She's Dead, Jim

m4a1mustang · 01-20-2012, 08:08 AM

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

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

I wonder if anyone has been complaining to Nissan about this.

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

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Originally Posted by canes7

I sure am sorry for your woes Mr. OnZedge! I hope you vehicle is returned to you soon and in good working order.

One question, does this problem effect all 370's or is it just the '09's and '10's?

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.

onzedge · 01-20-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh i think it knows when to hurt.

PapoZalsa · 01-20-2012, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98intrigue

I wonder if anyone has been complaining to Nissan about this.

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

EazyD · 01-20-2012, 10:29 AM

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

onzedge · 01-20-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

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

That sounds like my Facebook quote.

haggomyeggo · 01-20-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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.

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.

m4a1mustang · 01-20-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by haggomyeggo

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.

Alchemy · 01-20-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by haggomyeggo

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.

$850

ouccchhhhhh.

GaleForce · 01-20-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

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

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

m4a1mustang · 01-20-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

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

onzedge · 01-20-2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

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

Yep.

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TongMan · 01-20-2012, 11:57 AM

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

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-20-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

So -- the dreaded dead Z strikes!!!!

I got in my car this afternoon to go to a client site and NOTHING happened when I pushed the start button. I strongly suspect the steering lock mechanism is the culprit as it has all of the symptoms other members have elaborated upon. I had a key light glowing bright, mocking me as I cursed the gods and called for a tow.

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.

onzedge · 01-20-2012, 12:11 PM

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!!!!

pedZ · 01-20-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

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!!!!

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.

01-20-2012, 10:29 AM	#49 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	I will take Things That Suck for $1,000, Alex. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

01-20-2012, 12:11 PM	#59 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	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!!!! __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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