i agree completely, hense the title of my DIY. :icon17:

the push button start is not the issue, it is the steering lock so even with a normal key the same will happen. i would be interested in someone making a steering lock bypass module like they did for the vetts. :)

wow, that is terrible. maybe we need to contact the french guy.



yah, even if you have RevC chances are MUCH better for you vs RevA and RevB. :tup: at one point RevC was Nissan's solution for fixing the GTR's...and ive not read about repeat issues, so keeping my fingers crossed.

So I looked at mine at lunch and it has a B

What does this mean, that they switched out my part for an old used one??

A month ...... fffffffuuuuuuuhhhhujhfufhf

:facepalm: or they never changed it...

thats what im afraid of! damn!

Kenchan what would you do?? Can I prove in any way that they replaced it with a new one?? Since mine is a B is that proof enough or are there still ones with B being shipped??

Or do I just act like I know nothing and wait for it to fail again??

No, they should not be shipping B units anymore. They have been superseded by C, which was superseded by D. From my understanding, the B units are still susceptible to failure.

Is there a manufacture date on the sticker?

Good question, I didn't look that close.

does your invoice state the part that was replaced?

if not, i would go back to the dealer and ask to show you the steering lock they pulled out of the car. i guess that's one way to tell if they swapped it or not.

dont know the inventory levels at the nissan service warehouses so do not know how many RevB's are still out there.

if they did not swap it out it will probably fail again soon so just be on the look out i guess... use a sharpie or something to mark a dot or something on the corner somewhere. (this is sounding like a jiffylube investigation i saw on TV... lol :D )

Thanks

Funny I just called my Nissan dealer parts dept and asked for the part # for the steering lock and they gave me 48700JF00D

Funny I just left dealership yesterday with a new steering lock and it has a B where the D is.

what does your invoice say? if it says 48700JF00D you can show them that they installed the wrong part.

sounds fishy to me

i have a feeling the car cure itself while it was towed... it's been known to happen. then strikes again soon after.

bj- if you did not get an invoice, talk to your service advisor for the work order number and tell him to print it up. it has to have history of wat parts were ordered and installed. paperwork dont just dissappear.

:iagree:

Great point!! Why didn't I think of that?? Looking now!!

Thanks!!

thanks onzedge - yeah I'd not registered until i googled the problem and this thread came up!

BTW I actually got a voicemail from Nissan Consumer Affairs a short while ago in response to my email, the guy needs to collect part number, order number, etc - not sure why he didn't just contact the dealer :)

Oh and just got the following email:

Thank you for contacting Nissan North America, Inc. regarding the backordered part for your 2009 Nissan 370Z. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may have caused you.

So that we may expedite your concern and provide you the best service, please send us the following additional information:

* Part name
* Part number
* Date the part was ordered
* Order number
* Date when the vehicle became inoperable
* Location of the vehicle

You may send this information to us in writing or you are welcome to call Nissan Consumer Affairs at 1-800-647-7261 and provide the information over the phone.

File # (removed) has been created to document your concern. Please reference this file number when you write or call.

When we receive the requested information from you, we will forward your file to a Regional Specialist for individual handling.

Thank you again for contacting us and allowing us the opportunity to be of assistance.

Sincerely,

Nissan North America, Inc.

I just received a LAME phone call from a Customer Service Representative telling me that they are making a file on my complaint.

Like that is going to solve the problem...:rolleyes:

Get this sorted out before mine dies!!! Haha

I had a feeling this was going to happen. Maybe they still had some REVB locks in stock in their parts dept... didn't you say they only had your car there for a couple days?

I would suggest anyone who gets their steering lock replaced by the dealership to double check and verify what version they are putting in.

wat did the invoice say? :confused:

im going to the nissan lot to go see what one i have lol i forgot lol

Search for a Complaint | Safercar.gov | NHTSA

For those experienced this issue, please register your complaint to NHTSA. Only way to get some traction on a recall for this steering lock issue. Right now, only 3 complaints for 2009-2011 370z. I am positive there are many many more based on the forum chats, but you need to file a complaint to get this issue noticed by nissan usa.

the story goes like this http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...sarcastic.html http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...k-failure.html my story with my car is i had the key light come on about a month ago started researching found the fourm and saw it was a commen issue with my year so i sent a email to nissan who basicly gave me the run around saying we never have heard of it ... so i went to the dealer had my remote key batteries replaced after they said that they would have to keep it for 3 days to do test ... well i need my car to get to work so i left and would come back when i had time well about 1 week later i was at a home depot parking lot and it failed i could not start the car i was stuck long story shot after good help from nissan i got it towed to a dealer and its going to sit there for about a week to a month because their systems were down and they could not tell how long the part that i mentioned (the steering lock ) was gonna take according to the fourm its taken some pple a month to get it please get this recalled ... my dad hasnt yet but he has the year after mine so i want to get his fixed as well.

sent

i went to the lot where my car was today pulled up in my dads red 370 roadster pulled up to mine same spot it was inbefore lol they gave me a odd look then i walked over to my car and opend it (it was unlocked ) sighed they looked at me even more sadly i had to get in through the passanger side so i could not tell what lock i had so i went in and talked to parts their system was still donw but the est was the 18 of feb.. i asked if i could get a loaner ... nope the only rent out sigh :shakes head:

Got mine back today (Faster than the original ETA!)

:tup:

Good! Did you get Rev.D?

Just got mine back. The parts list says 48700-JF00D. After reading this I am going to look at the part and make sure it is a rev D. I also had them fix the hatch. I had to fight them on that because they couldn't duplicate. I showed them the TSB and told them it happens every morning when I leave at 3:30. Maybe they should try to duplicate it then. They fixed it.

mine just went outside of a coffee shop on 2/5 -- car was fixed the next day, so they definitely have parts around the country. so sad, i just got my z back in december

diddy check which revision is on your car. if it's still RevA or RevB the car temporary fixed itself and will go out again.

if they gave you RevD, then :tup:

How can I tell what they did? Dealer said they gave it a new part so I'd assume it's the D?

If you look at the unit you can see what Rev it is.

ck out my DIY in the DIY section. :)

I found the part number on my receipt:

48700-JF00D

Does the D at the end indicate its a Rev D?

Yes, you have the proper (newest) version of the lock mechanism.

:iagree::tup:

is this still an issue with the 2012 models?

2009 and some early 2010 models. Never heard of it happening on an 11 or 12.

It is not an issue on the 2012's because Nissan eliminated steering column locks on the Z's (and maybe other models) beginning with 2012.