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

370zproject · 02-01-2012, 03:57 PM

im getting the D they "said"

Jasonle · 02-01-2012, 04:18 PM

They told me "D" too! ETA Febuary 17th

Baer383 · 02-01-2012, 05:22 PM

I got one be here next week more good details later

Jasonle · 02-01-2012, 05:33 PM

The dealer called me and told me the car is not locking or unlocking with the fob key anymore. Does anyone know if the car battery is dead will the fob key not work either? When I got there to see what he was talking about..the yellow key light and red flashing light was gone...in my head i was thinking the battery must be dead thats why the fob keys are not responding?

ChrisSlicks · 02-01-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

The dealer called me and told me the car is not locking or unlocking with the fob key anymore. Does anyone know if the car battery is dead will the fob key not work either? When I got there to see what he was talking about..the yellow key light and red flashing light was gone...in my head i was thinking the battery must be dead thats why the fob keys are not responding?

If the car battery is completely dead you will not be able to lock/unlock at all with remote fob or door buttons (no power to lock motors or ECU) and can only use the key. If the fob battery is dead you will have the same result except that you can lock/unlock using the door switch once inside.

The Dimer · 02-01-2012, 07:57 PM

Just waiting to on the part to get to the dealership. Took them 3 days to figure out it was the steering lock after I told them about it when it went in.

Now a question came up in a conversation between a friend and I. If you replace a part and then there is a recall on that part, do you get reimbursed or do you get screwed out of your money?

kenchan · 02-01-2012, 07:59 PM

i think you can get reimbursed, but not 100% sure. make sure to keep the documents when your car is fixed, i guess.

happytheman · 02-01-2012, 08:06 PM

Yeah, you have to keep your receipts and invoices to prove the work was done. You will then be refunded the cost when there is a recall. That happened to me with my Toyota.

spearfish25 · 02-01-2012, 08:45 PM

If these parts are on restricted order, I'd guess Nissan is clamping down to ensure they can address true failures prior to starting a full recall. Probably trying to stockpile the parts from the supplier.

GaleForce · 02-01-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

If these parts are on restricted order, I'd guess Nissan is clamping down to ensure they can address true failures prior to starting a full recall. Probably trying to stockpile the parts from the supplier.

We just posted at the same time. ^^ this makes total sense.

GaleForce · 02-01-2012, 09:03 PM

Why would Nissan hold a part back? Money is money right?

kenchan · 02-01-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Why would Nissan hold a part back? Money is money right?

i think it has to do with availability of parts. they are on allocation for the immediately needed customers.

GaleForce · 02-01-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think it has to do with availability of parts. they are on allocation for the immediately needed customers.

Hopefully, we have a bunch of members on this site alone that are waiting for the new part.

370zproject · 02-02-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Hopefully, we have a bunch of members on this site alone that are waiting for the new part.

kenchan · 02-01-2012, 09:03 PM

i'd like to see the faces of GTR owners that will probably get yet another round of recall for the same damn thing...bring back the RevC's, we'll install new RevD's. lol..

i think the best one can do at this point is keep a spare if feasible.

02-01-2012, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 27	They told me "D" too! ETA Febuary 17th __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

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02-01-2012, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 27	The dealer called me and told me the car is not locking or unlocking with the fob key anymore. Does anyone know if the car battery is dead will the fob key not work either? When I got there to see what he was talking about..the yellow key light and red flashing light was gone...in my head i was thinking the battery must be dead thats why the fob keys are not responding? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-01-2012, 08:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1824	Yeah, you have to keep your receipts and invoices to prove the work was done. You will then be refunded the cost when there is a recall. That happened to me with my Toyota. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-01-2012, 07:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 17	Just waiting to on the part to get to the dealership. Took them 3 days to figure out it was the steering lock after I told them about it when it went in. Now a question came up in a conversation between a friend and I. If you replace a part and then there is a recall on that part, do you get reimbursed or do you get screwed out of your money?

02-01-2012, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i think you can get reimbursed, but not 100% sure. make sure to keep the documents when your car is fixed, i guess.

02-01-2012, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	If these parts are on restricted order, I'd guess Nissan is clamping down to ensure they can address true failures prior to starting a full recall. Probably trying to stockpile the parts from the supplier. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-01-2012, 09:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	Why would Nissan hold a part back? Money is money right? __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

02-01-2012, 09:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i'd like to see the faces of GTR owners that will probably get yet another round of recall for the same damn thing...bring back the RevC's, we'll install new RevD's. lol.. i think the best one can do at this point is keep a spare if feasible.

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