DIY: Steering Wheel Lock Failure FIX!

filip00 · 07-09-2021, 03:13 PM

After reading a lot about the dreaded steering wheel lock, I've decided to try the preventative measure of removing the fuse. I've read this thread (as well as others) and I'm glad to say it worked!

So just to summarize:
1. my steering wheel lock always worked fine
2. my car is 2009, all original, with 10k miles, so probably it was just a matter of time when it will seize
3. I put the car in ACC, opened the fuse box and pulled the steering wheel lock fuse out
4. problem solved, wheel lock removed.

....5. I use disklok for added theft security on the car, so I'm really not worried about the steering wheel lock.

Thank you for the free fix!

Ryfrybell · 04-25-2023, 10:06 PM

Mine failed today on my 2011 Nismo with only 16k miles on the odometer. Crazy that this fails so soon. Would have saved me a lot of time if I found this forum before it failed! Still saved me from towing the thing!!

Key light was on the dash and could not advance to ACC. Kept the ground wire jumped until I started the car and then removed the fuse.. Turned the car off and on a few times.. Good to go!!

bebenegro · 08-30-2023, 07:13 PM

Im so confused by this whole thing. My 2011 370z lighted up the key indicator a couple of days ago. Reading through all these suggestions, and as the car still turns on, I went to remove the fuse by the battery. After removing all panels and finally getting to fuse box, I open up and...

Nothing.

There is no fuse where the steering lock fuse is supoosed ro be. I have been the only owner of this car since August of 2011. Is this possible?

bebenegro · 09-06-2023, 06:22 PM

Following up on the question above - are some 370z not equipped with the steering lock system? I find it strange then that Im getting this indicator.

04-25-2023, 10:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ryfrybell Base Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: OH Posts: 18 Drives: ACE S/C Nismo 370 Rep Power: 7	Mine failed today on my 2011 Nismo with only 16k miles on the odometer. Crazy that this fails so soon. Would have saved me a lot of time if I found this forum before it failed! Still saved me from towing the thing!! Key light was on the dash and could not advance to ACC. Kept the ground wire jumped until I started the car and then removed the fuse.. Turned the car off and on a few times.. Good to go!! filip00 likes this.

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07-09-2021, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 605 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125429	After reading a lot about the dreaded steering wheel lock, I've decided to try the preventative measure of removing the fuse. I've read this thread (as well as others) and I'm glad to say it worked! So just to summarize: 1. my steering wheel lock always worked fine 2. my car is 2009, all original, with 10k miles, so probably it was just a matter of time when it will seize 3. I put the car in ACC, opened the fuse box and pulled the steering wheel lock fuse out 4. problem solved, wheel lock removed. ....5. I use disklok for added theft security on the car, so I'm really not worried about the steering wheel lock. Thank you for the free fix!

08-30-2023, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
bebenegro Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 38 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Im so confused by this whole thing. My 2011 370z lighted up the key indicator a couple of days ago. Reading through all these suggestions, and as the car still turns on, I went to remove the fuse by the battery. After removing all panels and finally getting to fuse box, I open up and... Nothing. There is no fuse where the steering lock fuse is supoosed ro be. I have been the only owner of this car since August of 2011. Is this possible?

09-06-2023, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
bebenegro Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 38 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Following up on the question above - are some 370z not equipped with the steering lock system? I find it strange then that Im getting this indicator.