My 370z won't start! Could somebody please help me!!

JoeZ91 · 12-24-2013, 04:21 PM

I have a 2009 370z with about 30,100 miles on it, and today when I was leaving work, I tried to start my car but it wouldn't start.. there was a red key light, and a yellow key light.. I tried both keys, and even put the key in the "fobgina" no luck at all

370Z JT · 12-24-2013, 04:24 PM

Steering wheel lock. Look up on sticky thread above.

JoeZ91 · 12-24-2013, 04:28 PM

is that the only thing it could be? I just looked at the thread, it just has everyone putting there info on there... Is there anything i can do to fix it if it is that?

alcheng · 12-24-2013, 04:30 PM

99% is the steering lock failure, if you have other doubt, tow it to the dealer and have them check.

JoeZ91 · 12-24-2013, 04:31 PM

Also I just seen on the DIY fix thread that he says to put the car into ACC mode, my car won't even go into that mode. Pushing the start button does nothing at all! Is this normal?

1st · 12-24-2013, 04:34 PM

Its under neither the steering wheel a silver box. Try and pound it to loosen it up and try staring your car. If that doesn’t work your going to have to have it towed to the dealer. This will be fixed under warranty not sure if the tow will.

JoeZ91 · 12-24-2013, 04:36 PM

Ugh, a day before christmas

If it is the Steering wheel lock, about how much would it cost to fix it?

Trips · 12-24-2013, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeZ91

Ugh, a day before christmas

If it is the Steering wheel lock, about how much would it cost to fix it?

There is a TSB on the steering lock issue, and it will get replaced for FREE.

JoeZ91 · 12-24-2013, 04:44 PM

Really? Are you guys sure? at least thats some good news! money has been pretty tight lately, I have been worrying all day about this

tWeEzY · 12-24-2013, 04:50 PM

Since you dont believe people tryna help you...

*Voluntary Service Campaign ** Steering Lock Fix**

Trips · 12-24-2013, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tWeEzY

Since you dont believe people tryna help you...

*Voluntary Service Campaign ** Steering Lock Fix**

Thanks for finding that

JoeZ91 · 12-24-2013, 04:54 PM

Its not that i don't believe them i was just trying to make sure it would be covered. I'm only 20...I bought the car with money from when my dad passed away so its not like i have thousands laying around to fix big issues. I was just worried, but thank you guys I appreciate the help. I will call the dealer thursday and try to get this fixed

JoeZ91 · 12-24-2013, 04:55 PM

just one last question, i seen that on the link that it says supplies are limited, does that mean I may be too late to get it replaced for free? Sorry for bugging you guys i appreciate you guys taking the time to help me..

alcheng · 12-24-2013, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeZ91

Its not that i don't believe them i was just trying to make sure it would be covered. I'm only 20...I bought the car with money from when my dad passed away so its not like i have thousands laying around to fix big issues. I was just worried, but thank you guys I appreciate the help. I will call the dealer thursday and try to get this fixed

after they replace the steering lock, you might want to pull the fuse thus disable the steering thus no more steering lock failure in the future..

and don't worry, it is safe to your Z and many members have done that and it works fine.

Trips · 12-24-2013, 04:57 PM

Not a Problem just let us know how it goes.

Sorry about the passing of your Dad

12-24-2013, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeZ91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 42 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	My 370z won't start! Could somebody please help me!! I have a 2009 370z with about 30,100 miles on it, and today when I was leaving work, I tried to start my car but it wouldn't start.. there was a red key light, and a yellow key light.. I tried both keys, and even put the key in the "fobgina" no luck at all

12-24-2013, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Steering wheel lock. Look up on sticky thread above. onzedge likes this. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

12-24-2013, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
tWeEzY Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: d.c Posts: 149 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	Since you dont believe people tryna help you... Voluntary Service Campaign * Steering Lock Fix** __________________ 2011 370z <sold> 08 350z enthusiast <sold>

12-24-2013, 04:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Not a Problem just let us know how it goes. Sorry about the passing of your Dad __________________

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12-24-2013, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoeZ91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 42 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	is that the only thing it could be? I just looked at the thread, it just has everyone putting there info on there... Is there anything i can do to fix it if it is that?

12-24-2013, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	99% is the steering lock failure, if you have other doubt, tow it to the dealer and have them check.

12-24-2013, 04:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
JoeZ91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 42 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Also I just seen on the DIY fix thread that he says to put the car into ACC mode, my car won't even go into that mode. Pushing the start button does nothing at all! Is this normal?

12-24-2013, 04:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Its under neither the steering wheel a silver box. Try and pound it to loosen it up and try staring your car. If that doesn’t work your going to have to have it towed to the dealer. This will be fixed under warranty not sure if the tow will.

12-24-2013, 04:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
JoeZ91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 42 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Ugh, a day before christmas If it is the Steering wheel lock, about how much would it cost to fix it?

12-24-2013, 04:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
JoeZ91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 42 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Really? Are you guys sure? at least thats some good news! money has been pretty tight lately, I have been worrying all day about this

12-24-2013, 04:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
JoeZ91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 42 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Its not that i don't believe them i was just trying to make sure it would be covered. I'm only 20...I bought the car with money from when my dad passed away so its not like i have thousands laying around to fix big issues. I was just worried, but thank you guys I appreciate the help. I will call the dealer thursday and try to get this fixed

12-24-2013, 04:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
JoeZ91 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 42 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	just one last question, i seen that on the link that it says supplies are limited, does that mean I may be too late to get it replaced for free? Sorry for bugging you guys i appreciate you guys taking the time to help me..