Possible steering wheel lock failure

NickBaragona · 12-26-2013, 09:49 AM

Went out to my Z this morning, and it won't even attempt to start. Headlights and break lights are working, I even tried jumping it. Inserted the fob, and it still won't get past the 'Lock' light. To make things even worse, my warranty just expired this year. Any chance Nissan might cover it because this is such a wide known issue?

kittens · 12-26-2013, 09:52 AM

There was a recall issued but i took it in before it failed to start

NickBaragona · 12-26-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kittens

There was a recall issued but i took it in before it failed to start

Nice! So that means they should technically cover it right?

SouthArk370Z · 12-26-2013, 09:54 AM

Nissan issued a TSB and should fix it for free. Contact your dealer.

NickBaragona · 12-26-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Nissan issued a TSB and should fix it for free. Contact your dealer.

Ok, I'm going to have a mechanic friend take a look at it first to make sure it's nothing else. Don't want to have Nissan tow it and tell me it was not the steering wheel lock. Glad I don't have to dish out $500+ though.

NickBaragona · 12-26-2013, 03:06 PM

Tow truck is on the way, everything is covered. Sucks that this had to happen while on vacation, but at least I won't have to worry about it in the future.

kenchan · 12-26-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBaragona

Tow truck is on the way, everything is covered. Sucks that this had to happen while on vacation, but at least I won't have to worry about it in the future.

nick is a funny guy.

NickBaragona · 12-26-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

nick is a funny guy.

This is a one time fix right? Or is it something that repeatedly breaks? I read it only affects the 2009 and 2010 models, so I figured I should be good after I get it fixed.

Elan · 12-26-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBaragona

This is a one time fix right? Or is it something that repeatedly breaks? I read it only affects the 2009 and 2010 models, so I figured I should be good after I get it fixed.

Yes dealership will fix it free of charge. I bought mine and the first thing they did after inspection was check to see if it had been fixed. Nope. Offered right then and there. They made sure to remind me that it was 100% free. Great dealership actually. Even if they do fix it, even the newer revisions could go. Some recommend pulling the fuse. I like to live dangerously! I'm honestly more worried about the CSC. Now that is $$$

SouthArk370Z · 12-26-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBaragona

Tow truck is on the way, everything is covered. Sucks that this had to happen while on vacation, but at least I won't have to worry about it in the future.

There have been failures reported for all revisions of the ESCL. I suggest pulling the fuse. You can find links to FYIs at the SLU link in my sig.

shawnski · 12-26-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Elan

Yes dealership will fix it free of charge. I bought mine and the first thing they did after inspection was check to see if it had been fixed. Nope. Offered right then and there. They made sure to remind me that it was 100% free. Great dealership actually. Even if they do fix it, even the newer revisions could go. Some recommend pulling the fuse. I like to live dangerously! I'm honestly more worried about the CSC. Now that is $$$

100% free for you but dealership gets paid from manufacture, so now you know why they insist to get it fixed.. LOL

kenchan · 12-26-2013, 07:12 PM

been tossing out my recall notice in the trash.

probably got like 4 notices, and a few phone calls.

12-26-2013, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Possible steering wheel lock failure Went out to my Z this morning, and it won't even attempt to start. Headlights and break lights are working, I even tried jumping it. Inserted the fob, and it still won't get past the 'Lock' light. To make things even worse, my warranty just expired this year. Any chance Nissan might cover it because this is such a wide known issue? __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

12-26-2013, 09:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Nissan issued a TSB and should fix it for free. Contact your dealer. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-26-2013, 03:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Tow truck is on the way, everything is covered. Sucks that this had to happen while on vacation, but at least I won't have to worry about it in the future. jaedub and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

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12-26-2013, 09:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	There was a recall issued but i took it in before it failed to start

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	been tossing out my recall notice in the trash. probably got like 4 notices, and a few phone calls.