Intelligent Key System Warning Light...

wilsonp

Sadly I don't believe Nissan holds 370Z owners with the same regard as GT-R owners. A better company would.

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kactussjack

Just had the column lock failure last Thursday @ 17,500 miles. Rev C. It best be covered under warranty.

I saw in a few posts up that a rev E failed. Does anyone know if Nissan actually fixed the problem or a just replacing the part & it could happen again? GM did something like this on the C-5 vettes. They even had a recall, but it only solved the column lock problem on the auto, not the manual. I'm thinking that the bypass harness I saw in another thread may be worthwhile still.

GaleForce

Nobody knows if they actually fixed the steering lock with the latest revisions.

Nissan obviously knows about the problem because they removed the Steering Lock module from the 2012 and newer models completely.

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buzzman3

Welcome me to the club of having my car not start because of that damn steering wheel lock. Luckly, my wheel isn't locked. I bought my 2009 used from the dealership with 28,820 miles on it. I haven't even owned it for a year yet.

Also, my car is beeping 3 times after I lock the car with the remote. I hope my battery does not die

This blows!

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buzzman3

I had my car towed to Fremont Nissan and after a day, they said they will charge me $1300 for the part and labor. They said my extended warranty did not cover this part. I was very upset. I called Dublin Nissan, where I bought the car. They looked through my paperwork and saw that I also got a "Portfolio Coverage", which covered the part and labor of the steering wheel lock.

I called Fremont Nissan and told them about my other coverage. They said they cannot honor it because of their "policy". I got so angry and cussed them out. I called Dublin Nissan back and they said they can do everything for just the cost of my deductible ($50). I had my car towed there and it took an extra three days for it to be totally fixed.

I'm very happy to have only paid $50, but I was almost ready to pay Fremont Nissan $1300 to repair my car.

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TonySlimfast

ahhhhhh had a key warning light on yesterday, now today i cant start my car, my convertible top is down and my car is stuck in my drive way. Call nissan and they told me to tow my car to the dealer, but my car is dropped and the tow truck couldnt tow me from my drive way...... stuck like chuck

DLSTR

I have a 2010 with Rev E. Just installed my bypass kit. Do it! Dont even hesitate. I thought about pulling the fuse. Bypass kit is easier and you have zero risk to a very expensive electrical system in case you mess up pulling the fuse.
Either method is good. Kit was better for me. I didnt feel like mine would fail as the 09's are severely affected by this. Worth the money for peace of mind!

kactussjack

Does anyone have a copy of the GTR recall or a TSB? I'd like to take a look at it.

Has anyone had the column lock mechanism fail again after getting it fixed?

ayrton88

Hope this isn't a stupid question. I am often parallel parked on the street when I visit my girlfriend. If I had this issue, how could I get my car towed? Mine is a stick so I could put it in neutral, but if the steering is locked how can you get it out of the parking spot? I've seen people towed when parked illegally and they just kind of drag the car out into the street. Hate to think of that happening to my car. Besides, it is so low I don't think they could get the lift under it.

mayday813

The TSB is NTB12-041. You can see a copy at Nissanhelp.com | All About Nissan. If I recall the TSB applies to a number of Nissan vehicles including some 2011 and 2012 370Z's.

2011 Nismo#91

Yes I have seen them drag cars out, it seems to be the standard procedure for parking violations, they don't care because you parked in the wrong spot and it's the owners fault.

However I have had my car moved in a parking lot at work because they needed to do some emergency repairs and my car was in the way. I was totally weired out because the car wasn't were I left it and I asked how the heck did they move it when it was in gear and had the parking brake engaged (it was a fwd car). They showed me the rollers they have to move peoples cars if they need to. They just lift up the car up a few inches place rollers under the wheels and slowly move it.

angels3k

add my car to the list 2009 370z sports package,, its sitting on my drive way with the intelligent key light on and my windows down... I am unable to roll them up. Im under 36k but it was purchased 9/25/09.... So im under the mileage warranty but over the 3 years by a month!! I better be under warranty!! Im towing it to the dealer in a few hours.

Huan'z

Tell them this problem should be recall for our z too not only gtr!! Good luck buddy!!


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angels3k

thanks bro. (UPDATE). I'm sad to inform that the dealer is not helping me out. I disputed that this problem was recalled on the GTR and the number of cases regarding the 09 and 10 370z keep rising, but they just gave me the finger and are asking for 1300 to fix it. I called nissan customer relations and filed a case and today I got a nice phone call also giving me the finger saying I'm on my own. I have no choice but to get it fixed, but I feel like this is some BS. My car is getting fixed and should be done friday.

Huan'z

Just keep all the paper work And all the receipt buddy. Soon or later this problem will be recall too. So u don't have to arguments with them when asking for refund. It's sucks man. Even the z is just 1/3 or 1/2 price of the gtr we deserve to treat same service. Just unacceptable. Sorry to hear that buddy


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