Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

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.

GaleForce · 10-24-2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kactussjack

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.

We haven't seen any Rev above Rev D.

ocfoilist · 11-07-2012, 11:39 AM

Another steering lock assembly victim here. I'm not sure what Revision the failed part was but it was replaced with Rev D. I'm at 54,000 miles ('09 Sport/Touring) and the dealer worked with me to get the price out the door down to $972. I don't know if it has been mentioned before but the warranty is 1 year, 12,000 miles for the part.

I guess the fix is in my future as well. Bummer, since it was on my to-do list. I just didn't do it in time.

10-24-2012, 08:26 PM	#2 (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 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

11-07-2012, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
ocfoilist Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 202 Drives: 09 Blue 6m 370zT/S/N Rep Power: 18	Another steering lock assembly victim here. I'm not sure what Revision the failed part was but it was replaced with Rev D. I'm at 54,000 miles ('09 Sport/Touring) and the dealer worked with me to get the price out the door down to $972. I don't know if it has been mentioned before but the warranty is 1 year, 12,000 miles for the part. I guess the fix is in my future as well. Bummer, since it was on my to-do list. I just didn't do it in time. Baer383 likes this. __________________ Proud owner of a new 167.2 inch, 3278 lb baby Z! Stillen CBE & G3 Intake // Stillen Lightweight pulley // Stillen Oil Cooler // Goodridge Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines // ACT HDSS Clutch& Alum Flywheel

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10-24-2012, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
kactussjack Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Glen Mills PA Posts: 17 Drives: 10 370Z Black M6 Rep Power: 15	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.