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I was wondering this as well. Though Im sure it doesnt do anything.

:(

MrZ mentioned that Courtesy lists this part as well, which would be a better alternative, considering that they are a vendor here! :tup:

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Mine is 09 and praying that is doesn't happen. If it does I hope is near home or the dealer.

Its ok Jeff, cheer up. Your Z32 wont have this problem:icon17:

Saw it on FB last night... again, sorry to see. :(

They should be. It's been happening left and right recently.

Seems like it's the '09 and early '10s with the Rev A or Rev B steering lock mechanisms as kenchan referenced in his DIY thread. The owner of my old '09 actually had the steering lock fail on him at 42,000 miles.

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I just wrote a complaint to Nissan of North America last night.

I will take Things That Suck for $1,000, Alex.

That sounds like my Facebook quote.

Yep Steve indirectly sold me a defective car....I will get my payback at ZdayZ.....Assume the position Steve

In all seriousness it sucked the 850 repair bill but with the technology our cars you should kinda know it's possible.

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$850 :icon14: ouccchhhhhh.

You can get Things That Suck for a lot cheaper than $1000.... I just sayin :tup:

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Yep.

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Man sorry to see this happened. Now I gotta go check my steering lock version.

Your Z isn't broken... he just. Wanted to be taken for a ride for a change... :) jk. Dude hope that gets taken care of asap.

Update!!!
 

So the dealer called and it is the steering lock that failed. The part is on 3 week plus backorder so they are going to pull one from a 2012 they have on the lot and use it to fix mine. I am picking it up tonight. I tell you what -- these guys are awesome and they will definitely be on my Christmas card list for 2012!!!

Thank you again everyone for all the support. You are my best friends and we have not even met yet.

I am getting the rev numbers from the old and new part for those of you interested.

Have a great day!!!!

:tup: Good to hear that you'll have the car back today. That's pretty nice that the dealer is going to pull the part from one of the Zs on their lot.

Now that's great service! Good to hear. :tup:

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mr.onzedge- awesome to hear! :tup: yes, please keep us posted on the failed unit's revision number. :) also, thanks for the pm.

I feel your pain...twice!

The Star Trek reference sold me... rep point scored! :D

I have been waiting to see who commented first on my title. Thanks!!! I will rep you back tomorrow (I maxed my allowable number of reps today).

Hope you get back on the road soon!

That's awesome!!! We need more dealers like that.

Nice to hear! Ive had a dealer here in Germany do that for my Abarth and get me back on the road. Nice service indeed.

My 2010 Z is a July build date. Im hoping Im not in the window for the problem with my build date.

Here to some good driving for you this weekend. :driving:

I couldn't resist, had to comment. I'm surprised no one else caught it (yes, I'm a huge dork - don't tell anyone).

That is funny. I am a dork too and I never see you at the meetings. :tiphat:

:icon18:　lol... you're a trek-otaku :icon17:

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Which dealership took care of you?

Maita Nissan

I read this as "Miata Nissan" and wondered, "how was he able to get through the front door?" :rofl2:

Yeah, I always want to call it MIATA also.

Maita's Nissan of Sacramento - New Nissans for Less, Fast and Easy Express Service, Convienient Location

This is what they responded:

Thank you for contacting Nissan North America, Inc. and allowing us the opportunity to assist you.

A review of our records indicates that the above-referenced vehicle is not currently involved in any recalls or service campaigns.

Thank you for taking the time to contact Nissan North America, Inc. and allowing us the opportunity to be of assistance.

With regard to your concern, please be advised that all recall and service campaign information is vehicle identification number specific, depending on the manufacturing date and the plant where the vehicle was assembled. Therefore not all models are subject to the same recalls.

If you are still experiencing this issue please contact your local Nissan dealer and schedule an appointment, as the dealer is in the best position to diagnose and repair your vehicle. Your Nissan dealer will be more than willing to assist.

Sincerely,

Nissan North America, Inc.

MrOnzedge, Good to hear that. I believe you will have a GREAT weekend!!!

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Bad news. Apparently the 2012 models do not have a steering lock any more so there is no way to swap out the mechanism. Figures. So, the dealer jerry-rigged a module from an Altima so the car is driveable at least and I can bring it home to wait for the part. February 10 is the estimated delivery of the part. Nice.