DIY: Steering Wheel Lock Failure FIX!

VTown21 · 11-13-2019, 02:21 PM

Thanks for this. I recently had this problem and searched the web to help solve this.

I was able to get it back into ACC mode by using a probe for the module and connecting it to ground. I had the car in ACC mode and then took the 10A fuse out.

After that, I put everything back into place and tried to start my car but it was unseccessful. Would the next problem just be that my module is downright malfunctioned and need to replace it?

I am able to start it using the probe but once I have it not connected to ground, it wont start.

Was wondering if this thread can help me out. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

SouthArk370Z · 11-13-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by VTown21

... After that, I put everything back into place and tried to start my car but it was unseccessful. Would the next problem just be that my module is downright malfunctioned and need to replace it? ...

The problem is usually that the locking pin has not retracted far enough to actuate an internal switch*. Link in my sig to more info. If the switch is not the problem then the ESCL may have faulty electronics.

*Edit: It will retract far enough to unlock the wheel but not far enough to hit the switch.

VTown21 · 11-20-2019, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

The problem is usually that the locking pin has not retracted far enough to actuate an internal switch*. Link in my sig to more info. If the switch is not the problem then the ESCL may have faulty electronics.

*Edit: It will retract far enough to unlock the wheel but not far enough to hit the switch.

Thanks for the help! I kept trying to start it using a needles and connecting it to ground and I was able to get it working. I then was able to just do the fuse trick and it’s been running so far. I’m not exactly sure what I did thought to make it functional at the moment. I will be looking into your sig!

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11-13-2019, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
VTown21 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 2 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z AT Rep Power: 10	Thanks for this. I recently had this problem and searched the web to help solve this. I was able to get it back into ACC mode by using a probe for the module and connecting it to ground. I had the car in ACC mode and then took the 10A fuse out. After that, I put everything back into place and tried to start my car but it was unseccessful. Would the next problem just be that my module is downright malfunctioned and need to replace it? I am able to start it using the probe but once I have it not connected to ground, it wont start. Was wondering if this thread can help me out. Any help would be greatly appreciated!