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

lww · 12-27-2011, 07:53 PM

10/08 build date. I have JF00A... Yup, mine's dead. New one ordered from CourtesyParts...

And since I tried the "disconnect the battery" to try and reset it the calibration on my windows is hosed so now every time I open the door my window goes down another inch and won't go back up...

Not good as we're expecting rain...

Anyone know how to put the window back up when you get no power from the ignition?

kenchan · 12-28-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB

2009 Nismo here, with a build date of July 09 I believe. Just checked the part number, looks like I have "JF00C". I'm assuming the previous owner ran into this problem and had it replaced. So does anyone know if it has been confirmed that JF00A and JF00B are the only mechanisms that have failed? Has any "C" or "D" versions failed?

Until nissan officially announces I don't know for sure but from the GTR forums they were using RevC to fix the issue. I'm scratching my head why there are 2 versions within RevC and why my RevB looks like RevC. There might be 2 manufacturers...but I'm ready to replace mine in the field if necessary.

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

This thread made me go out and look and unfortantly I have the B.

Now I dont know if I should replace it or just wait for it to fail and then shell out the money. But thanks for the DIY it makes it easier to know where to kick the %%%% out of when it does fail LOL.

Haha, np. Yah just tap the thing from underneath I guess with a small hammer. Lol

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Originally Posted by lww

10/08 build date. I have JF00A... Yup, mine's dead. New one ordered from CourtesyParts...

And since I tried the "disconnect the battery" to try and reset it the calibration on my windows is hosed so now every time I open the door my window goes down another inch and won't go back up...

Not good as we're expecting rain...

Anyone know how to put the window back up when you get no power from the ignition?

Sucks. Hope you get your part soon. As mentioned above try even tapping the unit if you have access to a hammer and flashlight. Worst case cover the car..

370zproject · 12-31-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

sounds good, but that's the problem with this steering lock. it seems to be intermittent.. but if it happened to you once, it will probably happen again.

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like today XD

kenchan · 01-04-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

like today XD

you get your car checked out?

370zproject · 01-08-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you get your car checked out?

i touched the lock and it fixed itself for now

kenchan · 01-08-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

i touched the lock and it fixed itself for now

lol... such a piece of crap our steering locks.

Baer383 · 01-08-2012, 05:23 PM

Just checked mine it's working fine

Year 2010
Build date 6/10
Part # 48700-JF00C-B1-01

Repped Ken

12-27-2011, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
lww Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Posts: 69 Drives: '09 Red Sport 6MT+ Rep Power: 16	10/08 build date. I have JF00A... Yup, mine's dead. New one ordered from CourtesyParts... And since I tried the "disconnect the battery" to try and reset it the calibration on my windows is hosed so now every time I open the door my window goes down another inch and won't go back up... Not good as we're expecting rain... Anyone know how to put the window back up when you get no power from the ignition? __________________ Must resist... Last edited by lww; 12-27-2011 at 08:11 PM.

01-08-2012, 05:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Just checked mine it's working fine Year 2010 Build date 6/10 Part # 48700-JF00C-B1-01 Repped Ken __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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