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

kenchan

mr.zforce-

fritz

Kenchan wrote:
yah, after you get the failed lock working, put the car in ACC and either cut the brown wire or pull the fuse. that is your permanent solution per other members.

There's my other thread(s) brought up very recently about how to deal with this lock ---
without fitting the lock...simple really.....and ... done since a year ago.
The lock itself is a minefield best kept away from the car (!) if only 'cos it's heavy.
Example: The gear has three ramps, 2 external plus the obvious one....and the "fail safe" lock has to be removed/junked....and the cush spring is just that and not a part of the in/out locking element.
......And...it's all so boring....but the plastic gear can/may distort along with its gear teeth...not good for health of driver....and it can even be fitted (and work) up-side-down!
None of that should ever go into an operational lock....without proper R&D know-how.
.........
That was all for fixing an operational lock: please don't do it...use the circuit board alone

To dismantle (in an organised manner) test and reassemble correctly took me 2 pages of careful writing.........available to any-body with my same tiresome demands...for the safety of all...and my integrity....and this site's integrity!
You confirm:
1. Chassis number of the car
2. Name of owner/modifier of the lock
3. An e-mail address and true name exchange (mine too)
4. Written promise of complete confidentiality
5. Written acceptance of responsibility.
6. Owner/modifier phone number.
7. The data is not for publishing.
8. Follow up to say it works...or not!

I did that a long time ago and the offer is still open. It is "up to you". Preferably start with a complete lock to complete the job tidily....and you do not need a Dremmel....but do need a small drill/tap and saw.

It costs nothing. other than a few dollars for parts, maybe, at a local electronics store.

And---in any case a SAFE "lock" will be away from the column, or not contain the motor: if it does, the cover must be bolted in place (no tape!) as the motor torque will lift the cover and destroy the plastic gear........etc...and give you an excuse for a crash, apart from your own ill-assembly.

Fritz

Meanwhile, did you contact the NTHSA?...if not...please do. There's insufficient numbers on their plate to do anything...I guess...as the potential for grief is there....and Nissan did it for the GTRs....an admission of guilt surely.

Nismo_Q

MY SLU, JF00B, failed yesterday and is out of warranty. Called dealer for the part JF00D and they said Nissan replaced that one with a new D8700-JF00D. I've search this forum and no instances has been found.

I wonder if this part is just the same as the 48700-JF00D. Anyone else used this part?

TenaciousZ

Im stuck.... The yellow key light is on and the car won't start.

I tried moving the wheel up and down (hard) and no luck.

Got a hammer and tapped on the lock itself, most likely harder than I should have and still nothing.

Took the ground wire off the battery for a few mins and that didn't help.

To add to the fun, the driver side window went down a little every time I opened it but not back up when closed, in the end leaving the window half way down.

Any ideas for how I can get it unlocked and to the dealership???????
It is under warrenty but they don't cover towing and its in a parking garage so towing would be a *****

Please help!!

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Nismo_Q

Check your auto insurance to see if they cover roadside assistance. If no, find a buddy with AAA card.

SouthArk370Z

Googling "D8700-JF00" turns up nothing to do with SLUs. My guess is that either the first character was copied wrong or 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D, ... .

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Nismo_Q

Just orderd the last one from this site, shipped same day from Oklahoma. Probably is same as 48700-JF00D.

http://www.group1autoparts.com/item....PARTS&weight=1

It's odd that I found a few sites that has both item numbers listed. Will report back when I receive actual unit.

SouthArk370Z

Not sure why Google didn't pick that up.

The description at your link says "Genuine Nissan 370Z Upgraded Steering Lock Set" (my emphasis). Maybe there is a difference.

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kenchan

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-w...ml#post2202876

elijahd94

Dealer just called me this morning and said a service bulletin just crossed his desk saying the part has been recalled and I will owe nothing. My steering lock went out last week with 58000 miles on the car and was told it would be 985 plus tax. This is great news that the part was recalled saving me some serious cash!!

ZForce

Great news ! Is it posted up somewhere on the RECALL ? As I would like to recoup my $50 deductable on my extended warranty.

SouthArk370Z

I haven't seen an official announcement yet, but others are reporting that dealers are already taking care of it. Contact your dealer with your VIN. http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-w...ml#post2203773

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OldGuy

I contacted my dealer during warrenty but pulled the fuse myself. I'm now out of warrenty. Since I contacted him during warrenty period, do you think Nissant will replace my part under the recall?

SouthArk370Z

I haven't seen the official announcement yet, but they usually go by VIN; warranty status shouldn't be a factor. Your '09 should be covered.

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ZForce

Thanks for the link to the thread. Props