Z Won't Start: Immobilized?

Mhaddy · 11-12-2013, 06:48 PM

I'm not able to start the car - the START button won't go passed Lock. I've tried putting the fob in the fobgina and it just beeps and flashes at me. I've tried my spare fob and even replaced the battery in my original fob - all to no avail.

Any ideas?!

SS_Firehawk · 11-12-2013, 06:55 PM

LOL...

Look up steering lock issues... Its covered under warranty now.

Shoulda pulled the fuse.

kenchan · 11-12-2013, 07:02 PM

welcome to december 2011

wheee! · 11-12-2013, 07:07 PM

Mhaddy · 11-12-2013, 07:18 PM

Ok yeah yeah - I've been lucky! Just reading up on that now... going to try a few DIY's, will let you know what happens.

onzedge · 11-12-2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mhaddy

Ok yeah yeah - I've been lucky! Just reading up on that now... going to try a few DIY's, will let you know what happens.

Good luck.

BeemaaZ · 11-12-2013, 07:49 PM

Don't sweat it.
Tow it to the dealer to get a replacement steering lock unit, then pull the fuse.
Good luck!

NickTurnon · 11-12-2013, 08:20 PM

Tow costs $25-175 and warranty replaces it for free.

They will just put a brand new one in, so you may want to pull the fuse.

I still haven't pulled the fuse since its been replaced. I need to do it ASAP.

Thanks for reminding me

Mt Tam I am · 11-13-2013, 10:25 AM

Sorry for you. The steering lock is infamous.

Haboob · 11-13-2013, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Tow costs $25-175 and warranty replaces it for free.

They will just put a brand new one in, so you may want to pull the fuse.

I still haven't pulled the fuse since its been replaced. I need to do it ASAP.

Thanks for reminding me

We should have a "Pull the Fuse" meet for y'all that have a car w/this issue.

Thankfully the '13's don't.

zmanelite · 11-13-2013, 11:08 AM

Are 12's prone to this problem also ?
What fuse do i pull ?

DIGItonium · 11-13-2013, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmanelite

Are 12's prone to this problem also ?
What fuse do i pull ?

See sticky:
ATTENTION!! 2009-2010 owners with steering lock/wont start issues

onzedge · 11-13-2013, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmanelite

Are 12's prone to this problem also ?
What fuse do i pull ?

2012 and newer Z's do not have a steering lock mechanism.

FuszNissan · 11-13-2013, 11:27 AM

If the lock is engaged it's too late to pull the fuse, I would hit the Steering wheel lock with a hammer and see if that disengages the lock. Then pull the fuse from under the hood.

zmanelite · 11-13-2013, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

2012 and newer Z's do not have a steering lock mechanism.

Sweet and thanks !

11-12-2013, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 16	Z Won't Start: Immobilized? I'm not able to start the car - the START button won't go passed Lock. I've tried putting the fob in the fobgina and it just beeps and flashes at me. I've tried my spare fob and even replaced the battery in my original fob - all to no avail. Any ideas?! __________________ Mad Dog Studios; graphics & web dev 370z Gallery on Flickr '09 370z & '10 GSXR600

11-12-2013, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	LOL... Look up steering lock issues... Its covered under warranty now. Shoulda pulled the fuse. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

11-12-2013, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
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11-12-2013, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 16	Ok yeah yeah - I've been lucky! Just reading up on that now... going to try a few DIY's, will let you know what happens. __________________ Mad Dog Studios; graphics & web dev 370z Gallery on Flickr '09 370z & '10 GSXR600

11-12-2013, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 508	Don't sweat it. Tow it to the dealer to get a replacement steering lock unit, then pull the fuse. Good luck! __________________ SoCal 40th Meet Old & New Mods Steering Lock RECALL**** Own 40th 370Z? Get the build # and the Manuf. date here

11-12-2013, 08:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Tow costs $25-175 and warranty replaces it for free. They will just put a brand new one in, so you may want to pull the fuse. I still haven't pulled the fuse since its been replaced. I need to do it ASAP. Thanks for reminding me __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-13-2013, 10:25 AM	#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	Sorry for you. The steering lock is infamous. __________________ "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

11-13-2013, 11:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	Are 12's prone to this problem also ? What fuse do i pull ?

11-13-2013, 11:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	If the lock is engaged it's too late to pull the fuse, I would hit the Steering wheel lock with a hammer and see if that disengages the lock. Then pull the fuse from under the hood. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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