DIY: 2009 - 2010 Steering Wheel Lock Fix w/ Pics!

370Z_Fan · 12-27-2018, 11:35 PM

So, it finally happened. My original SLU failed last Thursday (last week). I had it towed to the stealership where my car goes for services. Next day I get a call from my service advisor advising me that the SLU had failed and needed to be replaced. Fine, I'll pay to play. The part comes in the following Monday. I get a call from my service advisor saying the car is ready. I drive home no problem. I drive it on Tuesday no problem. I drive on Wednesday no problem. I drive to the grocery store on Thursday (today), went in to grab a few things, come out, start up the car, the intelligent key system warning light comes on and the car won't start. The service department supposedly replaced the orignal SLU with the latest and greatest (sic) SLU model #48700-9N00B. That's gotta be a record. Failure a few days later after replacement. Methinks they didn't replace the SLU or they received a lemon SLU from Nissan's warehouse. Now, let's see if the stealership will reimburse me for the second towing charge. Waiting for them to "fix" the problem so I can sell the car. Did anyone else beat me for having a second failure within four days since replacement??

SouthArk370Z · 12-28-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z_Fan

... SLU model #48700-9N00B. ...

It's been a while since I've dealt with ESCL stuff but I think they installed a revision B unit (or didn't actually remove the old one). Newest revision is D or E, IIRC.

All revisions have problems. Disable the ESCL as soon as you can.

Liquid_G · 07-12-2012, 08:59 PM

nvm I'm reading Baer383's thread now.

Tribalpinoy91 · 07-14-2012, 05:04 PM

Solid idea.

Effen5 · 07-18-2012, 12:28 PM

So which is the better option? Cut the wire or removing the fuse?!?!

wstar · 07-18-2012, 01:49 PM

I like the fuse idea best. It's the most minimal, easy, cheap, and non-invasive option. Took me all of 5 minutes from the time I got my *** out of my computer chair to closing up the hood again, and it's easily reversible. No problems with it since.

Effen5 · 07-18-2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

I like the fuse idea best. It's the most minimal, easy, cheap, and non-invasive option. Took me all of 5 minutes from the time I got my *** out of my computer chair to closing up the hood again, and it's easily reversible. No problems with it since.

Looks like I'm doing this when I get home.

wstar · 11-19-2012, 07:01 AM

This is probably the post you're looking for. It's a few pages down within the fuse thread, has pics of the fuse box (which is near the battery under the hood, and has a diagram on the cover that points out which is the steering lock): http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ml#post1741419

HandnPantz · 01-13-2013, 04:46 PM

Can the car be running when you do this? Mine recently didn't work until I beat it with a hammer but I'm scared I turn it off before doIng this. Please respond quickly

Baer383 · 01-13-2013, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandnPantz

Can the car be running when you do this? Mine recently didn't work until I beat it with a hammer but I'm scared I turn it off before doIng this. Please respond quickly

If the car is running pull the fuse and you are good.

Coon-azz · 11-22-2012, 08:23 AM

is this an issue anywone has experienced on a 2012?

Baer383 · 11-22-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Coon-azz

is this an issue anywone has experienced on a 2012?

2012 shouldn't have a SL

molamann · 01-04-2013, 10:59 PM

Do I need to buy a new steering column lock if my steering wheel is locked and my ignition switched stuck as "locked"?

Baer383 · 01-04-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Do I need to buy a new steering column lock if my steering wheel is locked and my ignition switched stuck as "locked"?

Yes if you can't get it to open.

Bondfire · 01-11-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Yes if you can't get it to open.

By "if you can't get it to open" do you mean if you can't get the pin to disengage or do you mean physically getting the box open?
Edit: Reason I ask is cause mine is currently stuck and I'm trying to do everything possible before buying a new part.

12-27-2018, 11:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 18	SLU Failed A Second Time So, it finally happened. My original SLU failed last Thursday (last week). I had it towed to the stealership where my car goes for services. Next day I get a call from my service advisor advising me that the SLU had failed and needed to be replaced. Fine, I'll pay to play. The part comes in the following Monday. I get a call from my service advisor saying the car is ready. I drive home no problem. I drive it on Tuesday no problem. I drive on Wednesday no problem. I drive to the grocery store on Thursday (today), went in to grab a few things, come out, start up the car, the intelligent key system warning light comes on and the car won't start. The service department supposedly replaced the orignal SLU with the latest and greatest (sic) SLU model #48700-9N00B. That's gotta be a record. Failure a few days later after replacement. Methinks they didn't replace the SLU or they received a lemon SLU from Nissan's warehouse. Now, let's see if the stealership will reimburse me for the second towing charge. Waiting for them to "fix" the problem so I can sell the car. Did anyone else beat me for having a second failure within four days since replacement??

07-12-2012, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 45	nvm I'm reading Baer383's thread now. __________________

07-18-2012, 01:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	I like the fuse idea best. It's the most minimal, easy, cheap, and non-invasive option. Took me all of 5 minutes from the time I got my *** out of my computer chair to closing up the hood again, and it's easily reversible. No problems with it since. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

11-19-2012, 07:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	This is probably the post you're looking for. It's a few pages down within the fuse thread, has pics of the fuse box (which is near the battery under the hood, and has a diagram on the cover that points out which is the steering lock): http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ml#post1741419 bfowlzr33 likes this. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

11-22-2012, 08:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 16	is this an issue anywone has experienced on a 2012? __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

07-14-2012, 05:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 16	Solid idea.

07-18-2012, 12:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Effen5 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 43 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z m6 Rep Power: 15	So which is the better option? Cut the wire or removing the fuse?!?!

01-13-2013, 04:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
HandnPantz Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Riverton Posts: 73 Drives: Nissan 370z BLK M6 Rep Power: 15	Can the car be running when you do this? Mine recently didn't work until I beat it with a hammer but I'm scared I turn it off before doIng this. Please respond quickly

01-04-2013, 10:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 286	Do I need to buy a new steering column lock if my steering wheel is locked and my ignition switched stuck as "locked"?

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