DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Well thats where I saw this mentioned. And I saw you did not use them. Just wanted to understand what they are for and how to remove them when the hex head is broken off. Needle nose pliers?

on the factory installation the hex is already broken off for security reason...it's an anti-theft device. say you have to park your car in a rough neighborhood. with the immobilizer the theif will prefer to just tow your car.

say you were smart and turned the steering wheel all the way right or left with the front end of the car facing a wall or something when you shut your car off. then the theif would have a harder time winching your car up his flat bed or just towing your car with the front wheel on the ground. this is one of the reasons why the car has a steering lock.

angled needle nose pliers is the tool i used to remove. i tried using easy-out and my 90degree duck but mine was too big to fit in there and hard to get leverage to press the bit into the rounded screw head. i also didnt feel like dealing with metal bits and powder inside my car so did not use a rotary tool to cut a slit.

tjlazer · 01-24-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

on the factory installation the hex is already broken off for security reason...it's an anti-theft device. say you have to park your car in a rough neighborhood. with the immobilizer the theif will prefer to just tow your car.

say you were smart and turned the steering wheel all the way right or left with the front end of the car facing a wall or something when you shut your car off. then the theif would have a harder time winching your car up his flat bed or just towing your car with the front wheel on the ground. this is one of the reasons why the car has a steering lock.

angled needle nose pliers is the tool i used to remove. i tried using easy-out and my 90degree duck but mine was too big to fit in there and hard to get leverage to press the bit into the rounded screw head. i also didnt feel like dealing with metal bits and powder inside my car so did not use a rotary tool to cut a slit.

oh ok thanks for the info, makes perfect sense to me. Pretty good idea but a PITA for us since this is a known issue. I suspect mine will be going out soon!

370Z JT · 01-24-2012, 11:12 AM

Just contacted courtesy parts and they can source the unit for $800+ from Canada for immediate shipment.

GaleForce · 01-24-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Just contacted courtesy parts and they can source the unit for $800+ from Canada for immediate shipment.

Ooooh.... looks like the price went up...

Thechidz · 01-24-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Just contacted courtesy parts and they can source the unit for $800+ from Canada for immediate shipment.

extortion

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Thechidz

extortion

capitalism.

MJB · 01-24-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Just contacted courtesy parts and they can source the unit for $800+ from Canada for immediate shipment.

Are they charging extra just for the immediate shipping? Because on their website they have them listed as "in stock" and $495 + shipping. And more importantly, are they the RevC and or RevD?

Jasonle · 01-24-2012, 03:12 PM

Well. I call the dealer to see what the status was. The guy that told me its the car starter...changed his mind and said its the steering wheel locked and already ordered the part. Its being overnighted and should be here tomorrow they said. Im still under my factory warranty so it is covered. When i asked so it is the steering wheel locked? Then he was like "well we dont know that for sure...were goin to try it and see" . So they giving me a loaner car. Thanks everyone for the help! Appreciate it! Hope they get this fix and takin care of!

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

oh ok thanks for the info, makes perfect sense to me. Pretty good idea but a PITA for us since this is a known issue. I suspect mine will be going out soon!

np!

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Well. I call the dealer to see what the status was. The guy that told me its the car starter...changed his mind and said its the steering wheel locked and already ordered the part. Its being overnighted and should be here tomorrow they said. Im still under my factory warranty so it is covered. When i asked so it is the steering wheel locked? Then he was like "well we dont know that for sure...were goin to try it and see" . So they giving me a loaner car. Thanks everyone for the help! Appreciate it! Hope they get this fix and takin care of!

cool!

hope you're back on the road soon.

MJB · 01-24-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Well. I call the dealer to see what the status was. The guy that told me its the car starter...changed his mind and said its the steering wheel locked and already ordered the part. Its being overnighted and should be here tomorrow they said. Im still under my factory warranty so it is covered. When i asked so it is the steering wheel locked? Then he was like "well we dont know that for sure...were goin to try it and see" . So they giving me a loaner car. Thanks everyone for the help! Appreciate it! Hope they get this fix and takin care of!

Make sure you they don't replace with another RevA or RecB, lol... man that would suck!

Jasonle · 01-24-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

Make sure you they don't replace with another RevA or RecB, lol... man that would suck!

oh man that would suck!...If I call tomorow I have a feeling that guy wont tell me what it is. He didnt want to listen to me from the beginning. **** hope its not one of those..

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 04:20 PM

latest update is that Z_Girl checked her 2012 for a steering lock for us and confirmed there is none...

a big kick in the balls for us 2009-2011 owners...

wstar · 01-24-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

latest update is that z_girl checked her 2012 for a steering lock for us and confirmed there is none...

A big kick in the balls for us 2009-2011 owners...

grrrrr!

ChrisSlicks · 01-24-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

latest update is that Z_Girl checked her 2012 for a steering lock for us and confirmed there is none...

a big kick in the balls for us 2009-2011 owners...

Hmm, this might mean that the BCM can be updated to "delete" the steering lock (along with physical removal of course).

Anyone know if the BCM can be reflashed?

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Hmm, this might mean that the BCM can be updated to "delete" the steering lock (along with physical removal of course).

Anyone know if the BCM can be reflashed?

im pretty sure there is a steering lock on the 2012's... just not the same type or location.

can someone confirm this?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	latest update is that Z_Girl checked her 2012 for a steering lock for us and confirmed there is none... a big kick in the balls for us 2009-2011 owners...