Steering lock problem solved (for real)

daylaZ · 06-05-2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

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

I have been reading, but was just hoping for a quick answer.

Most of the threads I've been reading are the DIY's, including the awesome one you've made.

Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

Steering Lock: Cutting the Brownie

DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

Dwight Frye · 06-05-2012, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daylaZ

I have been reading, but was just hoping for a quick answer.

Most of the threads I've been reading are the DIY's, including the awesome one you've made.

Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

Steering Lock: Cutting the Brownie

DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

Here's a quick answer:
Spend over $500 to have a spare lock mechanism ready to install and have the security screws on the original already replaced with conventional screws so if you have to change out the lock in some parking lot at midnight somewhere you can do it in a few minutes. Provided you have the tools and a flashlight along with the replacement lock.

-or- Cut the brown wire. Just be careful that you leave enough hanging out so you can put wire nuts on the ends to protect them, or a crimp-type butt splice on to reconnect if you want to sell the car

-or- Pull the fuse. The jury is still out if this may cause other problems. Personally, I don't think that's a good idea

-or- Spend $50 and order the harness. Same electronic result as cutting the brown wire, extremely easy to install, reconnect the brown wire if desired, add a switch if desired, or revert to stock if you go to sell the car

edconline · 06-05-2012, 08:09 PM

I also have had the delay, happened in the morning the day after The fuse was pulled, hasn't happened since. Definitely seems to be linked to the pulling of the fuse, but I don't see any potential issue. Even if something else did go wrong, put the fuse back in, go to Nissan, and use warranty anyways.

Baer383 · 06-05-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edconline

I also have had the delay, happened in the morning the day after The fuse was pulled, hasn't happened since. Definitely seems to be linked to the pulling of the fuse, but I don't see any potential issue. Even if something else did go wrong, put the fuse back in, go to Nissan, and use warranty anyways.

Bingo

I have been waiting about a week to see if anybody would say that.

Rep to you my good man

wheee! · 06-05-2012, 08:17 PM

I think the ECU must learn from the fuse being pulled because I have not had a single issue in the last few days after pulling the fuse last week.

Did three other cars this weekend, Including EdConline's! Viva la fusa vaminos! (pardon the horrible attempt at Spanish)

Baer383 · 06-05-2012, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

I think the ECU must learn from the fuse being pulled because I have not had a single issue in the last few days after pulling the fuse last week.

Did three other cars this weekend, Including EdConline's! Viva la fusa vaminos! (pardon the horrible attempt at Spanish)

I have been refraining myself from posting what "I think I found"basically my opinion is that the CPU gets inputs from certain places and if one is missing it will recheck everything quickly(maybe 1 sec)then start the car.

I also believe like posted above the car learns ex.disconnecting the battery for it to relearn drivability habits and so on,I hope this is the case plus that would explain why it happens once in awhile instead of all the time.

KingZee · 06-05-2012, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

I think the ECU must learn from the fuse being pulled because I have not had a single issue in the last few days after pulling the fuse last week.

Did three other cars this weekend, Including EdConline's! Viva la fusa vaminos! (pardon the horrible attempt at Spanish)

I'm thinking/hoping this is the case as well...haven't had a delay since my last post about it...I think couple days now.

Phaddi_inc · 06-11-2012, 05:11 PM

Well my fuse is still located in my arm rest compartment, and I haven't had another delay start since the one I had the day after I removed the fuse.

Phaddi_inc

kenchan · 06-05-2012, 08:44 PM

Anyone noticing parasitic drain yet?

just wondering if the steering in unlock state drains.

wheee! · 06-05-2012, 09:40 PM

What? How?????

The circuit is disconnected... therefore no power at all to the steering lock, therefore no drain....

b1adesofcha0s · 06-11-2012, 05:24 PM

Pulled the fuse and no start up delay issues

MJB · 06-11-2012, 05:55 PM

I've had my fuse out for about 2 weeks now. I've had at least 5 delayed starts. Not to worried about it though.

Alchemy · 06-11-2012, 07:39 PM

How do you get to this fuse?? Do I need to remove the battery? Looked at it real quick today and the battery looked to be in the way. No big deal, just wondering.

SPOHN · 06-11-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

How do you get to this fuse?? Do I need to remove the battery? Looked at it real quick today and the battery looked to be in the way. No big deal, just wondering.

Just the battery cover and the windshield trim that goes up to the pillar. Once removed the box is inside the far left side of the battery hull

Alchemy · 06-12-2012, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Just the battery cover and the windshield trim that goes up to the pillar. Once removed the box is inside the far left side of the battery hull

Yeah, I saw the box. Was just wondering if the batt needed to be removed to access it. Guess not

06-05-2012, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 23	I also have had the delay, happened in the morning the day after The fuse was pulled, hasn't happened since. Definitely seems to be linked to the pulling of the fuse, but I don't see any potential issue. Even if something else did go wrong, put the fuse back in, go to Nissan, and use warranty anyways. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

06-05-2012, 08:17 PM	#5 (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 think the ECU must learn from the fuse being pulled because I have not had a single issue in the last few days after pulling the fuse last week. Did three other cars this weekend, Including EdConline's! Viva la fusa vaminos! (pardon the horrible attempt at Spanish) __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-05-2012, 09:40 PM	#10 (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	What? How????? The circuit is disconnected... therefore no power at all to the steering lock, therefore no drain.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-11-2012, 05:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	Pulled the fuse and no start up delay issues __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-11-2012, 05:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 42 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	I've had my fuse out for about 2 weeks now. I've had at least 5 delayed starts. Not to worried about it though. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

06-11-2012, 05:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Phaddi_inc Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 111 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 15	Well my fuse is still located in my arm rest compartment, and I haven't had another delay start since the one I had the day after I removed the fuse. Phaddi_inc

06-05-2012, 08:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Anyone noticing parasitic drain yet? just wondering if the steering in unlock state drains.

06-11-2012, 07:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	How do you get to this fuse?? Do I need to remove the battery? Looked at it real quick today and the battery looked to be in the way. No big deal, just wondering. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

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