She's Dead, Jim
 

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.

Hang in there Mr. Onzedge. :hello:

damn man, sorry to hear, hope they get her back up and running asap.

Sorry to see that :(

But At least there's not a guess of whats wrong :ugh2:

I've only racked up about 16k on mine since May of 09 and it only failed to start one time so far. I'll see how long my luck will hold out

This is making me worried and paranoid. I really wish Nissan would do a recall already

Aaaaaaghhhhh!! :eek: I'm starting to freak now!

Sorry to hear of your woes Mr. Onzedge. :(

:(Hope you are back on the road again really soon!!!

Sorry to hear the news Mr. Onzedge.

mr.onzedge- oh craps! :( did you not try tapping at the steering lock per my DIY??

Is it confirmed as a steering wheel lock issue?

triples- can you ask AK to sticky my DIY over at the DIY forum?? ive asked twice but i think he's busy with school, etc. :tup:

No -- just an educated guess based on what I have read. I delivered it to the dealer about 430 PM today and too late for anyione to look at it yet.

Thanks for all of the kind wishes and support. Rep points might cheer me up. :icon17:

Me too. With my luck it will go when Im in the middle of nowhere in NC at ZDAYZ.:shakes head:

i see... :( sorry to hear and see.

if the dealer tells you they are back ordered for a long time, i would ask them if they can tap at the lock and to get it to start. chances are you can still use the car while you wait for your lock to come in.

courtesyparts.com has them in-stock as of today still... GL!!

LOCK SET-STEERING - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

guys, i put some temporary remedies to try just in case (very bottom of the DIY)... these SHOULD work at least to get you going again...

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...rly-2010s.html

Makes me happy i purchased an extended warranty today at my dealership.
I'm at 35,500. got it for 120 down and 59 a month for 18 months. good until
75,000. they even threw in a years worth of free oil changes every 3500 miles. i figure by 75,000 it will be trade in time.. i just wanted the peace of mind..........................

that's great but the steering lock only costs $500 and 15min of your time. :D

Hate to hear this. Nissan really needs to recall this

Fixed :tup:

:tiphat: Thanks. Maybe I should forward this to Nissan tomorrow -- they have my car already.

i am sure your car is in very capable hands. :tup:

Noooooo!!!!!!!! :shakes head:

+rep for your sick car.

Some negative frost rep coming up!

Kidding, kidding. But it sure does suck to see your car like that :\

Damn this does suck! I was not aware of this issue with our z's! I was always skeptic about the whole non-traditional ignition setup........ Hope everything is fixed and running soon GL! +1rep to help cheer you up :tiphat:

:( bummer

which would mean if mine happens to lock up next month
I would save 500. Half of my total premium

$500! :icon14:

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

Warranty for me, at least.

That really sucks onzedge! Hope it gets fixed soon.

Thanks, man. :tup:

Another source for the lock. This is the JF00D version.

48700-JF00D - Nissan LOCK STEERING

MrOnzedge, hope you will have her on the road very quickly!!!

:hello:

:tup:

Curious, did you try putting the key in the FOB gina and trying to start it?

oh i think it knows when to hurt. :icon17:

make sure those are in stock before you order though. most dealers (higher priority) appears to be waiting approx 2-3wks.

Ohhh no!

This blows :(

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?