Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

simota1 · 10-09-2012, 09:57 PM

you guys wont regret it!!!!

best mod in my book up to date

sboden · 10-11-2012, 12:49 PM

I was just about to order a backup steering lock when I saw this post. Thanks to all. I've ordered mine. I have a 09 with 28,000 miles....living on borrowed time.....

onzedge · 10-11-2012, 03:24 PM

I just ordered one.

GaleForce · 10-11-2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

I just ordered one.

What revision is you new steering lock?

One can never be too careful

onzedge · 10-11-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

What revision is you new steering lock?

One can never be too careful

I have rev D -- the harness is a "just in case" thing.

BrianSoCal · 10-11-2012, 05:29 PM

Order placed (2010 Roadster, 8000 miles, RevC) no failure yet, but not taking any chances.

I ALMOST convinced the local Nissan dealer to install the part for me before it's eventual failure, but they emailed me back today and said no after this reply yesterday:

I personally have seen (1) 370z that was towed here for what turned out to be a "Steering Lock Assembly". It was about a year ago and the car was here for about (1) week due to a parts order. I did call Nissan regarding your concern. I was informed that dating back to February of 2011, he found (16) warranty claims for the part number you provided for the 2010 370z. My parts department tells me that the part # you provided does "supercede" to a different part#. However, one of my lead technicians tells me that not all of the 2010 370z's were produced with the same part#. In other words, your vehicle may already have the updated part. I would ask - how do you know the part# that is currently in your vehicle?

I have no issue with replacing the part for you, as long as my Service Director says 'OK'. I will not have a response for you, probably until tomorrow (Thurs).

My concern is that if we remove the existing part from your vehicle and it is sent to Nissan for a warranty claim and it is found to already have the updated part# the claim may be rejected if it has not actually failed internally.

Today:

Unfortunately I was informed that we are not to replace parts under warranty that have not actually failed. Irregardless of what part number is currently in your vehicle. Unless there is an open recall related to that repair. I would need to refer you to Nissan Consumer Affairs at 800-nissan1 to ask if they would authorize the replacement as a precautionary measure.

Dwight Frye · 10-11-2012, 06:15 PM

You should (A) tell the service manager at your local dealer that "irregardless" isn't a real word, and (B) spend the money for the harness and install it yourself.
It's about the cost of a few fast food meals and a couple of beers. Chalk it up to experience.

If you sell the car in the future, uninstall the harness, the original lock will remain in place (hopefully functional at that time) and you can give the harness to the new owner (with install instructions of course) and let them decide if they want the lock in place or bypassed.

BrianSoCal · 10-11-2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

You should (A) tell the service manager at your local dealer that "irregardless" isn't a real word, and (B) spend the money for the harness and install it yourself.
It's about the cost of a few fast food meals and a couple of beers. Chalk it up to experience.

If you sell the car in the future, uninstall the harness, the original lock will remain in place (hopefully functional at that time) and you can give the harness to the new owner (with install instructions of course) and let them decide if they want the lock in place or bypassed.

I placed my harness order today

Six · 10-14-2012, 12:02 PM

Got the harness in and finally got time to install it.

Install was easy, but I can't get the lock to disengage and the ACC to activate despite beating the hell out of the mechanism. The wheel turns fine, so could the lock be stuck in the disengaged position or is it normal for the wheel to turn and I should resume the beating?

Going to try some more (fingers crossed!)

EDIT: After some more "tapping" I discovered that one of the security screws was loose. I ended up taking the unit off. The lock was disengaged. I'm thinking about taking the thing apart...

EDIT2: Success!!

The lock, disengaged and removed from the Z, sat on my kitchen table as I poured over messageboard threads looking for a solution. The Internet informed me that the device should work if disengaged properly. Obviously mine was in the unlock position but still wasn't working.

I took it out to the Z and plugged it into the harness. It dangled and spun beneath the steering column, nonfunctional. I noticed some of the nasty yellow grease from the lock was smeared on the white leather seats - the HORROR! Getting a paper towel from the house, I wiped the offending lubricant from the cushion and, in spite, from the lock itself. In doing this I noticed how easily the locking mechanism moved. Out of frustration I grabbed the needle-nose pliers used to remove the second tamper-resistant screw and jammed them in and out of the Lock Set-Steering five or six times. I sighed and pushed the start button.

ACC!

Ecstatic I reached below the wheel and unplugged the red pigtails on the harness, disabling the lock. I started the car. I stopped the car.

I held my breath and pushed the start button once.

ACC!

Hooray!! A quick trip to the gas station to air up the tires and I've started five times now without issue.

Thanks x1000 ($?) to the help in this forum! You guys are amazing!

bdl99 · 10-15-2012, 04:27 AM

Six: Thanks for the update and glad everything worked out. Because your lock had already failed or started to fail you certainly appear to have had a little roller-coaster ride there but glad everything is good now.

For anyone reading this is why it is recommended to install the harness (or take other preventative actions) before you have any issues.

BrianSoCal · 10-16-2012, 01:10 PM

Installed the harness today, very easy, especially with the handy instructions that came with. It took a minute or two to get the factory connector off (the clip is fussy), but was a breeze after that. It's a nice touch that bdl99 includes the cable ties, as I didn't have any already on hand. The harness is a "must have" in my opinion, if you are waiting to order, don't, just do it!

GaleForce · 10-16-2012, 02:06 PM

I'm biting my finger nails every time I go to start my Z. I ordered the harness last week, it's on the way

bdl99 · 10-16-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

I'm biting my finger nails every time I go to start my Z. I ordered the harness last week, it's on the way

Hope it will arrive soon, I shipped it out the following morning.

