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

370zproject · 01-23-2012, 09:53 PM

no one time that worked now it goes on and off by it self only a matter of time till it shorts

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

no one time that worked now it goes on and off by it self only a matter of time till it shorts

yah, at least you know wat to do if it fails.

370zproject · 01-23-2012, 09:57 PM

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yah, at least you know wat to do if it fails.

cry?

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

cry?

no, just replace the damn thing.

370zproject · 01-23-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

no, just replace the damn thing.

if i had a spare 500 XD i would

370Z JT · 01-23-2012, 11:43 PM

Man. I hope a recall happens soon.

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Man. I hope a recall happens soon.

ChrisSlicks · 01-24-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Man. I hope a recall happens soon.

I don't believe Nissan isn't going to do one voluntarily, they are too cheap. Even at cost value it is going to cost them $400-$500 a car times 10,000 cars for just the 09's. That's $4M-$5M! Compare that to 1500 2009 GT-R's which had a much higher margin to start with.

m4a1mustang · 01-24-2012, 08:23 AM

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I don't believe Nissan isn't going to do one voluntarily, they are too cheap. Even at cost value it is going to cost them $400-$500 a car times 10,000 cars for just the 09's. That's $4M-$5M! Compare that to 1500 2009 GT-R's which had a much higher margin to start with.

They'll only issue a recall when the cost-benefit shows that $4-5m or so in replacement parts is cheaper than damage to the brand name if the media campaign is successful.

wstar · 01-24-2012, 08:55 AM

They could at least release a TSB saying "Hey this commonly fails due to a defect, check it first in these cases and replace for free if car is under warranty".

tjlazer · 01-24-2012, 10:28 AM

So whats the deal on those new security screws that break off? Are they for anti theft or something? How do you remove it when the hex head is broken off?

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 10:38 AM

You do realize this is a DIY thread.

check first page.

370zproject · 01-24-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

You do realize this is a DIY thread.

check first page.

tjlazer · 01-24-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

You do realize this is a DIY thread.

check first page.

Well thats where I saw this mentioned. And I saw you did not use them. Just wanted to understand what they are for and how to remove them when the hex head is broken off. Needle nose pliers?

wstar · 01-24-2012, 12:49 PM

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Well thats where I saw this mentioned. And I saw you did not use them. Just wanted to understand what they are for and how to remove them when the hex head is broken off. Needle nose pliers?

Well, the basic idea is if a thief could quickly remove the steering lock unit from the car, it would be easier to steal (not that I buy into the necessity given the other security features). The factory security screws are supposed to be difficult to remove because you can't get at the heads of them with common tools (but they didn't really make it *that* difficult). The replacement screws have to be something you can install on your own, so they need heads that work with regular tools, so the fix to make them secure after installation is to make the heads break off so that you'd have to remove them the second time with a drill. Again, lovely

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