Horrible experience...!!!

SPOHN · 01-07-2011, 08:27 AM

Now that would suck if thats what would fix it.

zrider · 01-07-2011, 09:18 AM

just heard from the dealer... they said they dont know whats wrong with the vehicle and that this is the first time they've encountered this kind of problem.. and their still looking for a loaner vehicle for me

ChrisSlicks · 01-07-2011, 10:00 AM

90% of the time it is the steering lock assembly that is stuck on. Hopefully they get wise and test that out before doing stupid things with the ECU and BCM.

GZ3 · 01-07-2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fncrow

I dont get why they didnt also just have the ability to start the car with your key incase something went wrong with the push start... or is it not possible to have both features on a car?

its kinda redicules

Educ8r · 01-07-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrider

what really sucks is that after this, im REALLY considering to sell my car. its had so many problems and I feel like im the only one.

GET RID OF IT, I sure did!

Educ8r · 01-07-2011, 04:57 PM

I hope the rest of you don't have this problem, but the MANUAL clearly states that YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO START your car. Thank goodness I was at a gas station when it happened.

sucasa · 01-10-2011, 12:47 PM

@zrider

update on the problem, interested in finding out the root cause..

zrider · 01-24-2011, 01:41 PM

it was the steering wheel lock, just like the other members stated, right on the dot. Got it fixed !!

Red__Zed · 01-24-2011, 03:29 PM

nice. glad to see it resolved.

RiCharlie · 01-24-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrider

kind of a long story so ill try to make it short, i just got home, 5:38 AM .

I dropped my girlfriend off last night and i walked her to the door, then came back to my car but it doesnt start... I thought the battery in my key fob had died so I inserted the key fob into the the area where you put it when it dies, sorry i dont know the actual term only thing i can think of is fobgina, which i heard from this site haha. anyways that doesnt work so i dont know whats going on. confused i try it over and over again leaving the car unlocking it getting back it, nothing. I know its not the car battery or the key fob anymore because im able to lock and unlock the doors. Then a light comes on my dash, a key symbol and i look it up in the owners manual. It says that something is wrong with the key reading system and that i will not be able to start the car... and to get it towed and repaired immediately.

The tow guy just dropped it off at the dealership. The whole process was a pain in the a** because they werent able to tow it due to my exhaust, but i wont get into that. and i have to call the dealership in the morning... I am absolutely furious and wondering what is wrong with my z

Oh the old "my car died can I spend the night with you?" trick..

Dont think your fooling us for one moment...

sucasa · 01-25-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrider

it was the steering wheel lock, just like the other members stated, right on the dot. Got it fixed !!

nice, glad u got it fixed.

SPOHN · 01-25-2011, 10:26 AM

Might be a long shot. But do they pay to have it towed to the dealer?

tjlazer · 01-25-2011, 11:28 AM

yes since it's a warantee issue. always

kenchan · 01-25-2011, 11:36 AM

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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spitfire9200 · 01-25-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

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.

)

your posts still amaze me sometimes.

op - glad u got it fixed. I'm in Arlington and go to Passport too, they're good people.

01-07-2011, 10:00 AM	#33 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	90% of the time it is the steering lock assembly that is stuck on. Hopefully they get wise and test that out before doing stupid things with the ECU and BCM. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

01-07-2011, 04:57 PM	#36 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 16	I hope the rest of you don't have this problem, but the MANUAL clearly states that YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO START your car. Thank goodness I was at a gas station when it happened. __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

01-25-2011, 10:26 AM	#42 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Might be a long shot. But do they pay to have it towed to the dealer? __________________

01-25-2011, 11:28 AM	#43 (permalink)
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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	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. )