Steering lock problem solved (for real)

b1adesofcha0s · 06-01-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I tend to agree. If there is any possibility this is related... who cares! A slight delay occasionally at startup is worth the peace of mind knowing your car will not lock you out!

And you won't have to spend $500 on a new steering lock!

jetguy · 06-01-2012, 06:56 PM

Its funny people are willing to put on aftermarket intakes and everything else, but are scared to pull a fuse!

KaienZ34 · 06-01-2012, 07:07 PM

I don't see anyone saying that.

spearfish25 · 06-01-2012, 09:11 PM

I had a delay and had to push the start button again today. But I don't attribute it to pulling a fuse. I think I either pushed the start button too fast or didn't have the clutch flat. Can't see how a missing or blown fuse would cause a random, intermittent start fault. I've had to push the start button again plenty of times in the past while that little fuse was right where it should be.

happytheman · 06-01-2012, 09:18 PM

Yup, happens to me once or twice per week when I don't have the clutch all the way in (and I haven't removed the fuse yet).

AlphaSnacks · 06-01-2012, 11:54 PM

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's happened to me as well. Sometimes if you do everything too fast or simultaneously (clutch down + press at the same time) it won't register.

Vbp6US · 06-02-2012, 12:52 AM

So those of you that have pulled it already, and are having delay issues, can you just do it slowly/normally/as designed and report back please? I have a feeling it's the clutch pedal not in all the way or too quick on the button press. I've had both happen and I have the fuse in place so far (and under warranty).

As soon as my warranty expires, I'm doing this mod. Thanks guys. Reps coming.

Baer383 · 06-02-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Vbp6US

So those of you that have pulled it already, and are having delay issues, can you just do it slowly/normally/as designed and report back please? I have a feeling it's the clutch pedal not in all the way or too quick on the button press. I've had both happen and I have the fuse in place so far (and under warranty).

As soon as my warranty expires, I'm doing this mod. Thanks guys. Reps coming.

Why wait till your warranty exp.

Just take the fuse out and try it,if you don't like it put it back in.
this is no different than removing your dome light fuse.

daisuke149 · 06-02-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Why wait till your warranty exp.

Just take the fuse out and try it,if you don't like it put it back in.
this is no different than removing your dome light fuse.

yeah.. its a fuse..
the thing is meant to blow and be replaced...
blown fuse = same thing as pulled fuse. cuts the circuit.

Baer383 · 06-02-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

yeah.. its a fuse..
the thing is meant to blow and be replaced...
blown fuse = same thing as pulled fuse. cuts the circuit.

Paranoia at it's best.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-02-2012, 12:02 PM

I should be pulling my fuse tomorrow. I have a 7AT and have never had issues with a delayed startup so I'll report anything I find afterwards

Baer383 · 06-02-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I should be pulling my fuse tomorrow. I have a 7AT and have never had issues with a delayed startup so I'll report anything I find afterwards

If you push the button too fast then you will have this issue.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-02-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

If you push the button too fast then you will have this issue.

After owning this car for about 18 months I have never once pushed the button too fast, so it shouldn't be an issue

wheee! · 06-02-2012, 12:22 PM

I noticed last night when I went to start the car that:
1) car was sitting for about 4 hours in the garage
2) Clutch was FULLY depressed
3) Car was in neutral

and upon pushing the start button there was no response. Pushed it again after releasing and redepressing the clutch and it started.

Again, nothing to worry about, just wondering if there is a gremlin in the ECU looking for a completed signal from the steering lock....

Still worth pulling the fuse regardless!

Baer383 · 06-02-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

I noticed last night when I went to start the car that:
1) car was sitting for about 4 hours in the garage
2) Clutch was FULLY depressed
3) Car was in neutral

and upon pushing the start button there was no response. Pushed it again after releasing and redepressing the clutch and it started.

Again, nothing to worry about, just wondering if there is a gremlin in the ECU looking for a completed signal from the steering lock....

Still worth pulling the fuse regardless!

It's not a gremlin in the edu mine does it and it's a 7at with the fuse in b/c I have the upgraded "D" lock plus my wife Altima does it to.

06-01-2012, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Its funny people are willing to put on aftermarket intakes and everything else, but are scared to pull a fuse! __________________ Z1 intake tubes,K&N,sprint booster,side stripes,9500ix, blendmount,laser jammers,AVIC-X920BT,TS-C720PRS, PRS2200DT,2x BTA6250D,275/40/18 conti dw, dynamat,reversed the +/- on the floor shift,tint,cover

06-01-2012, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I don't see anyone saying that. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-01-2012, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	I had a delay and had to push the start button again today. But I don't attribute it to pulling a fuse. I think I either pushed the start button too fast or didn't have the clutch flat. Can't see how a missing or blown fuse would cause a random, intermittent start fault. I've had to push the start button again plenty of times in the past while that little fuse was right where it should be. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-01-2012, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Yup, happens to me once or twice per week when I don't have the clutch all the way in (and I haven't removed the fuse yet). __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-02-2012, 12:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I should be pulling my fuse tomorrow. I have a 7AT and have never had issues with a delayed startup so I'll report anything I find afterwards __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-01-2012, 11:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's happened to me as well. Sometimes if you do everything too fast or simultaneously (clutch down + press at the same time) it won't register.

06-02-2012, 12:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vbp6US Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 442 Drives: 2009 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 14	So those of you that have pulled it already, and are having delay issues, can you just do it slowly/normally/as designed and report back please? I have a feeling it's the clutch pedal not in all the way or too quick on the button press. I've had both happen and I have the fuse in place so far (and under warranty). As soon as my warranty expires, I'm doing this mod. Thanks guys. Reps coming.

06-02-2012, 12:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	I noticed last night when I went to start the car that: 1) car was sitting for about 4 hours in the garage 2) Clutch was FULLY depressed 3) Car was in neutral and upon pushing the start button there was no response. Pushed it again after releasing and redepressing the clutch and it started. Again, nothing to worry about, just wondering if there is a gremlin in the ECU looking for a completed signal from the steering lock.... Still worth pulling the fuse regardless! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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