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

KORRUPT · 03-29-2012, 04:11 PM

Update. I just went outside and plugged in the steering lock. I let it hang and didn't bolt it in, just held it there. When I hit the start button the key light was on however it went away as soon as the car started. Started first shot.

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

So do we know for sure that the only down sides to this are. 1) no steering lock and, 2) the light stays on but you can still start and drive the car.

GaleForce · 03-29-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KORRUPT

Update. I just went outside and plugged in the steering lock. I let it hang and didn't bolt it in, just held it there. When I hit the start button the key light was on however it went away as soon as the car started. Started first shot.

Sounds right. The manual states that the key light will show for 2 seconds during the starting phase, then turn off. Sounds like you fixed it up reall good like.

Rep cause you kickass

azn370z · 03-29-2012, 04:18 PM

Maybe you can create a new separate thread diy for this? I'm curious about doing this mod.

GaleForce · 03-29-2012, 04:22 PM

Maybe Mr.Kenchan can add or edit the original post with the procedure/pictures and recognition to Korrupt for his hard work.

azn370z · 03-29-2012, 04:27 PM

So is the only real mod taping that thing inside with tape?

KORRUPT · 03-29-2012, 04:30 PM

Pretty much just that and either removing the lock piece or taping it down so you can turn the steering wheel.

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Originally Posted by azn370z

So is the only real mod taping that thing inside with tape?

KORRUPT · 03-29-2012, 04:28 PM

Sounds good. The fix was from AWX Z34, I just followed his instructions and added the pics. Feel free to use them any way you like.

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Maybe Mr.Kenchan can add or edit the original post with the procedure/pictures and recognition to Korrupt for his hard work.

kenchan · 03-29-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KORRUPT

Sounds good. The fix was from AWX Z34, I just followed his instructions and added the pics. Feel free to use them any way you like.

thanks, KORRUPT!

AWX Z34 · 03-29-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KORRUPT

Sounds good. The fix was from AWX Z34, I just followed his instructions and added the pics. Feel free to use them any way you like.

I'm glad everything worked out for you korrupt.

Thanks for the recognition and I hope this helped out a lot of the forum members.

I just didn't have the time to take it apart again and take photos...sorry guys!

kenchan · 03-29-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AWX Z34

I'm glad everything worked out for you korrupt.

Thanks for the recognition and I hope this helped out a lot of the forum members.

I just didn't have the time to take it apart again and take photos...sorry guys!

your help is recognized!

thanks again.

also thanks for everyone contributing to our thread!

kenchan · 03-29-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Maybe Mr.Kenchan can add or edit the original post with the procedure/pictures and recognition to Korrupt for his hard work.

i put a special thanks earlier today for KORRUPT in the DIY.

the picts are his so i couldn't just copy them into my albums page and link them like those losers out there in UK that stole my picts for their forum and gave me no credit for making the DIY.

GaleForce · 03-29-2012, 05:08 PM

It's a very good, and informative thread, thanks to some awesome forum members!

Super Red Z · 03-29-2012, 05:27 PM

Good DIY Information.

AlphaSnacks · 03-29-2012, 07:02 PM

I figured simply removing or bypassing the mechanism would have no ill affect on the car.

kenchan · 03-30-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

I figured simply removing or bypassing the mechanism would have no ill affect on the car.

Yah, that wont work.

03-29-2012, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 491	Maybe you can create a new separate thread diy for this? I'm curious about doing this mod. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts Last edited by azn370z; 03-29-2012 at 04:25 PM.

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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: 51866	Maybe Mr.Kenchan can add or edit the original post with the procedure/pictures and recognition to Korrupt for his hard work. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-29-2012, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 491	So is the only real mod taping that thing inside with tape? __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

03-29-2012, 05:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	It's a very good, and informative thread, thanks to some awesome forum members! __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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Super Red Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bangkok to LA Posts: 477 Drives: 09 370Z red Nav Rep Power: 16	Good DIY Information. __________________ FI SS 12" resenator / ERZ HFCs / Swifts / K&N / rear Fog light / 20" VENACI WHEELS / Ichiba v2 / Sibon GT-R CF hood

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AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 20	I figured simply removing or bypassing the mechanism would have no ill affect on the car.

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