now I have to anyways...

Thanks for the info on the Steering Lock...I am going to ask the dealer about my car....If I am covered, I am going to get my fixed for free....

kenchan · 03-10-2013, 05:42 PM

in this case, i would disconnect the battery from the car, then try charging your battery separately.

i'd use 2A and normal charge mode and see wat happens for 30min. if it appears your battery is taking the charge, then give it the higher amp quick charge if you want to try that.

Bucketlist2012 · 03-10-2013, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

in this case, i would disconnect the battery from the car, then try charging your battery separately.

i'd use 2A and normal charge mode and see wat happens for 30min. if it appears your battery is taking the charge, then give it the higher amp quick charge if you want to try that.

Thanks.. I may try that...

Jasonle · 03-10-2013, 05:49 PM

if your car sits for awhile I would invest in a battery tender... those things are the best! I bought 2 for both my cars

Bucketlist2012 · 03-10-2013, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonle

if your car sits for awhile I would invest in a battery tender... those things are the best! I bought 2 for both my cars

Something to think about...But Spring has sprung so I should be driving the Z cars more now...Winter they just sit...

Just had to buy a new Battery for the Beast...Z 2/8

So now I will buy one for the other Beast..370Z

kenchan · 03-11-2013, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonle

if your car sits for awhile I would invest in a battery tender... those things are the best! I bought 2 for both my cars

yep, especially if you're like me that likes to work on car stereos or something while the car is hibernating. no need to worry about drain cause the tender will charge and float on it own.

JARblue · 03-11-2013, 11:39 AM

Mr. Bucket, just an FYI on the steering lock: even if you take it to the dealer to replace it under warranty, they will be replacing it with a revision that is still prone to failure. Removing the fuse is the best way to go

kenchan · 03-11-2013, 12:44 PM

while i was working on hooking up my mic for my HU over the weekend, i took a quick peek at the steering lock harness brown wire.

i thinks it is easier to just snip it.

JARblue · 03-11-2013, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

while i was working on hooking up my mic for my HU over the weekend, i took a quick peek at the steering lock harness brown wire.

i thinks it is easier to just snip it.

but I'm OCD and being able to put it back to stock is what I like about the fuse removal... not that you would ever want to put the fuse back in

:mytwocrazycents:

03-10-2013, 05:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Dead Battery or Steering Lock ? Hey Guys and Gals.. I have my 2009 370Z with an Original Battery and new key fob batteries.. The Car won't start, the doors don't lock or unlock and the Lights don't work.. I think it is just the battery and next week I am going to replace it.. My Question is when you have Steering Lock Failure, do the Lights and other things work ? Oh and when I put it on the Battery Charger, making sure the cables were on the proper posts, the charger meter pulsated and the gauges pulsated along with the hazard Lights...I have never seen that in my life....I shut i9t off right away... Any thoughts ? I do have an extended Warranty if it is the Steering Lock, but I think the Battery is dead..But I cannot charge it because of the wierd thing that happens when I put the charger on...Anyone ever experience this ? Mike __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500 Last edited by Bucketlist2012; 03-10-2013 at 05:37 PM.

03-10-2013, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	lights and everything should work. Definitely need new battery. how long has the car been sitting DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 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

03-10-2013, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Been sitting a while and the Battery is 4 and a half years old... The pulsing when I charged it was strange... Yes everything is dead... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

03-10-2013, 05:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Battery, get a new one and see what happens, don't worry about the pulsing until you get a new battery __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-10-2013, 05:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Actually drove it the other Day but it had been sitting...Can't lock the Doors and no headlights.. __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

03-10-2013, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	in this case, i would disconnect the battery from the car, then try charging your battery separately. i'd use 2A and normal charge mode and see wat happens for 30min. if it appears your battery is taking the charge, then give it the higher amp quick charge if you want to try that.

03-10-2013, 05:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	if your car sits for awhile I would invest in a battery tender... those things are the best! I bought 2 for both my cars __________________ 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

03-11-2013, 11:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Mr. Bucket, just an FYI on the steering lock: even if you take it to the dealer to replace it under warranty, they will be replacing it with a revision that is still prone to failure. Removing the fuse is the best way to go __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-11-2013, 12:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	while i was working on hooking up my mic for my HU over the weekend, i took a quick peek at the steering lock harness brown wire. i thinks it is easier to just snip it.

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