Steering lock problem solved (for real)

wheee! · 06-03-2012, 02:36 PM

No delay issues in the last two days... It's all in my head I think!

MyZ4U2C · 06-03-2012, 04:24 PM

Quick and easy, once I found the fuse box, unfortunately the dang fuse slipped out of my fingers once I pulled it out and fell in-between a area I cant see / get to...not that it matters much ...works like a charm! repped and repped! Thanks!

SPOHN · 06-03-2012, 05:40 PM

If you look at the fuse panel at the drivers side kick panel on the top right hand side there is a designated fuse puller that won't allow to to drop them as your pulling them.

spearfish25 · 06-03-2012, 09:21 PM

A thought as this is becoming a long thread of mostly unhelpful information:

I think we should close this thread and repost this DIY with a clear title and a first post that outlines exactly what to do. I had to read about 6 pages of posts to figure out where the fuse was, how to get the IPDM out, and which fuse to pull.

sz34 · 06-03-2012, 09:24 PM

just did this, started it up, no delays or anything. airythangs copacetic haha. thanks guys! repped!

Phaddi_inc · 06-03-2012, 09:36 PM

Had a delay start the other morning, went to reach for the start again but it started before pushing it...almost forgot I removed the fuse for the steering lock, everything else has been normal. Never had that happen before but not really too concerned. It's definitely not our imagination or paranoia...

Phaddi_inc

KingZee · 06-04-2012, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phaddi_inc

Had a delay start the other morning, went to reach for the start again but it started before pushing it...almost forgot I removed the fuse for the steering lock, everything else has been normal. Never had that happen before but not really too concerned. It's definitely not our imagination or paranoia...

Phaddi_inc

yeah, that's it.

daylaZ · 06-04-2012, 05:30 PM

General question about the steering lock issue. Does the problem occur before a certain amount of miles or can it happen at any time during the life cycle of the car? For instance I was wondering you bought a 2009 370Z above XX,XXX miles you would be safe from the lock. Also, is there anyway to check if the car has had the problem before and been fixed?

KaienZ34 · 06-04-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daylaZ

General question about the steering lock issue. Does the problem occur before a certain amount of miles or can it happen at any time during the life cycle of the car? For instance I was wondering you bought a 2009 370Z above XX,XXX miles you would be safe from the lock. Also, is there anyway to check if the car has had the problem before and been fixed?

Miles or age don't seem to be any sort of indicator as to when or if the lock will fail. Just for example, i had my car since new the beginning of 2009 and now have 8k miles on it and no problems with the lock. I just did the bypass as a preemptive strike.

KingZee · 06-04-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Miles or age don't seem to be any sort of indicator as to when or if the lock will fail. Just for example, i had my car since new the beginning of 2009 and now have 8k miles on it and no problems with the lock. I just did the bypass as a preemptive strike.

pretty much...mine's an '09 that I've owned since new and I have close to 30k miles. My lock hasn't failed yet. I removed the fuse preemptively as well.

kenchan · 06-05-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daylaZ

General question about the steering lock issue. Does the problem occur before a certain amount of miles or can it happen at any time during the life cycle of the car? For instance I was wondering you bought a 2009 370Z above XX,XXX miles you would be safe from the lock. Also, is there anyway to check if the car has had the problem before and been fixed?

gtr guys were finding the problem around 18K+. i think ours is about the same, but there is no scientific evidence.

if your lock is working and if you dont have a spare (or dont want to buy one), i recommend you try it before your lock fails at your own risk. it appears the lock failures happen more often in shorter-distance driven cars in colder weather as battery cca is lower.

daylaZ · 06-05-2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

gtr guys were finding the problem around 18K+. i think ours is about the same, but there is no scientific evidence.

if your lock is working and if you dont have a spare (or dont want to buy one), i recommend you try it before your lock fails at your own risk. it appears the lock failures happen more often in shorter-distance driven cars in colder weather as battery cca is lower.

Thank for the info, what do you mean by the bold text? Try what exactly?

KaienZ34 · 06-05-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daylaZ

Thank for the info, what do you mean by the bold text? Try what exactly?

Pulling the fuse, installing the bypass plug or getting the version "D" lock.

daylaZ · 06-05-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Pulling the fuse, installing the bypass plug or getting the version "D" lock.

Thanks. So those are 3 methods to preemptively prevent the steering lock problem from happening? What are the pros/cons of each?

kenchan · 06-05-2012, 12:45 PM

read read read it's all spelled out in the forums.

06-03-2012, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	If you look at the fuse panel at the drivers side kick panel on the top right hand side there is a designated fuse puller that won't allow to to drop them as your pulling them. __________________

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	A thought as this is becoming a long thread of mostly unhelpful information: I think we should close this thread and repost this DIY with a clear title and a first post that outlines exactly what to do. I had to read about 6 pages of posts to figure out where the fuse was, how to get the IPDM out, and which fuse to pull. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-03-2012, 09:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
sz34 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 119 Drives: 09 370z Pg 6mt Rep Power: 15	just did this, started it up, no delays or anything. airythangs copacetic haha. thanks guys! repped! __________________ Fast Intentions

06-03-2012, 09:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phaddi_inc Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 111 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 15	Also had one delay start Had a delay start the other morning, went to reach for the start again but it started before pushing it...almost forgot I removed the fuse for the steering lock, everything else has been normal. Never had that happen before but not really too concerned. It's definitely not our imagination or paranoia... Phaddi_inc

06-03-2012, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 555	Quick and easy, once I found the fuse box, unfortunately the dang fuse slipped out of my fingers once I pulled it out and fell in-between a area I cant see / get to...not that it matters much ...works like a charm! repped and repped! Thanks!

06-04-2012, 05:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
daylaZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 805 Drives: Future 370z Driver Rep Power: 15	General question about the steering lock issue. Does the problem occur before a certain amount of miles or can it happen at any time during the life cycle of the car? For instance I was wondering you bought a 2009 370Z above XX,XXX miles you would be safe from the lock. Also, is there anyway to check if the car has had the problem before and been fixed?

06-05-2012, 12:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	read read read it's all spelled out in the forums.

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