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

kenchan · 03-08-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

I ordered my new steering lock unit on the 5th from Courtesy and it arrived this afternoon. It'll be going on this weekend. I received the D version as requested. Thanks for the DIY on this!

cool!

np.

this is the kind of post i like to see.

370Z JT · 03-10-2012, 01:54 PM

Contemplating on buying the D version also. Only have 14,000 miles on the odometer though.

ZMan8 · 03-10-2012, 02:00 PM

so is D version a sure bet?

kevr6 · 03-10-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

so is D version a sure bet?

So far no problems with the "D" version. It's a pinch louder then the original one though.

GaleForce · 03-10-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

so is D version a sure bet?

Not entirely a sure bet yet. They are probably too new to show the problem, however Nissan was replacing the GTR's steering lock with Rev D for the recall. So they should be good to go.

No recall for the 370z yet.

symple84 · 03-10-2012, 05:22 PM

I fell victim of the steering lock problem, car was towed to the dealer....

MJB · 03-10-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by symple84

I fell victim of the steering lock problem, car was towed to the dealer....

Wow, a 2011 huh? So I'm assuming you must have either C or D. Anyway you can check the number on the lock?

symple84 · 03-10-2012, 05:31 PM

I already left the car but I will know more tomm, whats weird is that I was getting my audio installed at a dealer but the steering wheel is locked and non of the key fobs will unlock it.

ZCarMan · 03-13-2012, 05:47 PM

My D version of the steering lock unit is now installed and working fine. I have retained the original as it was still working as a backup.

370zproject · 03-13-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

My D version of the steering lock unit is now installed and working fine. I have retained the original as it was still working as a backup.

Ron · 03-19-2012, 05:08 PM

Bumping this thread because my "key" light just went on. I parked the car, did not turn the wheel to prevent it from locking, pressed the start button and engine started. I don't wanna lock the wheel because I'm afraid car wont start lol.

Does the light usually come on before the system fails or does it just goes out of the blue?

kevr6 · 03-19-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Bumping this thread because my "key" light just went on. I parked the car, did not turn the wheel to prevent it from locking, pressed the start button and engine started. I don't wanna lock the wheel because I'm afraid car wont start lol.

Does the light usually come on before the system fails or does it just goes out of the blue?

It doesn't matter if your wheel is locked or not! Mine wasn't locked when it happened to me. The key warning was on in the dash for 24 hours also and then no start!!

GaleForce · 03-19-2012, 07:20 PM

I would be surprised if your lock has failed. No reported cases of 2011's yet, you might be the first. Have you looked under the dash to see what lock revision you have?

Ron · 03-19-2012, 08:00 PM

Crap. I'm on a meeting now but as soon as I get out I'll check on what revision I have.

Ron · 03-19-2012, 08:36 PM

Car started, light is still on. I have rev C.

03-10-2012, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 380	Contemplating on buying the D version also. Only have 14,000 miles on the odometer though. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

03-10-2012, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 660	so is D version a sure bet? __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-13-2012, 05:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 27	My D version of the steering lock unit is now installed and working fine. I have retained the original as it was still working as a backup. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

03-19-2012, 05:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 23	Bumping this thread because my "key" light just went on. I parked the car, did not turn the wheel to prevent it from locking, pressed the start button and engine started. I don't wanna lock the wheel because I'm afraid car wont start lol. Does the light usually come on before the system fails or does it just goes out of the blue? __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

03-19-2012, 07:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	I would be surprised if your lock has failed. No reported cases of 2011's yet, you might be the first. Have you looked under the dash to see what lock revision you have? __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-10-2012, 05:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
symple84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 451 Drives: 11 PW 370Z Rep Power: 16	I fell victim of the steering lock problem, car was towed to the dealer....

03-10-2012, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
symple84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 451 Drives: 11 PW 370Z Rep Power: 16	I already left the car but I will know more tomm, whats weird is that I was getting my audio installed at a dealer but the steering wheel is locked and non of the key fobs will unlock it.

03-19-2012, 08:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 23	Crap. I'm on a meeting now but as soon as I get out I'll check on what revision I have. __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

03-19-2012, 08:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 23	Car started, light is still on. I have rev C. __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

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