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kenchan 01-23-2012 04:37 PM

^^ sucks... :(

and with your luck chances are your steering lock will temporarily fix itself from the tow (vibrations and all) and dealer will say 'hey i told you so.' that's how this f-king story will go. (hope not).

TongMan 01-23-2012 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle (Post 1505535)
So i just got back from the Dealership...it did not go well. The manager kept trying to argue with me..he wouldnt even listen to what I had to say. I printed all the threads of ppl having the steering wheel locked thing..he didnt even want to look at them...I even printed out the part that I need he didnt want to look at that either. He kept sayin its my car starter and he seen so many times it goes wrong. Then He kept saying that stuff on the internet that i read... alot of time they are wrong.. Then he continues sayings its my automatic car starter thats doing this. He will do a dianogsis test on it and said he is pretty sure it that is my car starter is the problem..that i need to have it removed before they can even work on my car. What the F man i am pissed!

When you say "automatic car starter" you mean a remote starter right? I'm confused. When you have mods and you claim a problem with that is related to your mods, you have just allowed dealers an excellent reason to deny your warranty claim, like exactly what you are going through now.

Jasonle 01-23-2012 06:27 PM

Yeah your right.. not looking forward to paying $1000 :(

MJB 01-23-2012 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle (Post 1505715)
Yeah your right.. not looking forward to paying $1000 :(

If they deny it under warranty, I would just order the part from Nissan and install it yourself. DIY looks super easy.

m4a1mustang 01-23-2012 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB (Post 1505779)
If they deny it under warranty, I would just order the part from Nissan and install it yourself. DIY looks super easy.

:iagree:

kenchan 01-23-2012 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1505788)
:iagree:

:iagree: x2.

not worth dishing out $800+ for parts, labor, and tow.

370zproject 01-23-2012 09:39 PM

mine keeps coming on then off hasnt failed yet comeon recall FFF!!!!

Jasonle 01-23-2012 09:43 PM

Im not good at installing stuff.. so its just screwing the new one in and thats it? Don't have to reprogram anything? Sorry for the dumb questions! I might end up going this route.

kenchan 01-23-2012 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject (Post 1505949)
mine keeps coming on then off hasnt failed yet comeon recall FFF!!!!

you've been just touching the steering lock or have you been tapping at it, etc?

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Originally Posted by Jasonle (Post 1505960)
Im not good at installing stuff.. so its just screwing the new one in and thats it? Don't have to reprogram anything? Sorry for the dumb questions! I might end up going this route.

right, there's no programming involved. all you need to do is roll on your back (this is very uncomfortable and clumsy if you've never done this before) stick your head under the steering column and look up. just shine a flash light and you will see it in your face.

you will need to have an angled pair of long nose plies (not regular long nose). most hardware and hobby shops have them. and lefty loosy out the round security bolts. just take your time.

there is one harness you detach with a tab on the top side. you dont need special tools for that either. just feel for it with your fingers, press it down and detach. :)

370zproject 01-23-2012 09:53 PM

no one time that worked now it goes on and off by it self only a matter of time till it shorts

kenchan 01-23-2012 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject (Post 1505982)
no one time that worked now it goes on and off by it self only a matter of time till it shorts

yah, at least you know wat to do if it fails. :tup:

370zproject 01-23-2012 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1505985)
yah, at least you know wat to do if it fails. :tup:

cry?

kenchan 01-23-2012 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject (Post 1505988)
cry?

no, just replace the damn thing.

370zproject 01-23-2012 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1505990)
no, just replace the damn thing.

if i had a spare 500 XD i would

Jasonle 01-23-2012 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1505977)
you've been just touching the steering lock or have you been tapping at it, etc?



right, there's no programming involved. all you need to do is roll on your back (this is very uncomfortable and clumsy if you've never done this before) stick your head under the steering column and look up. just shine a flash light and you will see it in your face.

you will need to have an angled pair of long nose plies (not regular long nose). most hardware and hobby shops have them. and lefty loosy out the round security bolts. just take your time.

there is one harness you detach with a tab on the top side. you dont need special tools for that either. just feel for it with your fingers, press it down and detach. :)



Wow thanks for all your guys help! Ill wait till i hear back from the dealer and if they don't cover.. ill do it myself! Or try too. Thanks!


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