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SouthArk370Z

As DE-1/2 said, Nissan quit installing SLUs (ESCL in Nissanese) during the 2011 MY, so you don't have anything to worry about - you don't have one.

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jaycz

I have a 2009 and received a recall notice in the mail to replace the steering wheel lock. Looks like Nissan is finally stepping up to the plate.

KyleBucket

I got a letter in the mail from Nissan's national headquarters stating they're officially putting out a recall for ALL 370Z owners, free of charge, also. Feels pretty awesome since I recently fought with them getting all my money back. I feel as if I actually helped make a change.

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DEpointfive0

You did brother, thanks for that write up a while back

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Bobaguy

any chance i can get a copy of this letter or anything along those lines? my 2011 370z build date 09/10 steering wheel lock gave out today.

Gunzero

Thanks! I hope they will still do mine because I did the hammer + fuse mod..

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wheee!

For those people that have had a delayed start or a pause during startup, this thread will explain how to eliminate that altogether!

It seems a lot of people have been blaming the pulled steering lock fuse for the delayed start. Issues are unrelated but seem to happen about the same time. If this has not happened to you yet, it most likely will....

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ring-lock.html

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Hi-Step'n370Z

I own a 2010 370Z Roadster with the Touring Package and Navigation, and it was built in July of 2009.

I wanted to let you know that I took my 2010 Z to the dealer yesterday and asked them to check into the lock problem.

The Tech looked under the steering column and saw that the lock in my Z has the part number: 48700-JF00D.

He told me that I already have the replacement part that replaces the number's 48700-JF00A and 48700-LF00B, and he also think's that 48700-JF00C is included as the locks that were problematic. I understand they're called; "REV A - REV B and REV C.

It looked like Nissan installed the "REV D" during the building of my Z. I have no idea as to why they did that, and wonder if Nissan was aware of the problem's in the 2009's and early built 2010's, and by July had changed to the "REV D's".

But, that wouldn't explain later year models having the locks with the bad numbers.

My point her is that - IT LOOK'S LIKE - if you have a 2010 Z, and it was built in July of 2009, then you have a good chance of already having the replacement lock installed from the factory.

If you can, crawl under the steering column and take a look at the number. It's printed on a white tag that's stuck on the lock, or take it to a Nissan Dealer and have them take a look for you.

Also, I want to thank those on this Forum for making me aware of this issue, and for supplying so many posts filled with really informative and useful information.

Thanks again to all of you.

SouthArk370Z

My guess is that your ESCL has been replaced. Possibly more than once.

If you haven't done so already, pull the fuse. Many posts, pics, DIYs, etc on this site.

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Hi-Step'n370Z

I know that it hasn't been replaced after it left the factory because I ordered it, and bought the car new.

threeseventy

So it's pouring rain and I have all the symptoms of Steering Lock Failure, Fob opens but won't start, However I Can't get to ACC and the wheel isn't locked. Fob in fobgina, near handbrake, nothing. Any ideas?

SouthArk370Z

The steering wheel can be physically unlocked and still not makes the internal switches. Try beating on the ESCL while pressing the start button - with any luck you will be able to get the car started.

If you get the car started, pull the fuse immediately. Be prepared to do this - have the hood up, the trim removed, and the IPDM pulled out before you try starting.

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JARblue

If your issue is the steering lock, then I'm going to guess you have an ESCL Revision D (still very prone to failure) and that Nissan will not do anything for you. Only Rev A, B, and C are covered under the recall notice. Your best bet is to bring a rubber mallet with you to wherever you had the car towed. Beat on the underside of the steering column while trying the start button. If you get it started, pull the fuse immediately!! Good luck.

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Rodd

Thanks for that, was thinking that my model did not have an ESCL but I believe they were not fitted from 2012 and onwards.

So I am correct in saying that with the recall they fitted Rev D Units in all earlier cars (09/10) and most have pulled fuse/cut power wire anyway as new unit (rev D) still plays up anyway? I would think Nissan would have needed another fix if this was the case or it perhaps no one bothered as they did the own fix and new the unit?


One final question, if I cant get car started by hitting the ESCL could I remove the unit, fit a second hand one (assuming its working), start car and then pull fuse?

Sorry for going over old ground but this is all new to me and quite overwhelming with tall pages and pages of info out there,
Cheers again,
Rodd

Rodd

woo hoo,smacked the Steering unit, pushed start button once, it went into ACC mode, pulled the fuse and drove the hell of the Nissan workshop-should have their faces-gold! Especially after their comments "that wont work", "you will need to buy a new unit "etc Too funny.

I'll just add that this is the beauty of having special cars, none more so than the mighty Zed, in that there are many excellent people willing to share knowledge and experiences and pass that on. This job could have ended very badly for me without help from fellow Z forum users so thank you all very much once again

Long live the Zed