EMERGENCY: Car won't start HElp!

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

You have a steering lock problem, just like SouthArk said. If the rubber mallet solution doesn't fix it, then you are looking at about a $1200 repair from Nissan. Once you get the car started, pull the fuse and cut the brown wire under the dash. Check the DIYs to make sure you get the right wire.

Given that everything was fine this morning, it's highly unlikely that it's a starter. The battery 'could' give you an issue, if it is more than 2 years old, replace it. Most of the 'old-timers' know this, but some of the 'newbies' might not, a battery that will not start the car, will have enough juice to light lights. Just because lights turn on, doesn't mean the battery is good. Hence the "Replace battery every two years regardless of warranty"...

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

... Once you get the car started, pull the fuse and cut the brown wire under the dash. ...

Originally Posted by Ommateal

Also Isnt the Lock covered under a Recall now?

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

No need to do both - either one will do the job. I prefer to pull the fuse but YMMV.


I can't get it started at all and I beat the **** out of the thing lol. So Looks like a DIY tear apart and engage the blue buttons Assuming it's not covered.


IIRC, all 2009s are covered under the TSB but not all 2010s are covered. In any case, dealer will check VIN to see if you qualify.