Call a tow truck as there is no fix for it when it locks. The dealer will have to replace the lock with a new one

Damn.... good luck man.

Hey all, anyone actually driving their Z around today who might be able to give me a temp comparision? I feel like I'm running hotter than I should be. I think today was 45* out and I am at 220 - 230 while highway cruising but easily climb to 230-240 if I get on it. I'm not redlining it or even floring it for extended periods. I am scared to death of what will happen when it's 100* outside for a month.....
I know I'm probably going to install an oil cooler before summer but wanted to compare temps in case I need to have the cooling system checked out.

Mine is a brand new car and I was running between 220-230 when it was 40 outside. The oil cooler with help a ton with keeping the oil temp down. Just keep an eye on it. Now if your water temp starts to rise, with the current temps, you may have an issue.

I looked at mine yesterday and I was running from 200 to 220. It will get up there during the summer but generally you won't have a problem unless your racing. It still gets too hot though imo.

Hit it with the hammer and hope. I put the harness in last year. Hopefully with Dan's post you will only need to pay for the tow if it is necessary.

that does seem about 10 to 15 degrees higher than me

thats more along what i run. i have gotten up around 235 in the summer. at HPT i saw 255 :ughdance:. oil coolers are a necessary part on these cars

agreed. have seen a couple people get it to come lose by tapping it a few times. if it does, keep the car on and pull that fuse ASAP!

its covered by warranty, the issue is getting it to the dealership.

I beat on it with a hammer for a while last night with no luck.

Right now its stuck in the bottom floor of a parking garage with a tiny roof clearance so it cant be towed out.

Only way out is a back exit gate which is blocked by a massive pile of snow. Trying to get something out there to clear the snow right now.

This sucks.:mad:

Here is what I saw. I believe the poster is a Nissan Dealer in St. Louis.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...psc41dc97f.jpg

Wow that does suck.:eek: Well I guess there is a bright side of it...it's covered under the warranty.

update: The properties folks said they would have the snow cleared out by 2pm and I have a tow truck that should be showing up at 2.

Now just have to make a few small turns with the steering locked...

Good news.

After the crazy circus of getting it out of the garage and on the tow truck...

Got to the dealer and they agreed it was the steering lock, then had it replaced in about 20 mins.

Randy Reed nissan up north at 152 and 29 has a pile of new locks in stock in case anyone else is looking to get their's fixed.

If it weren't for the parking garage/snow problem, this would have been the most painless steering lock resolution to date.

Just a reminder for those who have a 2011 or older 370, get the harness, pull the fuse, or snip the wire. They do NOT have a version of this lock that won't eventually leave you stranded. Their answer to the issue was not to use the part anymore on 12 and newer models. Even if you have had yours replaced you still need to do the above.

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