Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

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

Fritz

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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Effen5

If my car is under warranty should I lie to the dealer and get it changed right away? I just bought my car two weeks ago and now I'm nervous because my fob has been less reactive since I bought it. I also checked and my car has the rev B

onzedge

I think you have to wait until it fails.

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kenchan

change the battery in your fob.

honestly it has very little to do with the fob reception.
how about you just get the revD and replace it yourself? checck out diy

Effen5

I saw your DIY and it looks fantastic but I am no where NEAR car savvy to do anything like this. Plus I don't want to void the warrany!

Actually, I think I might try it. I guess I'll order the part lol. I just looked at the DIY and it doesn't look like too hard. Pull the old one out put the new one in.

Also is revD full proof?

kenchan

the trick is to have the angled needle nosed pliers (with teeth). you will want to have that or borrow it from someone. other then that get the security screws from nissan, but use a metric screw of the same size you can buy at autoparts stores or acehardware. this will make it much easier to remove in the field if your RevD fails.

also you guys have a group outing in chicago area (zmans coordinating cars and coffee). maybe you can hook up with them and have them babysit while you do that and replace clutch helper spring as well? should take no more than 30min tops for both.

RevD is too new to know its reliability. we know that RevC has been reliable for the most part, but seeing a few failures here and there. not as much as RevA and B.

onzedge

For the record, my Rev C failed.

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kenchan

my i7 failed as well.

Effen5

If my revD fails, I'm trading it in for a 12 model.

cossie1600

Could the angle of how you position the steering wheel make a difference?