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bdl99 03-12-2013 06:31 AM

It says "Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department." Hopefully someone can report back what Nissan actually do and based on that decide whether to still cut wire, install harness or pull fuse. Nissan might be doing the same thing for all we know. I do agree that if they are doing something to the steering lock itself to prevent it failing or replacing the steering locks, then I would still take one the preventative actions.

Mitco39 03-12-2013 11:52 AM

Gotta say I miss the sound of my Lock doing its thing, it just sounds to empty without it. haha

GaleForce 03-12-2013 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39 (Post 2209029)
Gotta say I miss the sound of my Lock doing its thing, it just sounds to empty without it. haha

I miss the gambling type rush... Will it start?... Will it fail?... No whammies, no whammies, big bucks... :icon17:

kenchan 03-12-2013 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitco39 (Post 2209029)
Gotta say I miss the sound of my Lock doing its thing, it just sounds to empty without it. haha

:rofl2:

ZForce 03-14-2013 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bdl99 (Post 2184547)
Glad you got it all sorted. I sent you an email yesterday but wanted to check that you meant to order 2 harnesses? Please let me know and I will either ship out the two today or just ship one and refund for the other.

Best regards,
Brian (CarKitCompany)

Sorry for the late response got your emai and responded. Yes two harnesses for two 370Z's

Aka - the 370ZBros :tup:

ZForce 03-14-2013 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bdl99 (Post 2206227)
Reference:
NTB13-014
Date:
March 7, 2013
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 – 2011 STEERING LOCK UNIT
CAMPAIGN ID #:
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2009 – 2010 370Z (Z34)
INTRODUCTION
P3208
2009 – 2011 GTR (R35)
Check Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.
Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the steering lock assembly on certain specific 2009 – 2010 model year 370Z and 2009 – 2011 model year GTR vehicles due to excessive oil within the assembly, which could cause the Body Control Module (BCM) to prevent the engine from starting when the ignition is cycled. This issue does not affect steering or engine operation when the vehicle is already running.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number P3208 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.

Awesome...this is the first posting of the actual TSB. :tup:

Just spoke to my dealer and the bros Z new part has been ordered, they confirmed the TSB. And I will be getting my $50 deductible on my extended warranty refunded. :tup

hfrog355 04-08-2013 11:21 AM

I'm planning on taking mine in to have the unit replaced (anyone know what unit they're installing?) but still plan on leaving the harness disconnected because I don't trust them. I just want a future owner to have the correct piece and the option to trust Nissan's new fangled part if they want to.

Good plan?

SouthArk370Z 04-08-2013 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hfrog355 (Post 2256307)
I'm planning on taking mine in to have the unit replaced (anyone know what unit they're installing?) but still plan on leaving the harness disconnected because I don't trust them. I just want a future owner to have the correct piece and the option to trust Nissan's new fangled part if they want to.

Good plan?

I suggest removing the harness before taking the car into the dealer. Re-install the harness when you get home. Probably wouldn't be a big deal, but why take a chance? (I put my fuse back in, had unit replaced, and pulled the fuse again.)

hfrog355 04-08-2013 12:34 PM

What can they say or do? The car is no longer under warranty anyway. Surely they can't not replace the part, can they?

SouthArk370Z 04-08-2013 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hfrog355 (Post 2256400)
What can they say or do? The car is no longer under warranty anyway. Surely they can't not replace the part, can they?

Probably won't matter but I've seen too many dealers where it would (some seem to have a sadistic streak and love torturing ppl over warranty/recall work). R&R is an easy job so why take the risk? Just my opinion and opinions are like a**holes - everybody's got one. ;)

JARblue 04-08-2013 01:29 PM

I know there is someone who had cut the brown wire, and when they took it in for the recall, the dealer reconnected it :icon17: If you don't take off the harness, I would put money on them throwing it away without even telling you. They'll reconnect the ESCL regardless :ugh2:

bdl99 04-09-2013 08:39 AM

I would remove the harness and allow the dealer to do what they do and then put the harness back afterwards. It is very easy I would probably remove it in the parking lot of the dealer just in case the steering lock decides to fail the day you are taking the car in. You could just reconnect the brown wire using the connectors but as someone else said they may not realize what it is and remote it.

I would re-install the harness afterwards because from what I've heard/read is the steering lock is still very similar and why take the risk of the new one failing.

GaleForce 04-09-2013 08:40 AM

:iagree:

Joepro 04-10-2013 07:30 AM

Got a recall notice today too woot!! I already pulled the fuse...dunno if I should even both.

rudi 05-22-2013 07:19 PM

Just been advised by Nissan Australia that they are doing the voluntary recall also. This is good news.

marty 05-23-2013 03:23 PM

Good news maybe. same thing happened to me. had new IPDM Module assm. installed newlock module installed. then cut the brown wire to lock assm. no prob. since. went to nissan dealer today - he said, yes / gave me RECALL # P3208 NTB13-014 Said i would be repaid for cost to fix $2,274.40.... went to my mech told him he looked it up said no ? was just a bullitan. can any one on site with nissan cinnection check these numbers out and c whats up ? thanx

marty 05-23-2013 03:31 PM

sorry didnt read the posts, just got home and posted. do u think i will be able to send my invoice to nissan and get repaided ?

JARblue 05-23-2013 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by marty (Post 2330150)
sorry didnt read the posts, just got home and posted. do u think i will be able to send my invoice to nissan and get repaided ?

Call Nissan Corporate. If the work was done by a Nissan dealer, yes. If not, Nissan Corporate will want you to take your car to a dealer to have the work inspected before refunding the cost.

marty 05-23-2013 03:50 PM

thanks will do..

onzedge 06-16-2013 07:50 PM

Check this out:

http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...s-harness.html

blak max 11-03-2015 04:59 PM

Not sure on how or if this works.. My steering wheel can move but car ignition won't go past lock.. Lights and horn work , windows won't work and gauge cluster won't come on..only thing that comes on is the push clutch and press start symbol. Looks like it maybe the steering lock even though the car fax shows its been replaced.. I cut the brown wire and I have still have nothing... If the bcm is looking for a signal from the steering lock how can I trick it into operation? Car battery is new

SouthArk370Z 11-03-2015 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blak max (Post 3340485)
Not sure on how or if this works.. My steering wheel can move but car ignition won't go past lock.. Lights and horn work , windows won't work and gauge cluster won't come on..only thing that comes on is the push clutch and press start symbol. Looks like it maybe the steering lock even though the car fax shows its been replaced.. I cut the brown wire and I have still have nothing... If the bcm is looking for a signal from the steering lock how can I trick it into operation? Car battery is new

The wire has to be cut (or fuse removed) while the steering column lock pin is retracted (unlocked) and making the internal limit switch. Clipping it after the ESCL has failed only makes things worse. As far as I know, there is no (practical) way to bypass/hotwire the ESCL.

blak max 11-04-2015 05:47 AM

Would the bcm just be looking for power from the lock?

SouthArk370Z 11-04-2015 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by blak max (Post 3340735)
Would the bcm just be looking for power from the lock?

No. A coded signal is sent to the car to allow it to start. See FSM for more info.

It wouldn't make much sense to have an anti-theft device that is easy to bypass.


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