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

kenchan · 02-01-2012, 07:59 PM

i think you can get reimbursed, but not 100% sure. make sure to keep the documents when your car is fixed, i guess.

happytheman · 02-01-2012, 08:06 PM

Yeah, you have to keep your receipts and invoices to prove the work was done. You will then be refunded the cost when there is a recall. That happened to me with my Toyota.

spearfish25 · 02-01-2012, 08:45 PM

If these parts are on restricted order, I'd guess Nissan is clamping down to ensure they can address true failures prior to starting a full recall. Probably trying to stockpile the parts from the supplier.

GaleForce · 02-01-2012, 09:03 PM

Why would Nissan hold a part back? Money is money right?

kenchan · 02-01-2012, 09:03 PM

i'd like to see the faces of GTR owners that will probably get yet another round of recall for the same damn thing...bring back the RevC's, we'll install new RevD's. lol..

i think the best one can do at this point is keep a spare if feasible.

GaleForce · 02-01-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

If these parts are on restricted order, I'd guess Nissan is clamping down to ensure they can address true failures prior to starting a full recall. Probably trying to stockpile the parts from the supplier.

We just posted at the same time. ^^ this makes total sense.

kenchan · 02-01-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Why would Nissan hold a part back? Money is money right?

i think it has to do with availability of parts. they are on allocation for the immediately needed customers.

GaleForce · 02-01-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think it has to do with availability of parts. they are on allocation for the immediately needed customers.

Hopefully, we have a bunch of members on this site alone that are waiting for the new part.

370zproject · 02-02-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Hopefully, we have a bunch of members on this site alone that are waiting for the new part.

AWX Z34 · 02-03-2012, 01:31 AM

Mine just failed and the remedies didn't work so I took the part out and opened it up. I was able to simulate it but, the down fall is my steering wheel will not lock anymore even when its off. Hopefully, I can figure how to get this part to work properly again. If not, I'll just keep driving as it is or buy a new part if it bothers me that much.

kenchan · 02-03-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AWX Z34

Mine just failed and the remedies didn't work so I took the part out and opened it up. I was able to simulate it but, the down fall is my steering wheel will not lock anymore even when its off. Hopefully, I can figure how to get this part to work properly again. If not, I'll just keep driving as it is or buy a new part if it bothers me that much.

that suck. can you post up if you have RevB or RevC?

also if you could let us know how you went about opening the unit and what part of the lock was failing.... was the gear jammed or some relay or something was stuck?, etc. thanks!

Jasonle · 02-03-2012, 12:42 PM

GOT MY CAR BACK! YAY! But they reprogrammed my keys so now its not reading my alarm/remote car starter..have to go get it reprogrammed or something now.

kenchan · 02-03-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

GOT MY CAR BACK! YAY! But they reprogrammed my keys so now its not reading my alarm/remote car starter..have to go get it reprogrammed or something now.

cool!

hope you get your remote starter programmed.

Jasonle · 02-03-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

cool!

hope you get your remote starter programmed.

Thanks! I noticed theres that flashing Red car with the key. Its only there when the car is off..when i turn the car on/driving its gone. Is this something i need to worry about? Or is this a type a theft alarm or something?

kenchan · 02-03-2012, 05:03 PM

hummm... not sure. i would ck the owner's manual. my car's under the cover so kind of a pita to take a look at the moment.

02-01-2012, 08:06 PM	#242 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Yeah, you have to keep your receipts and invoices to prove the work was done. You will then be refunded the cost when there is a recall. That happened to me with my Toyota. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	If these parts are on restricted order, I'd guess Nissan is clamping down to ensure they can address true failures prior to starting a full recall. Probably trying to stockpile the parts from the supplier. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Why would Nissan hold a part back? Money is money right? __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	GOT MY CAR BACK! YAY! But they reprogrammed my keys so now its not reading my alarm/remote car starter..have to go get it reprogrammed or something now. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

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02-01-2012, 07:59 PM	#241 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i think you can get reimbursed, but not 100% sure. make sure to keep the documents when your car is fixed, i guess.

02-01-2012, 09:03 PM	#245 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i'd like to see the faces of GTR owners that will probably get yet another round of recall for the same damn thing...bring back the RevC's, we'll install new RevD's. lol.. i think the best one can do at this point is keep a spare if feasible.

02-03-2012, 01:31 AM	#250 (permalink)
AWX Z34 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Road Posts: 196 Drives: Your lady wild Rep Power: 13	Mine just failed and the remedies didn't work so I took the part out and opened it up. I was able to simulate it but, the down fall is my steering wheel will not lock anymore even when its off. Hopefully, I can figure how to get this part to work properly again. If not, I'll just keep driving as it is or buy a new part if it bothers me that much.

02-03-2012, 05:03 PM	#255 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	hummm... not sure. i would ck the owner's manual. my car's under the cover so kind of a pita to take a look at the moment.