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

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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FL 4Motion

/\ that was my first thought as well, followed by how can the rest of us upgrade to whatever system the '12s are using.

Red__Zed

will be curious to see. I'd imagine there aren't many of the later revs that have hit anywhere near the mileage of the early revs that are failing

GaleForce

Good point. However I would think Nissan must know the newer models are fixed/better since they are using them as replacement units for the GTR recalls. Well we can hope...

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m4a1mustang

Also true.

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Baer383

Mileage wouldn't have anything to do with it,it would be how much usage the steering lock sees.
A guy who drives his car 5 miles round trip everyday is using the lock as much as a guy who drives 100 miles rounds trip,so mileage doesn't come into play here.

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m4a1mustang

But I'd be willing to wager that the car with more mileage has seen more on and offs than one with lower mileage.

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Red__Zed

Unfortunately, cars don't track starts, so mileage is all we have to go on.


Considering mileage and starts are correlated when you look at the big picture of car drivers, it's really not accurate to say it doesn't have anything to do with it.

kenchan

it's hard to say, it could be completely cost driven. if there are some new cheaper and reliable way to do the same thing, regardless of previous failures, manufacturers will implement the change.

i am sure part of nissan is completely aware of the problem though...

GaleForce

Yeah, the sudden spike of solenoid sales might have helped highlight the situation.

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