Stranded at Grandparents - 370z key light

Zengineer · 11-27-2017, 10:18 AM

Hey everyone. I have a 2010 370z base. The key light has come on and the car won't start. It looks like the steering lock issue. I had it towed to a local dealer (I'm on travel) and they said they need to replace the IPDM before they can start the car to diagnose it(but think it's the problem). What so u guys think? They want $1700 for parts and labor.

Krylon · 11-27-2017, 11:27 AM

How much is the part vs labor. IPDM looks like it sells for $200 and less on eBay and it also looks like it's just several harness type connectors.

Ghostvette · 12-01-2017, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Zengineer

Hey everyone. I have a 2010 370z base. The key light has come on and the car won't start. It looks like the steering lock issue. I had it towed to a local dealer (I'm on travel) and they said they need to replace the IPDM before they can start the car to diagnose it(but think it's the problem). What so u guys think? They want $1700 for parts and labor.

There is a thread about this, but the bottom line is: Take a hammer, beat the steering lock like you own it until it works, start the car, pull the fuse and be done.

gryghst · 12-01-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

There is a thread about this, but the bottom line is: Take a hammer, beat the steering lock like you own it until it works, start the car, pull the fuse and be done.

When my steering wheel lock stopped working I tried the "hammer" method with no success. I then unplugged it for about 10 seconds, plugged it back in and it retracted. I then pulled the fuse and have not had a problem with it since.

Z Runner · 12-01-2017, 06:55 PM

Did u check key battery? might be 1$ fix

NISMO IX · 12-01-2017, 07:12 PM

If it needs to be ordered, check bochnissanparts.com. Not sure of part number, but I believe it was only around $500 new oem. They probably quoted you MSRP price for it, and even if they did, it shouldn't cost $700-$800 for labor.

Make sure you get a breakdown of labor and parts. Hopefully it's just a fob battery like Z Runner said.

SouthArk370Z · 12-01-2017, 08:31 PM

"Replace parts until it starts working" is a crappy troubleshooting method. If they can't tell if the IPDM is bad without pulling it, you need to find another shop.

11-27-2017, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zengineer Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Florida Posts: 7 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z BL M6 Rep Power: 13	Stranded at Grandparents - 370z key light Hey everyone. I have a 2010 370z base. The key light has come on and the car won't start. It looks like the steering lock issue. I had it towed to a local dealer (I'm on travel) and they said they need to replace the IPDM before they can start the car to diagnose it(but think it's the problem). What so u guys think? They want $1700 for parts and labor.

11-27-2017, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Krylon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 153 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 21	Stranded at Grandparents - 370z key light How much is the part vs labor. IPDM looks like it sells for $200 and less on eBay and it also looks like it's just several harness type connectors.

12-01-2017, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Z Runner Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 332 Drives: 2016 370Z KAD M Base Rep Power: 28	Did u check key battery? might be 1$ fix NISMO IX likes this.

12-01-2017, 07:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 48 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 585	If it needs to be ordered, check bochnissanparts.com. Not sure of part number, but I believe it was only around $500 new oem. They probably quoted you MSRP price for it, and even if they did, it shouldn't cost $700-$800 for labor. Make sure you get a breakdown of labor and parts. Hopefully it's just a fob battery like Z Runner said. __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon) Last edited by NISMO IX; 12-01-2017 at 08:40 PM.

12-01-2017, 08:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	"Replace parts until it starts working" is a crappy troubleshooting method. If they can't tell if the IPDM is bad without pulling it, you need to find another shop. NISMO IX 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

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