Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

6MT · 05-06-2012, 08:21 PM

C U T T H E W I R E !

Problem solved PERIOD

wheee! · 05-06-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

C U T T H E W I R E !

Problem solved PERIOD

So! Did you do it???

Dwight Frye · 05-08-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

C U T T H E W I R E !

Problem solved PERIOD

Pictures or it didn't happen

spearfish25 · 05-08-2012, 06:49 PM

I can't bear reading through 10 pages so I'm just going to post. Why not just cut the brown wire, strip the ends with some length on them and leave them taped off? If you actually need to prove the lock works for some random inspection, just remove the tape and twist the stripped wires together.

If you want a switch on it, just use some telephone wire taps from Radioshack on each end of the severed wire.

kenchan · 05-08-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I can't bear reading through 10 pages so I'm just going to post. Why not just cut the brown wire, strip the ends with some length on them and leave them taped off? If you actually need to prove the lock works for some random inspection, just remove the tape and twist the stripped wires together.

If you want a switch on it, just use some telephone wire taps from Radioshack on each end of the severed wire.

Sounds like a great idea, try it out and report back to us.

GaleForce · 05-08-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Sounds like a great idea, try it out and report back to us.

It should work, we're just waiting for someone else to cut up their harness first. If my warranty was expired I would do the wire mod.

Trilitheum · 05-08-2012, 08:03 PM

I think I have an automotive connector pin removal tool somewhere in the garage, shouldn't it be possible just to remove the pin in question from the connector body and then reconnect with it out effectively "cutting" the wire?

Then when the test is done just re-insert the pin and everything is back to normal with no evidence of tampering for warranty etc.

Just need to find my removal tool.....

GaleForce · 05-08-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Trilitheum

I think I have an automotive connector pin removal tool somewhere in the garage, shouldn't it be possible just to remove the pin in question from the connector body and then reconnect with it out effectively "cutting" the wire?

Then when the test is done just re-insert the pin and everything is back to normal with no evidence of tampering for warranty etc.

Just need to find my removal tool.....

Yes this should work. Sometimes you can use a flat jeweler type screwdriver for a pin removal tool.

05-06-2012, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1792	C U T T H E W I R E ! Problem solved PERIOD __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

05-08-2012, 06:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	I can't bear reading through 10 pages so I'm just going to post. Why not just cut the brown wire, strip the ends with some length on them and leave them taped off? If you actually need to prove the lock works for some random inspection, just remove the tape and twist the stripped wires together. If you want a switch on it, just use some telephone wire taps from Radioshack on each end of the severed wire. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

05-08-2012, 08:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trilitheum Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 210 Drives: '11 370z 6M KAD Spt Rep Power: 16	I think I have an automotive connector pin removal tool somewhere in the garage, shouldn't it be possible just to remove the pin in question from the connector body and then reconnect with it out effectively "cutting" the wire? Then when the test is done just re-insert the pin and everything is back to normal with no evidence of tampering for warranty etc. Just need to find my removal tool..... __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring/Sport, 6MT, KAD

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