Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

kenchan · 04-28-2012, 04:37 PM

papo- sounds good. as long as you can drive your car there,

PapoZalsa · 04-30-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

papo- sounds good. as long as you can drive your car there,

Took the car to the dealer this morning. Once I started the car this morning the key light went off.

Anyway I took it to the dealer since I had already made an appointment and they found another fault other than the Steering Lock. It was about an intermittent open circuit of the clutch pedal position switch and "supposdley" that was the issue.

Don't remember the code right now because I'm at work. But I'll posted later.

They fixed that fault according to the paperwork...

kenchan · 04-30-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Took the car to the dealer this morning. Once I started the car this morning the key light went off.

Anyway I took it to the dealer since I had already made an appointment and they found another fault other than the Steering Lock. It was about an open circuit of the clutch pedal system and "supposdley" that was the issue.

Don't remember the code right now because I'm at work. But I'll posted later.

They fixed that fault according to the paperwork...

papo- yah, i do remember another member posting about his clutch switch going bad. hope you get that fixed and hope that the dealer replaces the steering lock anyway looking at the DIY and problems associated with the RevA and RevB (and some RevC's).

PapoZalsa · 04-30-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

papo- yah, i do remember another member posting about his clutch switch going bad. hope you get that fixed and hope that the dealer replaces the steering lock anyway looking at the DIY and problems associated with the RevA and RevB (and some RevC's).

They did not mention anything about the steering lock even that I quoted the page number, made the point several times and what it said about when the key light came on in the owner's manual.

Will see because they are going to catch hell from me if that was the real issue and they didn't troubleshooted right.

Anyway I got a few friends trying to find out if thier local dealer has them in stock. Thanks!

NOTE: The code they found was B261F, if anyone can verify this?

PapoZalsa · 05-01-2012, 01:37 PM

It hurt in the pockect but for a peace of mind going to ZdayZ, priceless!

Thanks Lou!

kenchan · 05-01-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

It hurt in the pockect but for a peace of mind going to ZdayZ, priceless!

Thanks Lou!

looks like papo gotz some j-food!

way da go.

Roadster4Us · 05-01-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

looks like papo gotz some j-food!

way da go.

He's not the only one, and I have a RevC. Just not willing to chance it.

azndung2003 · 05-04-2012, 11:33 PM

2010 - 12000 miles - C version, 7at, started having this problem. After i pressed the start button, it the car was about to start up (it was like starting a half way) , and it stopped. After a few tries, it started up again. I just had oil change last month, nissan checked the the battery and the battery was fine. Do you guys think it has the steering wheel lock problem? Need your advise. Thanks

Thechidz · 05-04-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by azndung2003

2010 - 12000 miles - C version, 7at, started having this problem. After i pressed the start button, it the car was about to start up (it was like starting a half way) , and it stopped. After a few tries, it started up again. I just had oil change last month, nissan checked the the battery and the battery was fine. Do you guys think it has the steering wheel lock problem? Need your advise. Thanks

Not the steering lock... If it was it wouldnt even turn over at all. Make sure you hold the starT button until it starts all the way up. Dont just push it and let it go, that might be the problem

PapoZalsa · 05-05-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by azndung2003

2010 - 12000 miles - C version, 7at, started having this problem. After i pressed the start button, it the car was about to start up (it was like starting a half way) , and it stopped. After a few tries, it started up again. I just had oil change last month, nissan checked the the battery and the battery was fine. Do you guys think it has the steering wheel lock problem? Need your advise. Thanks

Has the KEY LIGHT show up in the round part of the left gauge cluster?

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

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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.

bcr8ive · 10-09-2012, 02:15 PM

Mine went out yesterday...had to have it towed to the dealership. Of course it's out of warranty...43,000 miles. I have a 2009 with touring sport and navigation packages. Spent too much money on this car for it to have such expensive problems. Was quoted $852.00 for the repair and will take a couple days for the part to come in...a little less of a Nissan fan today :-(

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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: 3842	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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04-28-2012, 04:37 PM	#136 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	papo- sounds good. as long as you can drive your car there,

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azndung2003 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 17 Drives: SCION TC 08, Z SOON Rep Power: 16	2010 - 12000 miles - C version, 7at, started having this problem. After i pressed the start button, it the car was about to start up (it was like starting a half way) , and it stopped. After a few tries, it started up again. I just had oil change last month, nissan checked the the battery and the battery was fine. Do you guys think it has the steering wheel lock problem? Need your advise. Thanks

10-01-2012, 04:54 PM	#147 (permalink)
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10-09-2012, 02:15 PM	#150 (permalink)
bcr8ive Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 12	Mine went out yesterday...had to have it towed to the dealership. Of course it's out of warranty...43,000 miles. I have a 2009 with touring sport and navigation packages. Spent too much money on this car for it to have such expensive problems. Was quoted $852.00 for the repair and will take a couple days for the part to come in...a little less of a Nissan fan today :-(