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

kenchan

Cool. Wat build date is your 2010?

TongMan

Manufactured Date is 03/2010

kenchan

thanks, tongman.

the Jan2010 build car that needed the steering lock replaced today unfortunately had no label on the unit... so couldn't tell which revision it was. very odd.

so it is confirmed Mar2010 build and after is using RevC.

Anyone with a factory installed RevC have an earlier build date than Mar2010?
Please post up your build date and full part number on your unit.

should look something like this: 48700-JF00C-A1-01 or 48700-JF00C-B1-01

DWS44

Just checked my 2010 Roadster and was relieved to find RevC. Build date on the car is actually Sept 2009; however, I just recently purchased the car used, so I can't confirm if it was factory installed, or replaced by original owner.

Full Part No: 48700-JF00C-B1-01

kenchan

The latest failure was a Jan2010 build with the same exact pn (revC). I don't mean to scare you since this is the first time hearing about a RevC failing so it could have been an isolated incident but just letting you know.

The replacement in my car is that exact pn you got as well. lol

I suggest keep an eye on the GTR forums to see whether there are repeat failures after recall work.

m4a1mustang

Since Nissan decided to eliminate the steering lock mechanism for the 2012 models (apparently), I wonder if they think/know that ALL of the revisions are affected?

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Beats me, I don't even understand how or why a remote-start unit would cause the engine to shut back off when you tap the brakes in the first place. Maybe he means this is new buggy behavior with the malfunctioning steering lock + remote start?

This whole affair is annoying. Just yet another example of everything in modern society going so overboard on supposed security or safety issues. If car theft is such a huge problem take it out on the car thieves (e.g. shoot them), not on everyone else with all this ******** burden and complexity. Ditto for airbags and people who don't wear seatbelts.

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GaleForce

Remote starts are hooked up to the brake as a safety. So if for some reason you need to kill the engine during the time it's running after being started with the remote starter you can just step on the brake to kill it. They should also have an over-rev, and also be hooked up to a neutral safety switch to make sure it doesn't start while in gear.

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takjak2

Attached is the recall for the same units in the GTR.

Attached Files

NTB10_025-1_GTRlockrecall.pdf (117.8 KB, 79 views)

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MJB

^ Oh no... not good. I have RevC, don't know the pn on it, but it had a date of Sept 09 on the label.

kenchan

thought this was funny...these guys even used my picture (post#13 by KevT)

Car won't start - Steering Lock Failure - nissansportz

370zproject

im over 20k im about to go to the dealer and cry lol

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ZCarMan

I think I may have to just get the newer part and replace my old one before I have this problem. I've contacted Nissan North America and added my two cents to the whole deal and will wait for my standard, "We appreciate your email but we recommend you take your Nissan to your local Nissan Service Department to address any issues". I also confirmed with the dealer I purchased my Z from that they have had one person come in with this problem. He confirmed no TSB is out on this. Great DIY Kenchan, I'll be using it to replace my part.

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ZForce

Cold weather may be a cause to the failures. Has anyone polled failed users what time of the season they failed?

IIRC: the failed Rev C member, had his fail on a day when the temps did not get higher than 40-49 degrees.

Both Z's are 2009 models and both have about 35k miles on them.

My Z: mfg date 01/09
Part # JF00B-B1-01
35k mi

The bros Z": mfg date 10/08
Part # JF00A-B1-01
35k mi

No failure yet, fingers crossed.

kenchan

yep, until there is official word from nissan i think it is wise to replace at least the security screws to regular screws and keep a back up steeringlock in the car. at least that way you can easily replace it with a wrench you'd keep in the car. i have a socket and mini ratchet in the trunk with the factory RevB steering lock which has had no issue thus far (8k miles on the car). my droidx can serve as flashlight. i downloaded an app where it makes the camera flash a flashlight.

the angled nose pliers to remove the security bolts is pretty clumsy to do even in a controlled environment..and would be VERY clumsy to do if out in the field in bad weather.


zforce- i think battery charge level (and age of battery) might have an effect on this. and colder weather impacts cca. 3yrs is about the time when the stock battery starts to degrade under 'normal' use.

'normal' as in battery not hooked up to battery manager when car is not in use for more than a week. we know that this member was out vacationing a week prior... i wonder if his car was placed on a battery manager or one of his kids drove it around while he was out..? might be a good question to ask.

in my case my Z is hooked up to my battery manager when i know she will not be driven for more than a few days. i use the 'battery tender' sold at amazon. they're only like $25 shipped and worth every penny. im still running factory battery from 8yrs ago on my G. cold start at 3F is no issue. i plug in the G every Friday night since i dont use the car over the weekend. my 22 mile round trip commute is not enough to charge the battery to full.