Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

onzedge · 12-05-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

^^ that's RevD. JF00D

congrats anyway.

OldGuy · 12-05-2012, 09:32 AM

Just completed a Nissan survey and sent it back with a note requesting Nissan to issue a recall for SLF or extend the warranty for same. They wrote back, playing dumb, as if the incidence of this failure was so tiny they weren't even aware of it. That's awful.
I was thinking about buying my wife the new Maxima in 2014/2015 when it comes out. Their approach to this SLF has made me have very serious second thoughts.

ayrton88 · 12-05-2012, 09:36 AM

I have read so much on this issue that I'm having trouble remembering all of it. I seem to remember that the ignition must be in the "on" position when you pull the fuse. Is this correct, or can you pull the fuse with the ignition off?

SouthArk370Z · 12-05-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ayrton88

I have read so much on this issue that I'm having trouble remembering all of it. I seem to remember that the ignition must be in the "on" position when you pull the fuse. Is this correct, or can you pull the fuse with the ignition off?

You have to pull the fuse when the lock pin is retracted - ie, when the car is on.
With foot off brake, push start button until you hear the SLU pin retract and the indicator says ON. Jump out of the car and pull the fuse (you only have a few minutes to pull the fuse or the SLU pin will extend again, so have the IPDM out before you begin procedure). Turn the car off and close the driver door - should be golden silence. Start car.

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12-05-2012, 09:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 18	Just completed a Nissan survey and sent it back with a note requesting Nissan to issue a recall for SLF or extend the warranty for same. They wrote back, playing dumb, as if the incidence of this failure was so tiny they weren't even aware of it. That's awful. I was thinking about buying my wife the new Maxima in 2014/2015 when it comes out. Their approach to this SLF has made me have very serious second thoughts.

12-05-2012, 09:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	I have read so much on this issue that I'm having trouble remembering all of it. I seem to remember that the ignition must be in the "on" position when you pull the fuse. Is this correct, or can you pull the fuse with the ignition off?