DIY - Steering lock internals workaround for those whose locks have already failed.

fierro · 11-07-2016, 02:16 PM

Thanks man. I've seen a lot of videos about just pulling the steering lock fuse. Do you think this would work as well? This is more parking lot feasible.

Chuck33079 · 11-07-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fierro

Thanks man. I've seen a lot of videos about just pulling the steering lock fuse. Do you think this would work as well? This is more parking lot feasible.

The lock has to be retracted to pull the fuse, so if it already died you're SOL.

JARblue · 11-07-2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fierro

Thanks man. I've seen a lot of videos about just pulling the steering lock fuse. Do you think this would work as well? This is more parking lot feasible.

You do that AFTER beating the sob like it owes you money. Once you get the car into ACC mode (beat on the steering lock itself under the steering column with rubber mallet while repeatedly pushing the start button) only then can you remove the fuse to disable the steering lock. This is your best parking lot option.

If you remove the fuse while the ESCL is failed in the locked position and the car is off, your car will never turn on.

fierro · 11-07-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

You do that AFTER beating the sob like it owes you money. Once you get the car into ACC mode (beat on the steering lock itself under the steering column with rubber mallet while repeatedly pushing the start button) only then can you remove the fuse to disable the steering lock.

If you remove the fuse while the ESCL is in the failed in the locked position and the car is off, your car will never turn on.

Awesome, thanks for the answer.

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fierro Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 57 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	Thanks man. I've seen a lot of videos about just pulling the steering lock fuse. Do you think this would work as well? This is more parking lot feasible.