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

molamann · 01-04-2013, 11:24 PM

Am I screwed having to buy another steering column lock if my steering wheel is locked and my ingition switched stuck at "locked"?

Baer383 · 01-04-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Am I screwed having to buy another steering column lock if my steering wheel is locked and my ingition switched stuck at "locked"?

Yes , but I would try banging on it with a hammer and turning the key on.

molamann · 01-05-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Yes , but I would try banging on it with a hammer and turning the key on.

While it is still installed? If it does work, should I remove the fuse right away? Thanks.

34ST · 01-08-2013, 06:33 PM

Which (where?) fuse should I remove?

Stosh Rickles · 01-14-2013, 07:55 PM

I've spent 4 hours today reading about this topic, and maybe I'm just getting dizzy, but I don't think anyone yet has provided a DIY for removing a locked SLU. Everyone says you have to take it to the dealer if you can't get it to unlock.

That's where I'm still confused: obviously the dealer does "something" to swap out the locked part with the new SLU. What is that "something", and why can't we do it?

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Originally Posted by molamann

Am I screwed having to buy another steering column lock if my steering wheel is locked and my ingition switched stuck at "locked"?

SouthArk370Z · 01-14-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Stosh Rickles

I've spent 4 hours today reading about this topic, and maybe I'm just getting dizzy, but I don't think anyone yet has provided a DIY for removing a locked SLU. Everyone says you have to take it to the dealer if you can't get it to unlock.

That's where I'm still confused: obviously the dealer does "something" to swap out the locked part with the new SLU. What is that "something", and why can't we do it?

The procedure is the same for physically removing the SLU whether it has the steering wheel locked or not.
If you can't get the SLU to unlock/make switches AND you can't replace the SLU yourself, then you have to take it to a dealer/mechanic.

Stosh Rickles · 01-14-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

The procedure is the same for physically removing the SLU whether it has the steering wheel locked or not.
If you can't get the SLU to unlock/make switches AND you can't replace the SLU yourself, then you have to take it to a dealer/mechanic.

Ah, so I was getting dizzy indeed... you can remove the SLU even if it's locked. Thanks SouthArk

Kamus · 01-19-2013, 06:53 PM

My SLU is unlocked, i can move the steering wheel.
What i need to know is, just how do i get my car to start? i removed the fuse hoping it would start, but no go.. then after i removed the fuse i unplugged the battery for a few minutes and still nothing.
So, i don't want to shell out 500 dollars for something that's gonna break down again anyway, and the steering wheel can be moved freely. What do i do to get the Z to start?

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molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	Am I screwed having to buy another steering column lock if my steering wheel is locked and my ingition switched stuck at "locked"?

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34ST Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Posts: 49 Drives: 370Z 6M Rep Power: 13	Which (where?) fuse should I remove?

01-19-2013, 06:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kamus Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: El Paso Posts: 29 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	My SLU is unlocked, i can move the steering wheel. What i need to know is, just how do i get my car to start? i removed the fuse hoping it would start, but no go.. then after i removed the fuse i unplugged the battery for a few minutes and still nothing. So, i don't want to shell out 500 dollars for something that's gonna break down again anyway, and the steering wheel can be moved freely. What do i do to get the Z to start?