ESCL, Steering Lock Acuator, Steering Lock Module

JrumMusic · 11-22-2022, 01:10 PM

Hey Z Fam, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!

I was curious to know if any of you had a work around for the ESCL, Steering Lock Module/Acuator? My car has seized and will not start, acc mode or anything. I have already tried the fuse removal technique and that worked well for several months. I know this may sound silly, but EVERYTIME it gets a little colder than normal my car acts up and does this to an extent, but now its FULLY stuck.

Can I simply unplug the harness all together or do I need this part replaced? It was recalled but they denied to cover mine... just lost on how to fix this without going to the stealership and paying over $1k for them to fix it and then charge to me program my remotes.

JrumMusic · 11-22-2022, 03:32 PM

Hey guys, So an update... I used the pin / ground method and the car DID start... however when I turn the car off it goes back into limp mode... This is AFTER the fuse pull method...

SO now I am thinking what If I plug the fuse back into the engine fuse block, then do the pin/ground start method to start the car and then take the amp back out ?

Would that work?

JrumMusic · 11-22-2022, 05:30 PM

*SOLUTION* Hope this helps someone out there who has this problem. So be aware, this is AFTER I did the fuse removal technique months ago that originally fixed my issue, the WEIRD part is HOW did the lock module/actuator turn back on if the fuse was out... EITHER way.. its FIXED!

STEPS:

#1. With the car off... put the 10amp fuse back into the designated spot for the Steering Lock engine fuse.
#2. Start your car using the pin/ground method.
#3. While car is still on, take the fuse back OUT of the engine bay fuse panel.
#4. Turn off car
#5. Start the car a few times just to make sure it will not go back into the LOCK/LIMP/SEIZE/ mode.

Just drove it home, all is well... if this happens to me again, I will simply follow these steps. I know down the road buying a emulator/bypass kit for this part will be ideal... Haven't tried to cut the BROWN wire that some speak of... Hope this helps!!

Much love Z family, Happy Holidays!!

11-22-2022, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	ESCL, Steering Lock Acuator, Steering Lock Module Hey Z Fam, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! I was curious to know if any of you had a work around for the ESCL, Steering Lock Module/Acuator? My car has seized and will not start, acc mode or anything. I have already tried the fuse removal technique and that worked well for several months. I know this may sound silly, but EVERYTIME it gets a little colder than normal my car acts up and does this to an extent, but now its FULLY stuck. Can I simply unplug the harness all together or do I need this part replaced? It was recalled but they denied to cover mine... just lost on how to fix this without going to the stealership and paying over $1k for them to fix it and then charge to me program my remotes. __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

11-22-2022, 03:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	Hey guys, So an update... I used the pin / ground method and the car DID start... however when I turn the car off it goes back into limp mode... This is AFTER the fuse pull method... SO now I am thinking what If I plug the fuse back into the engine fuse block, then do the pin/ground start method to start the car and then take the amp back out ? Would that work? __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

11-22-2022, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	SOLUTION Hope this helps someone out there who has this problem. So be aware, this is AFTER I did the fuse removal technique months ago that originally fixed my issue, the WEIRD part is HOW did the lock module/actuator turn back on if the fuse was out... EITHER way.. its FIXED! STEPS: #1. With the car off... put the 10amp fuse back into the designated spot for the Steering Lock engine fuse. #2. Start your car using the pin/ground method. #3. While car is still on, take the fuse back OUT of the engine bay fuse panel. #4. Turn off car #5. Start the car a few times just to make sure it will not go back into the LOCK/LIMP/SEIZE/ mode. Just drove it home, all is well... if this happens to me again, I will simply follow these steps. I know down the road buying a emulator/bypass kit for this part will be ideal... Haven't tried to cut the BROWN wire that some speak of... Hope this helps!! Much love Z family, Happy Holidays!! filip00 likes this. __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon Last edited by JrumMusic; 11-23-2022 at 12:12 PM.

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