Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

Mt Tam I am · 10-15-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I am so glad that I did one of the fixes so I don't have to worry about it any more. I always hate seeing people adding to this thread

so disappointing that Nissan won't do there own fix...........well actually I guess they did since they removed the lock all together on the newer models.

Sorry to the people still dealing with this BS.....

I did not know this.

LMBmikeZ · 10-15-2012, 02:35 PM

yep I think it is gone as of the '12 models...........someone correct me if I am wrong but pretty sure that was when they deleted it.

GaleForce · 10-15-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

yep I think it is gone as of the '12 models...........someone correct me if I am wrong but pretty sure that was when they deleted it.

You are correct. I think Mr.onzedge was one of the first people to visually confirm this and report back.

edub370 · 10-15-2012, 03:54 PM

sooo pulling the fuse and dissabling the lock on my 2009 = 2012 z? lol

robones · 10-15-2012, 04:12 PM

By doing this mod you guys are essentially removing any security should your car ever get stolen correct? I wonder how would your insurance company handle a claim for a car who's theft deterrent system has been compromised?

MacCool · 10-15-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by robones

By doing this mod you guys are essentially removing any security should your car ever get stolen correct? I wonder how would your insurance company handle a claim for a car who's theft deterrent system has been compromised?

How would they know?

Dwight Frye · 10-15-2012, 06:06 PM

No kidding, and how would a thief that was already inside your vehicle figuring out how to hot wire it, or a scumbag with a tow truck that was going to hook it up and drive away know that the steering column didn't lock ? The car was on it's way to being gone at that point, lock or no lock.
An owner is going to tell the cops and his insurance agent "I pulled the fuse or installed a harness to bypass the lock" ?

arnoldas · 10-24-2012, 10:55 AM

just pulled the fuse today, took about 15 mins. Are there any side effects of pulling the fuse?

edub370 · 10-24-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by robones

By doing this mod you guys are essentially removing any security should your car ever get stolen correct? I wonder how would your insurance company handle a claim for a car who's theft deterrent system has been compromised?

if a thief is smart enough to gain access to a keyless entry car and start a keyless entry car without a key, don't u think he will be smart enough to bypass a stupid steering lock that every car on the market has??

kinda like people locking their back door on an apartment thats 2 floors up. if someone did all that work to get up there, a stupid little lock is not going to stand in their way at that point

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Originally Posted by arnoldas

just pulled the fuse today, took about 15 mins. Are there any side effects of pulling the fuse?

no

DLSTR · 10-24-2012, 12:55 PM

If the car is stolen - they will ask, was it locked. Answer, yes. End of story for the insurance company. No coverage will be denied if your car is not locked in anyway. Its not fraudulent to forget or not lock your car.

LMBmikeZ · 10-24-2012, 06:03 PM

Steering lock only prevents the wheel from being turned with the car in the off position. I would not consider this to be anti theft. I think it's so that if they got into the car and put it in neutral then they couldn't push the car along and bump start it or steer it onto a truck or into a better towing position.

lemon-fresh · 10-24-2012, 06:11 PM

Is the steering lock even installed in 12/13 370's anymore?

LMBmikeZ · 10-24-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Is the steering lock even installed in 12/13 370's anymore?

No there's no longer any steering lock from '12s on

kactussjack · 10-24-2012, 06:43 PM

Just had my column lock replaced this week under warranty. Rev C failed. Replaced with Rev D. Is this the latest rev or is there E,F..... out there?

Going to buy the bypass harness later this week to avoid any furthur hassle. Don't forget - if the lock fails with your windows or top down, they ain't going back up.

Mt Tam I am · 10-24-2012, 08:26 PM

I had my steering lock engage while driving my Datsun B210. Terrible feeling. I was going slowly down hill. All I could do was brake.

I do not miss the feeling of moving my steering wheel while I'm parked and hearing that click.

10-15-2012, 02:35 PM	#197 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	yep I think it is gone as of the '12 models...........someone correct me if I am wrong but pretty sure that was when they deleted it. Mt Tam I am likes this. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

10-15-2012, 03:54 PM	#199 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	sooo pulling the fuse and dissabling the lock on my 2009 = 2012 z? lol __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

10-24-2012, 06:03 PM	#206 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	Steering lock only prevents the wheel from being turned with the car in the off position. I would not consider this to be anti theft. I think it's so that if they got into the car and put it in neutral then they couldn't push the car along and bump start it or steer it onto a truck or into a better towing position. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

10-24-2012, 08:26 PM	#210 (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: 3842	I had my steering lock engage while driving my Datsun B210. Terrible feeling. I was going slowly down hill. All I could do was brake. I do not miss the feeling of moving my steering wheel while I'm parked and hearing that click. BrianSoCal 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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10-15-2012, 04:12 PM	#200 (permalink)
robones Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 357 Drives: 2011 - Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 14	By doing this mod you guys are essentially removing any security should your car ever get stolen correct? I wonder how would your insurance company handle a claim for a car who's theft deterrent system has been compromised?

10-15-2012, 06:06 PM	#202 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 15	No kidding, and how would a thief that was already inside your vehicle figuring out how to hot wire it, or a scumbag with a tow truck that was going to hook it up and drive away know that the steering column didn't lock ? The car was on it's way to being gone at that point, lock or no lock. An owner is going to tell the cops and his insurance agent "I pulled the fuse or installed a harness to bypass the lock" ?

10-24-2012, 10:55 AM	#203 (permalink)
arnoldas Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: new york Posts: 197 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	just pulled the fuse today, took about 15 mins. Are there any side effects of pulling the fuse?

10-24-2012, 12:55 PM	#205 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21266	If the car is stolen - they will ask, was it locked. Answer, yes. End of story for the insurance company. No coverage will be denied if your car is not locked in anyway. Its not fraudulent to forget or not lock your car.

10-24-2012, 06:11 PM	#207 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 39 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Is the steering lock even installed in 12/13 370's anymore?

10-24-2012, 06:43 PM	#209 (permalink)
kactussjack Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Glen Mills PA Posts: 17 Drives: 10 370Z Black M6 Rep Power: 12	Just had my column lock replaced this week under warranty. Rev C failed. Replaced with Rev D. Is this the latest rev or is there E,F..... out there? Going to buy the bypass harness later this week to avoid any furthur hassle. Don't forget - if the lock fails with your windows or top down, they ain't going back up.