Alienpoker

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Last Activity: 12-11-2022 06:10 AM

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Fresno, CA

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Pinball Arcade games, Welding, working on Datsun 240Zs

Occupation

Retired. Was in IT Security. firewalls and other internet crap

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10 Nissan 370Z Nismo
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‘It’s like deja vu all over again’
2010 370Z Nismo Magnetic Blk 6MT
‘73 240Z White 2.6L 5MT

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Last Activity: 12-11-2022 06:10 AM
Join Date: 04-20-2016
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Alienpoker liked post by whittier On thread : DIY - Steering lock internals workaround for those whose locks have already failed.

My lock failed over the weekend and taking a hammer to the mechanism did not disengage the lock. I removed the steering lock mechanism, reattached the harness to the mechanism and had my father in...
Liked On: 12-21-2021, 06:29 PM
Posted On: 02-24-2020, 08:38 PM
Alienpoker liked post by g96818 On thread : DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

So mine failed while I was driving to work this morning, needless to say, I was stuck with a dead car and wouldn't cycle out of the "LOCK" position. I'm an engineer so when something happens, I hit...
Liked On: 06-07-2020, 05:06 PM
Posted On: 03-18-2020, 04:29 AM
Alienpoker liked post by JohnsZ On thread : Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

Mine failed for the 3rd and last time at 22,500 miles. Once I got it started by moving the steering column aggressively up and down, I drove it to my Nissan Dealer which I have a great rapport with....
Liked On: 02-25-2020, 11:29 PM
Posted On: 01-02-2013, 02:20 PM
Alienpoker liked post by Portlis On thread : Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

What a bunch of crap. 09' 370z. Got home today (12/31/12), pulled into the driveway, shut her off. Wife poked her head out of the garage and told me she needed to get her car out because she...
Liked On: 02-25-2020, 11:26 PM
Posted On: 12-31-2012, 12:48 PM
Alienpoker liked post by yakz On thread : Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

The important bit is pull. the. fuse. I kicked the **** out of it and nothing. I gave it some love taps with the hammer and nothing. I felt so lucky when I gave it a good smack and it disengaged, and...
Liked On: 02-25-2020, 11:21 PM
Posted On: 12-26-2012, 04:58 PM
Alienpoker liked post by yakz On thread : Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

Steering wheel lock just failed at 36,000 on the dot in a grocery store parking lot. Got a rental car, drove home, called the dealership. Told me $280 for the cutaway bolts and $730 for the...
Liked On: 02-25-2020, 11:19 PM
Posted On: 12-26-2012, 03:09 PM
Alienpoker liked post by LennyK On thread : DIY - Steering lock internals workaround for those whose locks have already failed.

Thank You For This Information - I Pulled My Fuse But It's Nice To Have Options
Liked On: 02-21-2020, 11:53 AM
Posted On: 02-21-2020, 06:33 AM

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