Steering lock problem solved (for real)

Zbrah · 07-08-2015, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

I went in for an oil change last week and I was notified of a recall on my car. I asked what the recall was for and they said it was for this steering lock issue.
Then I remembered reading this thread and decided to shed light on the recall.
They too quoted the repair at over$1000, but was covered because of the recall.
It was a Nissan dealer in Orlando.

Hooray for the370z!

And welcome back, brah

Memphis370Z · 07-08-2015, 05:19 PM

Bad Boy · 07-08-2015, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Lmao, I decided to only make threads/posts/replies when it pertains strictly to 370Z related cosmetic/mechanical issues.
So no worries. Hakuna Matata!

Zbrah · 07-08-2015, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Lmao, I decided to only make threads/posts/replies when it pertains strictly to 370Z related cosmetic/mechanical issues.
So no worries. Hakuna Matata!

Well, that didn't last long

litesky · 10-05-2015, 06:18 PM

Just another story...

Was at work and decided to go out for lunch. Pressed the "button" and no response from my car.

Crap.

Coworkers laughed. I endured the "sorry bro" comments from my friends, stared at my steering wheel as I maniacally pressed the "button" multiple times completely shocked by my fairlady's lack of response.

Damn it. What happened? *heart torn*

Went back in to the office. Holy $#!%. 1200? But wait. Ok. There's a recall. Mine's a 2010. Called my local dealership.

"Your vin has no recall linked." What?
"Even if it was linked you're outside of your warranty." $@#!

Continued to read through forums. Watched an awesome easy video from Benny B on youtube. Grabbed a hammer and a screwdriver.

15 mins later... I'm grabbing lunch in my Z.

THANK YOU EVERYONE. THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Thank you BAER383, bdi99, fritz, rhd and daisuke!!!!
God Bless you.

#saved1200today #didyoupullyourfuse?

eastwest2300 · 10-05-2015, 06:58 PM

I'm still kinda up in the air on this though..

check out my situation.

initially pulled the fuse, was notified by the dealer to bring it in for the recall, so i put the fuse back in, they did the recall fix... just recently, my "key" indicator light goes on on my cluster.. i swapped both batteries in the fobs (didn't turn off indicator light), pulled the fuse (didn't turn off indicator light), disconnected the battery for a good 5 minutes (that actually worked) but the indicator light came back on (its been on ever since, probably a good 2 months easily).

Thoughts? Anyone having the same issue?

Array · 10-06-2015, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I'm still kinda up in the air on this though..

check out my situation.

initially pulled the fuse, was notified by the dealer to bring it in for the recall, so i put the fuse back in, they did the recall fix... just recently, my "key" indicator light goes on on my cluster.. i swapped both batteries in the fobs (didn't turn off indicator light), pulled the fuse (didn't turn off indicator light), disconnected the battery for a good 5 minutes (that actually worked) but the indicator light came back on (its been on ever since, probably a good 2 months easily).

Thoughts? Anyone having the same issue?

Take that to the dealer, there are some horror stories around here where people will have that light for a period of time and one day suddenly the car will not start and must be towed, cant recall the issue exactly though but Nissan seems to have a Key FOB issue... My rogue FOB also gave out

ColemanLee09 · 12-29-2015, 02:17 PM

Just pulled the fuse on my 09, literally 10 minute job. Thanks!

ColemanLee09 · 12-29-2015, 04:28 PM

Hey after I pulled the fuse, I noticed when I unlock the doors and get into the car the red immobilizer light with the red car and key in the middle cluster is flashing until I start the car. Is this normal and I just didn't notice this before the fuse pull? Thanks.

Ommateal · 12-29-2015, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColemanLee09

Hey after I pulled the fuse, I noticed when I unlock the doors and get into the car the red immobilizer light with the red car and key in the middle cluster is flashing until I start the car. Is this normal and I just didn't notice this before the fuse pull? Thanks.

Pretty sure this is normal! No worries, it's just letting you know its functioning and armed/unarmed or whatever.

ColemanLee09 · 12-29-2015, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ommateal

Pretty sure this is normal! No worries, it's just letting you know its functioning and armed/unarmed or whatever.

