Nissan is stupid.

Bigd4mcc

Ok so aside from the csc being an a-hole, now the stupid steering lock went out. Like seriously Nissan needs to stop making weak parts. Or parts that malfunction for no user reason. Puts us in a bad position. Anyway sorry for the rant. I need a replacment but called the dealer and they can eat a wee wee because I'm not paying 1200 for a part no bigger than my hand. So does anyone have a suggestion on where to get one, I would really appreciate it guys. Thank you.

__________________
2010 base with sport package. Hps hoses with k&n drop ins, custom axle back exhaust. 1/4 mile 13.7

kenchan

there is a recall on it. should be free to you.

if u havent noticed, ive done a diy on it in the diy section. try charging your battery to full and then wack it with a hammer gently while you attempt to start thecar to see if it disengages. if it works, cut the brown wire or remove the fuse to disable it completely.

Bigd4mcc

I called and my vin is not on the recall list. I will give that a try for sure thanks man

__________________
2010 base with sport package. Hps hoses with k&n drop ins, custom axle back exhaust. 1/4 mile 13.7

kenchan

that sucks. from the patterns i saw back then, cars with weakening batteries were prone to this stucked steering lock problem. it creeps up around 2-3yr of ownership and around Fall when temps start to drop causing the battery cca to go down.

Bigd4mcc

Hmmm that makes a lot of sense. My wheel is not locked but moving freely. The key light is on so I know it has something to do,with the lock. But here in a few I'm gonna go out the the car and give the old tap method a try. I really hope it works.

__________________
2010 base with sport package. Hps hoses with k&n drop ins, custom axle back exhaust. 1/4 mile 13.7

kenchan

if u can turn your steering wheel then it's not your steering lock probably...

mabye your fob needs a new battery or if u recently done any mods to remove the center console you may have undone the RF antenna (driver side of the console)...

Bigd4mcc

Ok I'm gonna specify what exactly is going on. After I got off work last night I was putting my duffle bag in the back my fob was working and still is on unlocking the car. When I say in the car my Guage lights were not turning on, nor my radio but my done lights were. The car didn't make a sound as I pushed the clutch and the yellow key light came on and there was a red light blinking where the tach is. It looked like a car with a key in the center. But that's about it, got it towed home and now I'm here scratching my head.

__________________
2010 base with sport package. Hps hoses with k&n drop ins, custom axle back exhaust. 1/4 mile 13.7

kenchan

IPDM problem? how is your battery?

SouthArk370Z

If the Owner's Manual doesn't tell you what your symptoms mean, the FSM should.

__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

POS VETT

Is the steering wheel "leaning into" the lock? The force exerted on the lock might have kept it from retracting.

I'm surprised that any member of this board still has a functional steering column lock. When I first got my Z earlier this year, the very first volley of modifications included disabling the steering column lock by removing its fuse. It took me all 20 minutes including fishing out a small socket from between the fender and the firewall.

MagmaRed370z

Sorry for the ignorance but are they certain model years with this problem? If so which ones are the trouble ones?

__________________
Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base.
Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport | ARK Grip Exhaust | 25mm HR Spacers | GTR Button | DRL Mod

MicntaeG35

So is it just the steering lock or is you CSC bad too? If it is, I got a heavy duty CSC I'm trying to sell for cheap

__________________
A wounded man shall say to his assailant "If I live, I will kill you. If I die, you are forgiven."

SouthArk370Z

IIRC all Rev A, B, and C ESCLs are prone to failure. Not sure about later revisions but you can find more info at the link in my sig.

I think that 2009s and some 2010s are on the TSB/recall list.

If you have a revision that is likely to fail, I recommend disabling the ESCL the first chance you get. See link in my sig for links to several good DIYs.

__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

NISMO IX

Just wanted to chime in here, do not always go by what the dealer says for recalls. Here is Nissan's recall website: Nissan Recalls | Nissan USA
Just enter your vin and get results.

__________________
2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER"
2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon)

Bigd4mcc

The steering wheel is not locked, but when I get in the car and press the clutch nothing happens. The dash lights are off the radio doesn't come on. Doesn't even do to aux. The only thing I see is the yellow key light and a blinking red light that looks like a car with a key in the middle. And to nismo ix, yeah it's not on that list :/ thanks tho buddy. Yeah I need help guys I'm so lost on how to fix this without spending a **** ton of cash.

__________________
2010 base with sport package. Hps hoses with k&n drop ins, custom axle back exhaust. 1/4 mile 13.7