Well my car won't start, key reader warning is on...

AlphaSnacks · 02-29-2012, 08:27 PM

I'm thinking of visiting a dealer to see a 2012 and see what's changed in regards to the steering lock.

onzedge · 02-29-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

I'm thinking of visiting a dealer to see a 2012 and see what's changed in regards to the steering lock.

The change is that there is no actual lock for the steering column.

SPOHN · 02-29-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

The change is that there is no actual lock for the steering column.

That's why Nissan needs to reflash our ECU for us other guys and do away with the hole unit.

Nick911sc · 02-29-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

That's why Nissan needs to reflash our ECU for us other guys and do away with the hole unit.

That's interesting because this is a totally viable, yet cheap option in terms of mass recalls on the part of nissan.

kenchan · 02-29-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

That's interesting because this is a totally viable, yet cheap option in terms of mass recalls on the part of nissan.

i'd be interested in seeing if you can turn the steering wheel on the 2012 with the engine turned off...

onzedge · 02-29-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i'd be interested in seeing if you can turn the steering wheel on the 2012 with the engine turned off...

Apparently, yes.

kenchan · 02-29-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Apparently, yes.

does the 2012's have electronic rear parking brake? is that how they can get away with no steering lock?

Nick911sc · 02-29-2012, 08:58 PM

maybe they're using new ECU parameters that monitor the steering the same way that the locking mechanism would to prevent any tampering?

kenchan · 02-29-2012, 09:01 PM

part of the steering lock is for safety... like physically locking the steering wheel from turning for parallel parking on hills and stuff. ive heard of electronic e-brakes taking over steering lock safety feature. TRW makes stuff like that. kinda doubt the 2012 has that? be quite a dramatic change imho.

azn370z · 03-21-2012, 03:33 PM

Kevr did you talk to Nissan about being reimbursed?

kevr6 · 03-21-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Kevr did you talk to Nissan about being reimbursed?

I am trying to track down a contact I have at Nissan. But as of yet no! I am running non stop all day so don't have much time!! I do indeed have to pursue this. If I get any new info I will definitely post.

deolee · 03-21-2012, 08:01 PM

It's a recall~just visit ur dealership and they should replace the relay. It's on the TSB bulletin part in the forum as well. IMO if you do care about your car, please check TSB all the time.

This is the TSB u should look for in the TSB bulletin.
TBS: 2009 – 2011 All Nissan Models: NATS SECURITY - VBC LOGIC

kevr6 · 03-24-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by deolee

It's a recall~just visit ur dealership and they should replace the relay. It's on the TSB bulletin part in the forum as well. IMO if you do care about your car, please check TSB all the time.

This is the TSB u should look for in the TSB bulletin.
TBS: 2009 – 2011 All Nissan Models: NATS SECURITY - VBC LOGIC

A TSB is not a recall. Do you know if they mentioned Campaign status?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	part of the steering lock is for safety... like physically locking the steering wheel from turning for parallel parking on hills and stuff. ive heard of electronic e-brakes taking over steering lock safety feature. TRW makes stuff like that. kinda doubt the 2012 has that? be quite a dramatic change imho.