Steering lock problem solved (for real)

Baer383 · 05-26-2012, 11:06 AM

Note--in order for this to work on your car your steering lock must be in working order,if it is broken you will have to go to the dealer or buy one yourself

This cutting up the harness and buying a adapter persuade my and Dai to find out what the fix is.

If you remove the fuse box next to the battery put the car in accessory then pull the steering lock fuse.

Then just put everything back where it goes and that's it

Trips · 05-26-2012, 11:16 AM

And are you sure that fuse only powers the steering lock?

you might be on to something

daisuke149 · 05-26-2012, 11:18 AM

we are sure. err thing works.

Baer383 · 05-26-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

And are you sure that fuse only powers the steering lock?

you might be on to something

The car starts and shuts off just like normal but of course you lose the lock.

That fuse is only for the lock I wouldn't post it if I didn't try it on Dai's car first.

Trips · 05-26-2012, 11:22 AM

You guys have the name of the marked fuse that needs to be removed
so guys know which one to remove? or a simple pic would do

wheee! · 05-26-2012, 11:28 AM

This is Epic....

I see a lot of angry people with $500 steering locks shaking their heads.....

daisuke149 · 05-26-2012, 11:28 AM

Ill try to get.pics up. but the label reads.."steering lock" for rral. still ill try to get photos

Baer383 · 05-26-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

You guys have the name of the marked fuse that needs to be removed
so guys know which one to remove? or a simple pic would do

Dai maybe able to get pics I'm on the dyno with my car.

MattP725 · 05-26-2012, 12:40 PM

You would like that as a safeguard the car wouldn't start with that fuse blown... interesting find and definitely good to know!

daisuke149 · 05-26-2012, 01:22 PM

car wont start with the fuse blown.. hrmm. dont believe thats true. pulling it is same effect. and it starts fine ad everything works.

GaleForce · 05-26-2012, 01:43 PM

If you look at page 26 of the PCS section of the service manual you'll see the schematic of the IPDM E/R (module next to the battery). It is indeed a 10A fuse location #48. This feeds the steering lock relay which feeds the steering lock unit. Give me a few minutes, I'll get a screen shot and upload it for you guys.

Great find!

GaleForce · 05-26-2012, 01:57 PM

Here is the schematic.

Baer383 · 05-26-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

If you look at page 26 of the PCS section of the service manual you'll see the schematic of the IPDM E/R (module next to the battery). It is indeed a 10A fuse location #48. This feeds the steering lock relay which feeds the steering lock unit. Give me a few minutes, I'll get a screen shot and upload it for you guys.

Great find!

I will definitely take half the credit(as I pat myself on the back)and the other half to my buddy Daisuke149

As this gets confirmed by you guys be sure to start throwing out major REP'S mine and Dai way.

Thank you (as I take a bow)

Baer383 · 05-26-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

One thing to note, the power to the S/L relay coil also feeds the Throttle Control Motor relay coil which then goes to the ECM as wire #70.

Just b/c the steering lock relay + Throttle Control motor relay get there power from the same wire has nothing to do with it NOT receiving power while S/L relay fuse is removed that circuit is undisturbed.

Alchemy · 05-26-2012, 04:09 PM

Excellent work guys. I had thought about pulling the fuse if mine ever went to try and get it going. Great to know this solves the steering lock dilemma

05-26-2012, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Steering lock problem solved (for real) Note--in order for this to work on your car your steering lock must be in working order,if it is broken you will have to go to the dealer or buy one yourself This cutting up the harness and buying a adapter persuade my and Dai to find out what the fix is. If you remove the fuse box next to the battery put the car in accessory then pull the steering lock fuse. Then just put everything back where it goes and that's it albertu, litesky, snizzle and 9 others like this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq Last edited by Baer383; 05-27-2012 at 06:09 PM.

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	And are you sure that fuse only powers the steering lock? you might be on to something __________________

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	we are sure. err thing works. casper151291 and Bossless1 like this.

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	You guys have the name of the marked fuse that needs to be removed so guys know which one to remove? or a simple pic would do russmanZ34 likes this. __________________

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wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	This is Epic.... I see a lot of angry people with $500 steering locks shaking their heads..... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

05-26-2012, 11:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	Ill try to get.pics up. but the label reads.."steering lock" for rral. still ill try to get photos

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MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	You would like that as a safeguard the car wouldn't start with that fuse blown... interesting find and definitely good to know!

05-26-2012, 01:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	car wont start with the fuse blown.. hrmm. dont believe thats true. pulling it is same effect. and it starts fine ad everything works.

05-26-2012, 01:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	If you look at page 26 of the PCS section of the service manual you'll see the schematic of the IPDM E/R (module next to the battery). It is indeed a 10A fuse location #48. This feeds the steering lock relay which feeds the steering lock unit. Give me a few minutes, I'll get a screen shot and upload it for you guys. Great find! Bossless1 and weaponx like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-26-2012, 01:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Here is the schematic. BHR-370z, 2sl0w and weaponx like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z Last edited by GaleForce; 05-27-2012 at 09:12 AM. Reason: To eliminate confusion

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Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Excellent work guys. I had thought about pulling the fuse if mine ever went to try and get it going. Great to know this solves the steering lock dilemma __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

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