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

akmofo · 01-28-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bhk1004

yup. but the problem is, they are replacing the earlier A and B units for the C unit. My car already had the C unit from the factory and my car is outside of the VIN numbers that are covered.

oh and if you call them, they still maintain this is not a recall, and is only a technical service bulletin. lol.

Lame. I'm still waiting to hear back from Nissan as I've asked them to foot the bill since I have a B unit, but I have a 370z (like it matters, a bad part is a bad part).

bhk1004 · 01-28-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by akmofo

Lame. I'm still waiting to hear back from Nissan as I've asked them to foot the bill since I have a B unit, but I have a 370z (like it matters, a bad part is a bad part).

yah... they did say if you keep the reciept for any $$$ you pay, and eventually there is a recall they will reimburse you... If they do have a recall in the future, not sure how they gonna feel about my cut up unit that is duct taped together... lol.

akmofo · 01-28-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bhk1004

yah... they did say if you keep the reciept for any $$$ you pay, and eventually there is a recall they will reimburse you... If they do have a recall in the future, not sure how they gonna feel about my cut up unit that is duct taped together... lol.

Yeah I'm hoping that since it was already at the dealer for that, and the dealer diagnosed it as a dead slu that I'll be ok. They were a little surprised when I told them I was going to come in and take the part and repair it.

Not that I expect the service advisors to understand the inner workings of the unit.

fritz · 01-28-2013, 02:43 PM

Akmofo wrote:

yes, the light is on, but the car starts perfectly fine. I was wondering if there is a way to get rid of this stupid light... as I am sure there will be questions when I am either selling the car or trading the car in which will become a headache...

The light will probably go out if the neg bat terminal is dis for a few minutes.
with ign off.
If not try a half hour.
First read the owner's manual on windows.
You'll also lose radio settings but all else will be AOK after a mile or two.

If the light does not go out there remains a problem.

Fritz

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01-28-2013, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
fritz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Andorre Posts: 90 Drives: 2010 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	Akmofo wrote: yes, the light is on, but the car starts perfectly fine. I was wondering if there is a way to get rid of this stupid light... as I am sure there will be questions when I am either selling the car or trading the car in which will become a headache... The light will probably go out if the neg bat terminal is dis for a few minutes. with ign off. If not try a half hour. First read the owner's manual on windows. You'll also lose radio settings but all else will be AOK after a mile or two. If the light does not go out there remains a problem. Fritz