Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

kenchan · 01-26-2012, 05:27 PM

So I am assuming you have the RevC lock? When u pick up the car next wk can you check with the dealer? Thanks and GL!

cossie1600 · 01-26-2012, 07:10 PM

Has anyone found out what is causing the failure?

GaleForce · 01-26-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Has anyone found out what is causing the failure?

Poorly constructed part, prone to early failure.

red6spd · 01-26-2012, 07:49 PM

What happens so I know what to look for, maybe signs that its gonna happen?

cossie1600 · 01-26-2012, 08:38 PM

I would start by reporting it to NHTSB. Maybe if enough people report it, they will start a case on it. As of now, we probably have to fork the bills until someone steps up and sue the SOB for it

jenny · 01-26-2012, 08:42 PM

I just paid 13033.00
2009 nissian z coupe
44,000.00 miles. the part is back ordered. I waited 2-3 weeks!!

GaleForce · 01-26-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jenny

I just paid 13033.00
2009 nissian z coupe
44,000.00 miles. the part is back ordered. I waited 2-3 weeks!!

Um, is that what you paid for the car? or did you mean the part and miss a decimal place?

jenny · 01-27-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Um, is that what you paid for the car? or did you mean the part and miss a decimal place?

Its the whole control unit. Dont go to nissan dealership unless u have warranty.

kenchan · 01-27-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jenny

Its the whole control unit. Dont go to nissan dealership unless u have warranty.

woah, i dont know the exact deal wat's going on with your car, but the part itself (even at the local stealership) is about $750 and labor 1hr to install (it physically only costs $500 shipped from nissan parts stores and about 15min to install). i doubt you need the entire control unit.

Total should be about 850 + tax.

sboden · 01-27-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

woah, i dont know the exact deal wat's going on with your car, but the part itself (even at the local stealership) is about $750 and labor 1hr to install (it physically only costs $500 shipped from nissan parts stores and about 15min to install). i doubt you need the entire control unit.

Total should be about 850 + tax.

A link was posted where you could buy it for I think $495 and it is a very easy install. A DIY has been posted in the other postings about this showing how easy it is to do yourself. Sorry for posting against what this is supposed to be about but if you are out of warranty it will cost you half of what the dealership will charge.

370Z JT · 01-27-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jenny

I just paid 13033.00
2009 nissian z coupe
44,000.00 miles. the part is back ordered. I waited 2-3 weeks!!

You paid $13,033.00 for the part? C'mon Jenny!!!

kenchan · 01-27-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

You paid $13,033.00 for the part? C'mon Jenny!!!

yah, i just hope it was a type-o.... or she meant in yen.

jenny · 02-03-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i just hope it was a type-o.... or she meant in yen.

sorry 1030.00

azn370z · 03-28-2012, 01:18 AM

2010
19970 miles
Ver c

Replaced it with version d.

Z is still under warranty but because it broke in my garage I fixed it myself since I didn't have to tow the car and risk having someone break my lip or scratch my z.

haggomyeggo · 01-27-2012, 08:22 AM

I had mine go out about a month ago
2009 touring sport 42k mi
Part cost 500 another 200 at dealer to install
Not positive but dealer told me the keys needed reprogramming with new part so you can order the part separate like I did but dealer might still have to install or at least redo the keys...
They said my part was on back order too but I got it in like 3 days...

01-26-2012, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 22	What happens so I know what to look for, maybe signs that its gonna happen? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

03-28-2012, 01:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	2010 19970 miles Ver c Replaced it with version d. Z is still under warranty but because it broke in my garage I fixed it myself since I didn't have to tow the car and risk having someone break my lip or scratch my z. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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01-26-2012, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	So I am assuming you have the RevC lock? When u pick up the car next wk can you check with the dealer? Thanks and GL!

01-26-2012, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Has anyone found out what is causing the failure?

01-26-2012, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	I would start by reporting it to NHTSB. Maybe if enough people report it, they will start a case on it. As of now, we probably have to fork the bills until someone steps up and sue the SOB for it

01-26-2012, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
jenny Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 13 Drives: 370z coupe Rep Power: 14	I just paid 13033.00 2009 nissian z coupe 44,000.00 miles. the part is back ordered. I waited 2-3 weeks!!

01-27-2012, 08:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
haggomyeggo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: IL Posts: 1,723 Drives: Steves old cars Rep Power: 18	I had mine go out about a month ago 2009 touring sport 42k mi Part cost 500 another 200 at dealer to install Not positive but dealer told me the keys needed reprogramming with new part so you can order the part separate like I did but dealer might still have to install or at least redo the keys... They said my part was on back order too but I got it in like 3 days...