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Might be a long shot. But do they pay to have it towed to the dealer?
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yes since it's a warantee issue. always
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hummm... is it just the lock to be replaced? is it easy to replace this steering lock?
i'd keep one in the car just in case if it's easy to replace with basic tools. i have some tools all the time in my cars (breaker bar, basic wrench sizes, basic sockets, screw drivers, can opener, skillet, ladle, etc. ;) ) |
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op - glad u got it fixed. I'm in Arlington and go to Passport too, they're good people. |
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+1 for Passport.. Bought my car here this past month and plan to get it serviced here as well. |
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Yes, same issue happened to me last week. Ignition would not even progress to accessory. Only thing it would do is flash that "Key" warning light. Owners manual states car "may be impossible to start."
It happened to me late at night, not at home. Next day I had to flatbed it to dealership. Apparently they don't make a habit of stocking the "steering wheel lock unit." Five days later I got my car back. My dealership does not do loaners. Nissan's rental coverage is limited, I opted against it. It happened without warning. It could happen to you anytime you stop the car. The unit failed without locking the steering. The dealership could not tell me if the new part was the same or different than the one it replaced. My hope is they know why it failed and fixed the issues with the lock unit. It was a real pain in the ***. If they are going to replace something that works fine - like a real key - then don't replace it with a flaky system that leaves the car susceptible to a single point of failure like a steering wheel lock unit! |
Corvette's have a huge problem with this as well. Chevy has yet to come up with a 100% solution, but the after market created a solution called the steering lock bypass (or CLB). If there was a way to completely disable the steering lock I'd be down for that.
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CLB sounds like a great idea. in for group-buy. :D
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Subscribed as I'm getting an after market alarm installed soon, and if I run into this issue I'm guessing the warranty will be void because of the alarm install?
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Something to consider as a prospective buyer of both a new or used 370Z. |
so how does this steering lock interact with the immobilizer? almost sounds like the lock fails resulting in an open circuit (solenoid burnt out). if there is some resistance while bypassing this lock the immobilizer 'thinks' the lock is operating? bypassing this circuit would be like a SRS trick resistor?
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This issue really sucks. Fine they replace the steering lock unit but I assume the replacement will eventually fail again too.
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I think the 09 owners should check this out before it happens.
My whole day was ruined waiting for the tow company that was 1 hour late. ETA was 50 minutes... |
i had no idea that there were so many people with this problem. sucks :shakes head:
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Interesting thread
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It really suck if you happen to stall it in traffic and it wouldn't crank. Unlike being in a parking lot.
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And that's the biggest issue for me. Like you said, I don't want to take the car on a trip, don't want to kill it late at night at a service station or a store. It basically feels like a crap-shoot each time I turn it off. I should keep some dice in the center console. |
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I went to the gas station so I was lucky at least. I'm more annoyed that I bought a brand new car and it's had 2 major problems.... :shakes head: |
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Oh, ok. That's a plus.
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Glad not many people are going through this...
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It is true the problem will only disable the vehicle after a full ignition cycle, but according to the owners manual the problem can occur even while the car is running. According to Nissan if the "Intelligent Key Warning Light" comes on while the car is running you should drive it to the dealership without cutting it off.
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I am curious as to where is the fobgina located in the 370z, just in case this happens to me?
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to the left of the steering wheel on the dash
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Hi guys, virgin post here.
Am intending to purchase a 09 370z MT.. Is this issue only confined to the 09 models or are the 2010 and 2011 having the same issues? Anyone can confirm if the part that is changed is of a different part or is it still the same bound-to-fail part? Thanks (: |
Interesting data about the GT-R and a fix. Tip about hitting the start button 2 times to keep it from happening. Not 370z specific but related.
DIY Write Up: Steering Lock Fix - NAGTROC - The Nissan GT-R Owners Club |
car makers come up with one cool idea,push button start...
but then have a whole other bunch of issues to deal with. |
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Probably a good thread to ask: what is the proper way to tow the 370Z? What should you definitely NOT do?
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