She's Dead, Jim

PapoZalsa · 01-23-2012, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13

So what are you guys with 09's and 10's doing to prepare for the seemingly-inevitable failure of the lock? I did read about the "hammer tap" and "steering column up and down" suggestions but I have no idea what the success rate is and whether or not that would even help me get out of a jam. I do NOT want to tow this car, but I also don't want to buy the part and do the DIY fix because my warranty will cover the repairs. So what are you guys doing, just waiting until it won't start and then towing?

All I'm doing is praying for a TSB from Nissan since I have like 10 months left on the factory warranty.

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13

So what are you guys with 09's and 10's doing to prepare for the seemingly-inevitable failure of the lock? I did read about the "hammer tap" and "steering column up and down" suggestions but I have no idea what the success rate is and whether or not that would even help me get out of a jam. I do NOT want to tow this car, but I also don't want to buy the part and do the DIY fix because my warranty will cover the repairs. So what are you guys doing, just waiting until it won't start and then towing?

in your case you will have to accept the towing part to get your free replacement with undisclosed lead-time.

in my case, it's a done deal. im just helping the others out.

Nick911sc · 01-23-2012, 04:24 PM

I'm huddled up in the corner of the room crying while my car sits in the garage for the winter. If I ever actually put enough miles on the car to experience this failure I'll be upset. Rep+ to David for the well written letter. Hopefully something will come of it. If not, maybe we'll both have the steering lock problem together at our local meet.

waaaasabi · 01-23-2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I'm huddled up in the corner of the room crying while my car sits in the garage for the winter. If I ever actually put enough miles on the car to experience this failure I'll be upset. Rep+ to David for the well written letter. Hopefully something will come of it. If not, maybe we'll both have the steering lock problem together at our local meet.

For all we know, it might not be mileage related, but rather correlated to time...

I mean, that could be why we're seeing this issue pop up en masse over the past two months or so...

But I'm excited for spring to come - going to slap on the NISMO's finally, and fully blackout the car! And if we're stranded, it would be the perfect excuse to goto Jeff's house and have a slumber party/pillow fight with the gang.

Jeffblue · 01-24-2012, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

For all we know, it might not be mileage related, but rather correlated to time...

I mean, that could be why we're seeing this issue pop up en masse over the past two months or so...

But I'm excited for spring to come - going to slap on the NISMO's finally, and fully blackout the car! And if we're stranded, it would be the perfect excuse to goto Jeff's house and have a slumber party/pillow fight with the gang.

Jeff=me?

waaaasabi · 01-24-2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

Jeff=me?

Is there any other? In my travels, I have met many a Jeff, but my heart only knows one Jeff...

Also, if everyone in this thread could spare 5 minutes to submit a quick e-mail tip to the following e-mail addresses regarding the steering lock issue in Nissan vehicles, it might help the effort a bit.

Edmunds Insideline: Insideline.Editor@Edmunds.com
Jalopnik: tips@jalopnik.com
Autoblog: Dan.Roth@weblogsinc.com

Somebody's going to want to pick this story up... hopefully!

PapoZalsa · 01-25-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

Is there any other? In my travels, I have met many a Jeff, but my heart only knows one Jeff...

Also, if everyone in this thread could spare 5 minutes to submit a quick e-mail tip to the following e-mail addresses regarding the steering lock issue in Nissan vehicles, it might help the effort a bit.

Edmunds Insideline: Insideline.Editor@Edmunds.com
Jalopnik: tips@jalopnik.com
Autoblog: Dan.Roth@weblogsinc.com

Somebody's going to want to pick this story up... hopefully!

Emails sent

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 04:35 PM

eggcorn!!!

onzedge · 01-23-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

eggcorn!!!

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ZForce · 01-24-2012, 07:51 PM

For WIW I only drive 3.5 miles to work which hardly has a chance to charge the battery. With 35k mi on a rev a 2009 model and it's still has a strong charge.

kenchan · 01-24-2012, 08:30 PM

yah, but with 35k miles your z's getting a lot of play time on the weekends to charge the battery.

on the contrary my 09 has 8k miles.

and under the covers right now hibernating (plugged in ofcourse).

370zproject · 01-25-2012, 12:27 AM

ztow.jpg

it got me

happytheman · 01-25-2012, 06:35 AM

Ughhh.....wtf?

Tell me, we're you given a two to four week turnaround on it?

PapoZalsa · 01-25-2012, 07:19 AM

This is what Nissan Sport Magazine reply to me:

Jose-

"You’re the first 370Z subscriber who has mentioned this. I’ll have to research the topic before making any comment. This may also be a letter in the upcoming issue, so let me know your hometown".

David Muramoto
Editor-in-chief
Nissan Sport Magazine

Here is his email so more people can write him: nissan7gt3@comcast.net

Thanks waaaasabi for drafting the letter!

BTW, not taking credit for creating the letter.

BeemaaZ · 01-26-2012, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

This is what Nissan Sport Magazine reply to me:
"You’re the first 370Z subscriber who has mentioned this. I’ll have to research the topic before making any comment. This may also be a letter in the upcoming issue, so let me know your hometown".

David Muramoto
Editor-in-chief
Nissan Sport Magazine

Here is his email so more people can write him: nissan7gt3@comcast.net

Thanks waaaasabi for drafting the letter!

BTW, not taking credit for creating the letter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by waaaasabi

Is there any other? In my travels, I have met many a Jeff, but my heart only knows one Jeff...

Also, if everyone in this thread could spare 5 minutes to submit a quick e-mail tip to the following e-mail addresses regarding the steering lock issue in Nissan vehicles, it might help the effort a bit.

Edmunds Insideline: Insideline.Editor@Edmunds.com
Jalopnik: tips@jalopnik.com
Autoblog: Dan.Roth@weblogsinc.com

Somebody's going to want to pick this story up... hopefully!

Consider it DONE

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

What is the total build numbers for 2009? And 2010?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

370Z US Production Statistics

I smelled class action lawsuit

01-25-2012, 12:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 36 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 54	ztow.jpg it got me __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

01-25-2012, 06:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Ughhh.....wtf? Tell me, we're you given a two to four week turnaround on it? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	This is what Nissan Sport Magazine reply to me: Jose- "You’re the first 370Z subscriber who has mentioned this. I’ll have to research the topic before making any comment. This may also be a letter in the upcoming issue, so let me know your hometown". David Muramoto Editor-in-chief Nissan Sport Magazine Here is his email so more people can write him: nissan7gt3@comcast.net Thanks waaaasabi for drafting the letter! BTW, not taking credit for creating the letter. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	eggcorn!!!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yah, but with 35k miles your z's getting a lot of play time on the weekends to charge the battery. on the contrary my 09 has 8k miles. and under the covers right now hibernating (plugged in ofcourse).