GaleForce · 10-16-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdl99

Hope it will arrive soon, I shipped it out the following morning.

I'm not worried about it. I expect 2-3 weeks delivery time for anything to get here from the U.S.

Also, I really appreciate what you did with the shipping charge for me. Thank you!

Mitco39 · 10-16-2012, 02:16 PM

I may have missed something here. But was it not determined that you just had to pull a fuse to keep the lock from re-engaging?

10-09-2012, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-11-2012, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 17	I was just about to order a backup steering lock when I saw this post. Thanks to all. I've ordered mine. I have a 09 with 28,000 miles....living on borrowed time..... bdl99 likes this. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

10-11-2012, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
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10-14-2012, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Six Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: TX Posts: 3 Drives: 09 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 13	Got the harness in and finally got time to install it. Install was easy, but I can't get the lock to disengage and the ACC to activate despite beating the hell out of the mechanism. The wheel turns fine, so could the lock be stuck in the disengaged position or is it normal for the wheel to turn and I should resume the beating? Going to try some more (fingers crossed!) EDIT: After some more "tapping" I discovered that one of the security screws was loose. I ended up taking the unit off. The lock was disengaged. I'm thinking about taking the thing apart... EDIT2: Success!! The lock, disengaged and removed from the Z, sat on my kitchen table as I poured over messageboard threads looking for a solution. The Internet informed me that the device should work if disengaged properly. Obviously mine was in the unlock position but still wasn't working. I took it out to the Z and plugged it into the harness. It dangled and spun beneath the steering column, nonfunctional. I noticed some of the nasty yellow grease from the lock was smeared on the white leather seats - the HORROR! Getting a paper towel from the house, I wiped the offending lubricant from the cushion and, in spite, from the lock itself. In doing this I noticed how easily the locking mechanism moved. Out of frustration I grabbed the needle-nose pliers used to remove the second tamper-resistant screw and jammed them in and out of the Lock Set-Steering five or six times. I sighed and pushed the start button. ACC! Ecstatic I reached below the wheel and unplugged the red pigtails on the harness, disabling the lock. I started the car. I stopped the car. I held my breath and pushed the start button once. ACC! Hooray!! A quick trip to the gas station to air up the tires and I've started five times now without issue. Thanks x1000 ($?) to the help in this forum! You guys are amazing! onzedge and bdl99 like this. Last edited by Six; 10-14-2012 at 03:43 PM. Reason: It works!

10-15-2012, 04:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
bdl99 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 244 Drives: Nissan GT-R 2011 Rep Power: 15	Six: Thanks for the update and glad everything worked out. Because your lock had already failed or started to fail you certainly appear to have had a little roller-coaster ride there but glad everything is good now. For anyone reading this is why it is recommended to install the harness (or take other preventative actions) before you have any issues. __________________ https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b...carkit_b_1.jpg Website: www.CarKitCompany.com email: Brian@CarKitCompany.com

10-11-2012, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
BrianSoCal Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Laguna Beach Posts: 30 Drives: 10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	Order placed (2010 Roadster, 8000 miles, RevC) no failure yet, but not taking any chances. I ALMOST convinced the local Nissan dealer to install the part for me before it's eventual failure, but they emailed me back today and said no after this reply yesterday: I personally have seen (1) 370z that was towed here for what turned out to be a "Steering Lock Assembly". It was about a year ago and the car was here for about (1) week due to a parts order. I did call Nissan regarding your concern. I was informed that dating back to February of 2011, he found (16) warranty claims for the part number you provided for the 2010 370z. My parts department tells me that the part # you provided does "supercede" to a different part#. However, one of my lead technicians tells me that not all of the 2010 370z's were produced with the same part#. In other words, your vehicle may already have the updated part. I would ask - how do you know the part# that is currently in your vehicle? I have no issue with replacing the part for you, as long as my Service Director says 'OK'. I will not have a response for you, probably until tomorrow (Thurs). My concern is that if we remove the existing part from your vehicle and it is sent to Nissan for a warranty claim and it is found to already have the updated part# the claim may be rejected if it has not actually failed internally. Today: Unfortunately I was informed that we are not to replace parts under warranty that have not actually failed. Irregardless of what part number is currently in your vehicle. Unless there is an open recall related to that repair. I would need to refer you to Nissan Consumer Affairs at 800-nissan1 to ask if they would authorize the replacement as a precautionary measure.

10-11-2012, 06:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	You should (A) tell the service manager at your local dealer that "irregardless" isn't a real word, and (B) spend the money for the harness and install it yourself. It's about the cost of a few fast food meals and a couple of beers. Chalk it up to experience. If you sell the car in the future, uninstall the harness, the original lock will remain in place (hopefully functional at that time) and you can give the harness to the new owner (with install instructions of course) and let them decide if they want the lock in place or bypassed.

10-16-2012, 01:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
BrianSoCal Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Laguna Beach Posts: 30 Drives: 10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	Installed the harness today, very easy, especially with the handy instructions that came with. It took a minute or two to get the factory connector off (the clip is fussy), but was a breeze after that. It's a nice touch that bdl99 includes the cable ties, as I didn't have any already on hand. The harness is a "must have" in my opinion, if you are waiting to order, don't, just do it! bdl99 likes this.

10-16-2012, 02:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	I'm biting my finger nails every time I go to start my Z. I ordered the harness last week, it's on the way BrianSoCal likes this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

10-16-2012, 02:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	I may have missed something here. But was it not determined that you just had to pull a fuse to keep the lock from re-engaging? __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

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