Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

kenchan

sonic370

09 35,000 still going strong... as i knock on wood.............

i'm going to see my dealer in a week or so for oil change gonna ask about it..

USMCASA

09 w/86500 on the odo no issues. guess i should peel off the steering column and see which one i have.

***knocked on wood too***

Nick911sc

No need to peel. Stick your head in the footwell and look up, it's visible without removing anything.

onzedge

Dang, you have quite a few miles logged on your Z. It makes me proud.

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Vaughanabe13

Way to represent the chicane yellows! Maybe our color is immune!

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rhd

I am hoping someone smart will crack one of these open and figure out how to fix these things with a soldering iron and/or an ISO programmer.

Where are you oh electronics guru wizard of the Z inner workings world?

Help us mister wizard!

zguynate

This!!

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kenchan

KORRUPT and AWX already did. check out the DIY with updates.

fritz

Originally Posted by rhd
I am hoping someone smart will crack one of these open and figure out how to fix these things with a soldering iron and/or an ISO programmer.

Where are you oh electronics guru wizard of the Z inner workings world?

Done: See my recent post of under DIY "Steering lock entry and immobiliser delete".
There may be no photos but the instructions/knowledge/reasoning are clear for any 1/2
competent DIY/mechanic ! It just takes courage (or a spare lock) to do the job.
I was not prepared to wait for Nissan to dither (and blame me --- again !) so ... job done 2 months ago. I then disconnected the lock and its associated lump of iron as being a real reliability liability: One disastrous immobility is enough. I need the car.

The Panasonic microswitches are available from your electronics store if you really need to fix the lock itelf....but I have no faith in any Nissan electronic steering lock, updated or not....so instead of a lock I have a secret fuel cut-off. Any aggressor will get 50 yards down the road and stop. Maybe not as good, but reliable. I also have a master switch, with key, and an aircraft circuit breaker for long term parking.

Fritz

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MyZ4U2C

there are only 7 reports under 2009 and 2010 for this issue on the NHSTA. long way to go before a recall will even be considered with that small number. If the issue occurs report it! In the meantime my Z is on its way and im going to look into these DIY with my mechanic I guess.

wsg

2009, 45,000 miles. 2nd time towed to the dealership- other time car went into anti theft mode on it own. Now in 2012 pearlwhite sports/ touring. 4000 miles no problems so far...

Hambone77

2009 370Z
33,000 miles

Steering Lock problem. Key unlocks but will not start. Warranty just ran out last week... $751 with diagnostic charge before taxes. I understand that there was a recall on the on the GT-R for the same problem, and that this issue has affected parts up to revision C of the steering lock. This is a known issue that Nissan needs to address with all costumers.

sonic370

2009 38,000 no issue's yet. but all these reported problems have got me wondering if every time i push that little red button is my car going to start!!!

sure makes me glad i bought an extended warranty at 36,000.
still i don't won't to be stranded at the wrong time, like there is ever a right time to break down................... good luck all you 09 owners

azn370z

If you turn off your car and the yellow key symbol is on, you're screwed. You don't have to wonder if your car will start every time you get in.

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