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SouthArk370Z · 07-19-2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Step'n370Z

... It looked like Nissan installed the "REV D" during the building of my Z. ...

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.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 07-19-2018, 04:16 PM

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

threeseventy · 01-31-2019, 04:01 PM

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 · 01-31-2019, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?

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.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 02-01-2019, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Valuable advise, SouthArk370Z. On behalf of the Forum, I thank you.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 02-01-2019, 05:57 AM

This is a serious problem just waiting to happen to all 370Z's.

It's not if, but when it will happen to your Z.

I consider this a mandate, and you all need to take one of the actions mentioned so far on the Forum to disable that lock!

I chose to go with the harness and am happy with it, but any of the other great suggestions are fine too.

I am seriously suggesting to all 370Z owners to disable that lock NOW! Do not wait any longer.

This is serious and needs to be taken care of A.S.A.P. before it get's you into a bad situation - or worse.

SouthArk370Z · 02-01-2019, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Step'n370Z

This is a serious problem just waiting to happen to all 370Z's. ...

Not all 370Zs, just the first two years*. Then Nissan deleted the ESCL.

But, yeah, if your Z has an ESCL, you should disable it before it fails.

*I can't remember exactly when Nissan did away with the ESCL but, IIRC, it was around the 2011 model year.

02-01-2019, 05:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 278	Steering lock-up issue This is a serious problem just waiting to happen to all 370Z's. It's not if, but when it will happen to your Z. I consider this a mandate, and you all need to take one of the actions mentioned so far on the Forum to disable that lock! I chose to go with the harness and am happy with it, but any of the other great suggestions are fine too. I am seriously suggesting to all 370Z owners to disable that lock NOW! Do not wait any longer. This is serious and needs to be taken care of A.S.A.P. before it get's you into a bad situation - or worse.

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Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 278	I know that it hasn't been replaced after it left the factory because I ordered it, and bought the car new.

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threeseventy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 600 Drives: Opinion Rep Power: 16	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?