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

Baer383

If we put 10 or 15 grand in it and overnight parts from Japan then maybe my steering lock will work.

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2013 ZL1

754 rwhp 747 rwtq

kenchan

370zproject

any tsb yet?

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Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

GaleForce

Nothing yet...

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kenchan

winter hibernation will be over soon... i suggest you get a spare, replace the 2 screws to regular metric hex head screws so that you can swap out in the field using a simple wrench. unless ofcourse, getting towed and such is a non issue. eitherway is fine, your choice.

KaienZ34

No way to delete it and trick the ecu into thinking the lock is there and working as of yet correct ?

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kenchan

we do not know yet as it appears it sends constant signal to the BCM at a certain programmed frequency. i would assume a relay could simulate the open/closed position inside the lock but there's still a PCB in there from what i read. in that case one would need to still remove the unit, open it up and replace the motor with a relay...but who knows how well that's going to last either.

by the time someone makes a full bypass module i think it's going to be like over $250 and loose steering lock feature. be cheaper to just get the oem lock and keep it in the trunk. sell it when you sell the car, kinda.

or just wait out and hope for a recall.

AlphaSnacks

What happens if you pulled the unit while the car is either running or in ACC mode (basically when the column is unlocked)? With the steering lock out, the solenoid won't engage the column and maybe it'll remain unlocked? Unless the unit is always required to be installed as the BCM will not allow the car to be started without it?

Just spitballing, really.

These threads have me nervous. I need to check the build date of my 2010.

GaleForce

I doubt a recall will happen. Almost all early 370z's have already been repaired at the owner's expense. lol

Ok, some were fixed under warranty. lol

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370zproject

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Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

AlphaSnacks

I have a "C" unit. Build date of the car is 6/10. Built date of the unit is Feb 16th 2010. :\

Was able to stick my phone behind the OBDII port and snap away random pics until I finally got a clear one of all the details - my garage is too damn narrow for me to open the door all the way and crawl under. So there's some friendly advice for those in my situation.

Baer383

My build date was 6/10 and it works fine but I replaced it with a "D" anyway and kept the "C" as insurance.

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2013 ZL1

754 rwhp 747 rwtq

AlphaSnacks

Do you have a build date of the part itself? How many miles did you drive with the C?

tjlazer

I wonder is the reason Nissan is not doing the recall is because a lot of the cars are/were under warrantee this whole time? Do they usually issue recalls when the car is out of warrantee? I know for the GTR they did it early on but thats probably because its their flagship and top of the line car. I wonder if we will see a recall in the next year or so. I still have 1 year left on mine, and am at 24,000 miles. I have the Rev B module.

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2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

AlphaSnacks

It doesn't matter about warranty or not. Recalls are free regardless and mandatory to perform.