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

Ron · 03-23-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Of course the light is still on. In the owners manual it states, if the light is on, take the car to the dealership immediately for repair. It doesn't say drive the car home, change the batteries and watch the light turn off. They must be thinking of the other key light. Damn service advisors.

Any updates Ron?

I called the guy and got VM of course, so I left him a msg letting him know that to no surprise the fvcking light was still on. I did not hear back from him so I drove back to the dealer and told him that the light was still on. He took both of the keys and came back 1hr later. Light was off, he took it for a drive and light remained off... I go back home and right as I pull in..the light comes on...

Waiting until 9 before calling him again.

GaleForce · 03-23-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron

I called the guy and got VM of course, so I left him a msg letting him know that to no surprise the fvcking light was still on. I did not hear back from him so I drove back to the dealer and told him that the light was still on. He took both of the keys and came back 1hr later. Light was off, he took it for a drive and light remained off... I go back home and right as I pull in..the light comes on...

Waiting until 9 before calling him again.

At least you can drive it.

KaienZ34 · 03-21-2012, 02:31 PM

09 7,600 or so, had it since new. I haven't had a problem (knock on wood) but my warranty is up at the end of the month.

KaienZ34 · 03-21-2012, 06:26 PM

I don't know if i should buy the extended warranty mine is up this month?

flashburn · 03-22-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I don't know if i should buy the extended warranty mine is up this month?

Just remember, even if you do get the warranty, and your steering-lock fails, you're still going to have to deal with the hassle of having it towed to the dealer, and then having to wait for the part to come in.

kenchan · 03-21-2012, 09:09 PM

im glad folks are taking necessary action and being prepared.

im glad i made this thread.

KaienZ34 · 03-22-2012, 08:49 AM

Very true

GaleForce · 03-22-2012, 11:17 AM

I'm sure buying the part and installing it yourself will be much cheaper than the extended warranty. Especially if the extended warranty has a deductible.

ZMan8 · 03-22-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I'm sure buying the part and installing it yourself will be much cheaper than the extended warranty. Especially if the extended warranty has a deductible.

KaienZ34 · 03-22-2012, 01:43 PM

Not sure on the deductible, but the nissan extended warranty is $1,7xx.

flashburn · 03-22-2012, 05:19 PM

Not worth it. Never buy ANY extended warranties, and in the end you'll make out ahead.

Ron · 03-23-2012, 08:34 AM

don't jinx it! haha

kenchan · 03-23-2012, 12:54 PM

tino- sorry to hear about your problem.

just a FYI, the steering-lock replacement does not require any reset procedure. all i did was take the old unit off, plugged in the new unit... walla. perhaps something went south on your IPDM too.

370zproject · 03-23-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

tino- sorry to hear about your problem.

just a FYI, the steering-lock replacement does not require any reset procedure. all i did was take the old unit off, plugged in the new unit... walla. perhaps something went south on your IPDM too.

Tino2fasT · 03-24-2012, 02:21 AM

Ok, Today (Friday) I take the car to Universal Nissan at 9:00 am and tell the Service Manager the story about what the Assistant Service Manager at Power Nissan says caused the problem ---> (Universal Nissan's work). So Universals Service Manager calls the Assistant Service Manager at Power and they talk this out.. it turns out that the Power Nissan Assistant Service Manager tells the Universal Service Manager that he "ASSUMED" that the Universal work is what is causing the problem (and keep in mind that he told ME, that they ran tests and got "codes" indicating that the Universal dealerships work is what caused the problem...) So at this point Universal just started from square one to find out whats going on. Then, they tell me at Universal, that the steering wheel, (even though the NEW steering lock was replaced at Power Nissan) was still not actually performing the "Lock" function...... It turns out that now they want to order a new BCM and go from there.

They gave me a loaner (a new Altima coupe) and will be in touch with me tomorrow. The good thing is that I have the 6 year, 75,000 mile warranty which covers the work, the loaner car, the towing and all, so, i havent had to pay a single cent so far.

As usual, i will keep the forum updated as this goes along. And if i get more delays tomorrow, i'm thinking about seeing what the next higher point in the Nissan "Chain of Command" is... it will be a week come Monday that the car has been seen by Nissan "Certified Technicians" and I'm starting to feel like no one knows what is going on with my car... but its only been at Universal for one day, so I will give them the time they need to see if they can find the problem.

03-21-2012, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 179	09 7,600 or so, had it since new. I haven't had a problem (knock on wood) but my warranty is up at the end of the month. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-21-2012, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 179	I don't know if i should buy the extended warranty mine is up this month? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-22-2012, 08:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 179	Very true __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-22-2012, 11:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	I'm sure buying the part and installing it yourself will be much cheaper than the extended warranty. Especially if the extended warranty has a deductible. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-22-2012, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 179	Not sure on the deductible, but the nissan extended warranty is $1,7xx. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-21-2012, 09:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	im glad folks are taking necessary action and being prepared. im glad i made this thread.

03-22-2012, 05:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 20	Not worth it. Never buy ANY extended warranties, and in the end you'll make out ahead. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

03-23-2012, 08:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 23	don't jinx it! haha __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

03-23-2012, 12:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	tino- sorry to hear about your problem. just a FYI, the steering-lock replacement does not require any reset procedure. all i did was take the old unit off, plugged in the new unit... walla. perhaps something went south on your IPDM too.

03-24-2012, 02:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tino2fasT Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rllg Hlls Estates, Ca. Posts: 36 Drives: '09 370Z Spt Pkg 7AT Rep Power: 17	Fridays Update.... Ok, Today (Friday) I take the car to Universal Nissan at 9:00 am and tell the Service Manager the story about what the Assistant Service Manager at Power Nissan says caused the problem ---> (Universal Nissan's work). So Universals Service Manager calls the Assistant Service Manager at Power and they talk this out.. it turns out that the Power Nissan Assistant Service Manager tells the Universal Service Manager that he "ASSUMED" that the Universal work is what is causing the problem (and keep in mind that he told ME, that they ran tests and got "codes" indicating that the Universal dealerships work is what caused the problem...) So at this point Universal just started from square one to find out whats going on. Then, they tell me at Universal, that the steering wheel, (even though the NEW steering lock was replaced at Power Nissan) was still not actually performing the "Lock" function...... It turns out that now they want to order a new BCM and go from there. They gave me a loaner (a new Altima coupe) and will be in touch with me tomorrow. The good thing is that I have the 6 year, 75,000 mile warranty which covers the work, the loaner car, the towing and all, so, i havent had to pay a single cent so far. As usual, i will keep the forum updated as this goes along. And if i get more delays tomorrow, i'm thinking about seeing what the next higher point in the Nissan "Chain of Command" is... it will be a week come Monday that the car has been seen by Nissan "Certified Technicians" and I'm starting to feel like no one knows what is going on with my car... but its only been at Universal for one day, so I will give them the time they need to see if they can find the problem. __________________ 370Z SP 7AT

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