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

KORRUPT · 03-28-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by axio

Thanks for the pics! Finally we see what the inside looks like. I have a few questions.

1) the tabs in pictures 1 and 2, you're basically just grinding the metal off? Could you use an angle grinder with a grinding wheel to get this done, or would you advise on a standard Dremel cutting wheel?

2) in the second to last pic, you have the two posts held down by the metal piece. What is the purpose of this and are there any side effects, such as no longer having the ability to lock the wheel?

1) For the tabs I simply used a dremel with a drill bit, you feel when the bit get through and then you stop. There is a bit of space behind the tabs so that you wont go into the main case.

2) When you try to start the car the motor turns the plastic gear which then moves a shaft up to connect the two tabs so that you can start the car. This metal plate bypasses that faulty mechanism.

From what I was told if you repair it this way the key light will be on and you wont have a lock on the wheel BUT you will be able to get the car started at least and that's all I was after.

AWX Z34 · 03-28-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KORRUPT

that's all I was after.

Beats paying 5 - 6 bills

kenchan · 03-29-2012, 03:10 PM

KORRUPT- thanks for sharing the picts!

id recommend you use thick zip ties for that instead of tape.

man, look at that pos mabuchi 280 or some crap motor in there! lol

KORRUPT · 03-29-2012, 03:45 PM

This forum has helped me a bunch of times. I figured this may help someone else out. I think my toothbrush has a better motor. Good idea about the zip ties too, gotta grab some of those.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

KORRUPT- thanks for sharing the picts!

id recommend you use thick zip ties for that instead of tape.

man, look at that pos mabuchi 280 or some crap motor in there! lol

KaienZ34 · 03-29-2012, 03:56 PM

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.

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, 04:28 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.

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?

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.

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!

GaleForce · 03-29-2012, 05:08 PM

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

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	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

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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	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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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	KORRUPT- thanks for sharing the picts! id recommend you use thick zip ties for that instead of tape. man, look at that pos mabuchi 280 or some crap motor in there! lol

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