Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

Jasonle · 01-22-2012, 04:41 PM

Just filled complaint!

edge573 · 01-22-2012, 04:47 PM

Had mine replaced at 25k. Have a 2009 Base w/ sport.

bjblackout · 01-22-2012, 05:53 PM

Mine failed at 15K. 2009 5 speed touring with sport pkg

At dealership as I type. Will get word tomorrow how long it will be there.

NCSUPACK09 · 01-22-2012, 06:31 PM

Oh man, this just happened to me 2 weeks ago. I went into the dealership and told them it was the steering wheel lock assembly. They then spent a week trying to figure out what was wrong with it until they finally listened to me and ordered it. Unfortunately, the part is back ordered and they said that I have to wait until 2 Feb before it will be in, but they told me if I call Nissan headquarters and complain, they might step in an get it sent sooner (i doubt it though). At least they gave me a loaner

Anyways, mine is a 2010 Base + Sport with 17k. Was #27 produced for 2010 and was built in Oct 2009, so its probably the same part as all the 2009s.

JPnAZ · 10-01-2012, 12:16 PM

Mine just failed...2009 6MT Base Model...48,000 miles...$1200 repair at Nissan dealership

sonic370 · 10-01-2012, 04:54 PM

kind of glad I bought that extended warranty now for my 09.
The cost of the warranty will cover that repair it self.

Dwight Frye · 10-01-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPnAZ

Mine just failed...2009 6MT Base Model...48,000 miles...$1200 repair at Nissan dealership

Were you following the threads about the issue and/or aware that there was a possibility of this part failing ?
It seems that a contributing factor is the number of cycles that the lock mechanism has gone through which certainly makes sense. The older the car, the higher the chance of failure. If you were aware that it might fail and you didn't perform one of the preemptive fixes like removing the fuse or spending $50 for the bypass harness you could have saved $1200 and the aggravation.
If you were completely unaware of the problem until it happened, you have our condolences.

Mt Tam I am · 10-01-2012, 06:57 PM

I pulled my 2009's fuse last month. I have the extended warranty but the thought of driving hundreds of miles from home and have to deal with this is not worth the theft prevention aspect.

I'd love it to blow and have it properly repaired while at the dealership, while in for a service. I have Murphy's Law on my side so I preempted it.

OldGuy · 11-14-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I pulled my 2009's fuse last month. I have the extended warranty but the thought of driving hundreds of miles from home and have to deal with this is not worth the theft prevention aspect.

I'd love it to blow and have it properly repaired while at the dealership, while in for a service. I have Murphy's Law on my side so I preempted it.

Could you please specifically state the number of the fuse, so I can tell my mechanic to pull it before I have the problem. Thanks.

JPnAZ · 10-13-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

Were you following the threads about the issue and/or aware that there was a possibility of this part failing ?
It seems that a contributing factor is the number of cycles that the lock mechanism has gone through which certainly makes sense. The older the car, the higher the chance of failure. If you were aware that it might fail and you didn't perform one of the preemptive fixes like removing the fuse or spending $50 for the bypass harness you could have saved $1200 and the aggravation.
If you were completely unaware of the problem until it happened, you have our condolences.

Completely unaware

01-22-2012, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 27	Just filled complaint! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-22-2012, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 17	Oh man, this just happened to me 2 weeks ago. I went into the dealership and told them it was the steering wheel lock assembly. They then spent a week trying to figure out what was wrong with it until they finally listened to me and ordered it. Unfortunately, the part is back ordered and they said that I have to wait until 2 Feb before it will be in, but they told me if I call Nissan headquarters and complain, they might step in an get it sent sooner (i doubt it though). At least they gave me a loaner Anyways, mine is a 2010 Base + Sport with 17k. Was #27 produced for 2010 and was built in Oct 2009, so its probably the same part as all the 2009s. __________________ 2010 Base 370z Magnetic Black 6MT SP Mods: Bone Stock

10-01-2012, 12:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
JPnAZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal - Orange County Posts: 84 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Steering Wheel lock Failure Mine just failed...2009 6MT Base Model...48,000 miles...$1200 repair at Nissan dealership __________________ MB Base Model - 19" Volks - HKS Coilovers - Tanabe Exhaust

10-01-2012, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3845	I pulled my 2009's fuse last month. I have the extended warranty but the thought of driving hundreds of miles from home and have to deal with this is not worth the theft prevention aspect. I'd love it to blow and have it properly repaired while at the dealership, while in for a service. I have Murphy's Law on my side so I preempted it. GaleForce likes this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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