Cool just making sure as I did read somewhere that some people were having startup issues and had to get towed a few days later if they saw a key light. Not sure if they were talking about the flashing red immobilizer or the yellow key like on the left cluster.

joentown · 12-29-2015, 05:11 PM

Yes, I just pulled the fuse as I have a 2010 Touring Sport -6MT and id not want to risk a lock up as I've got about 30k miles and figured I must be a high risk by now

kynseon · 12-29-2015, 05:13 PM

Do the 2013 and 2014 and up have these issues?

Ommateal · 12-29-2015, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kynseon

Do the 2013 and 2014 and up have these issues?

No they do not. They stopped using it after 11-12

davicio · 02-19-2016, 03:30 PM

Oh blimey.
Why is it I don't find these threads until it's too late?
When I first got the 370 I looked for forums and saw hardly anything - mainly in the UK, so haven't really posted.

Until now...

I think I have this issue. My car is sitting outside someones house not moving. Key fob not electronically opening door. And when manually opening door, no alarm either (which I believe it does). Put it into the ignition, and the light shows up on the start button, but it does not switch to the middle (ACC) position.

I'm pretty certain it's not the battery as it's been healthy of late.
Im a 2011 car by the way. Ahhhh blast.

Edit: 57 pages of this! Damn... Not exactly a small thing either.

10-05-2015, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	I'm still kinda up in the air on this though.. check out my situation. initially pulled the fuse, was notified by the dealer to bring it in for the recall, so i put the fuse back in, they did the recall fix... just recently, my "key" indicator light goes on on my cluster.. i swapped both batteries in the fobs (didn't turn off indicator light), pulled the fuse (didn't turn off indicator light), disconnected the battery for a good 5 minutes (that actually worked) but the indicator light came back on (its been on ever since, probably a good 2 months easily). Thoughts? Anyone having the same issue? __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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litesky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal-OC Posts: 354 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	Just another story... Was at work and decided to go out for lunch. Pressed the "button" and no response from my car. Crap. Coworkers laughed. I endured the "sorry bro" comments from my friends, stared at my steering wheel as I maniacally pressed the "button" multiple times completely shocked by my fairlady's lack of response. Damn it. What happened? heart torn Went back in to the office. Holy $#!%. 1200? But wait. Ok. There's a recall. Mine's a 2010. Called my local dealership. "Your vin has no recall linked." What? "Even if it was linked you're outside of your warranty." $@#! Continued to read through forums. Watched an awesome easy video from Benny B on youtube. Grabbed a hammer and a screwdriver. 15 mins later... I'm grabbing lunch in my Z. THANK YOU EVERYONE. THANK YOU THANK YOU. Thank you BAER383, bdi99, fritz, rhd and daisuke!!!! God Bless you. #saved1200today #didyoupullyourfuse?

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ColemanLee09 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NorCal Posts: 149 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 11	Just pulled the fuse on my 09, literally 10 minute job. Thanks!

12-29-2015, 04:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
ColemanLee09 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NorCal Posts: 149 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 11	Hey after I pulled the fuse, I noticed when I unlock the doors and get into the car the red immobilizer light with the red car and key in the middle cluster is flashing until I start the car. Is this normal and I just didn't notice this before the fuse pull? Thanks.

12-29-2015, 05:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
joentown Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 70 Drives: 370Z '10 Tour Sport Rep Power: 17	Yes, I just pulled the fuse as I have a 2010 Touring Sport -6MT and id not want to risk a lock up as I've got about 30k miles and figured I must be a high risk by now

12-29-2015, 05:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
kynseon Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 183 Drives: 14 370z M6 Rep Power: 11	Do the 2013 and 2014 and up have these issues?

02-19-2016, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
davicio Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: London Posts: 2 Drives: 11 370z GT, Manual Rep Power: 11	Oh blimey. Why is it I don't find these threads until it's too late? When I first got the 370 I looked for forums and saw hardly anything - mainly in the UK, so haven't really posted. Until now... I think I have this issue. My car is sitting outside someones house not moving. Key fob not electronically opening door. And when manually opening door, no alarm either (which I believe it does). Put it into the ignition, and the light shows up on the start button, but it does not switch to the middle (ACC) position. I'm pretty certain it's not the battery as it's been healthy of late. Im a 2011 car by the way. Ahhhh blast. Edit: 57 pages of this! Damn... Not exactly a small thing either.