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Originally Posted by Speedguy07 So i tapped my steering lock car works now no way to explain to the dealer that its not working if i cant prove it. Should

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Old 12-27-2012, 08:13 AM   #1 (permalink)
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So i tapped my steering lock car works now no way to explain to the dealer that its not working if i cant prove it. Should i just order the new revision since i have an 09 with 37k miles and its probably not covered under warranty?Also how long does the tapping fix last anyone test that lol.
Pull the fuse or cut the brown wire with the lock in the unlock position and be done with it ,money out of pocket
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Pull the fuse or cut the brown wire with the lock in the unlock position and be done with it ,money out of pocket
I just read your fix thread thanks i think you just saved me 500 bucks and alot of headache lol i havnt drove my Z for a week!
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