Steering lock problem solved (for real)

SouthArk370Z · 05-31-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LennyK

... For those who have pulled the "Steering Lock" fuse (next to the battery)
Have you had any problems since (any further warning lights)?...

That fuse powers the motor in the ESCL and, IIRC, nothing else. Pulling the fuse will not have an effect on any other part of the car. The FSM has schematics showing what's going on.
I removed the fuse in my '09 Touring and had zero problems related to ESCL fuse removal for the two years or so I kept the car after that.

There's a link in my sig to a thread that summarizes a lot of the posts on this site abput ESCL problems/fixes. Hasn't been updated in quite a while, but things haven't really changed since last update.

wheee! · 01-06-2017, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I finally grew a pair and pulled the fuse box up and out... it was being held in by the harness, so be careful when pulling it out. Here are the pics people are waiting for....

The first picture shows where I pulled the fuse and the second one denotes it's location in the box.

AGAIN! MAKE SURE THE CAR IS IN 'ACCESSORY' MODE FIRST!!!!

This is a repost of the fuse location... just because.

DemandedAce · 01-06-2017, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

This is a repost of the fuse location... just because.

Haha ty but I got the correct fuse both times, that's the most perplexing thing about this to me

daisuke149 · 05-28-2012, 10:42 AM

Thanks man. Was thinking of doing the photos and maybe a video of it today. but it might storm out.

If anyone in the atlanta area is apprehensive and wants help doing it.. just pm me and we can meet up n all.

Could possibly video the whole process and upload it to youtube.

Huckleberry · 05-28-2012, 11:24 AM

i'll be trying this soon!

thanks.

Baer383 · 05-28-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

i'll be trying this soon!

thanks.

No problem

daisuke149 · 05-28-2012, 11:31 AM

there are 2 sorta push tabs at the top.

Clearly visible at the top of the box. Push them and then pull up. First time i had to get it out was a bit tough... (No pun intended).

Phaddi_inc · 05-28-2012, 11:35 AM

k, thanks guys, im going to try now...

daisuke149 · 05-28-2012, 11:36 AM

as caution again.. dont forget to have the car in accessory mode so its unlocked when you pull it out..

daisuke149 · 05-28-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

as caution again.. dont forget to have the car in accessory mode so its unlocked when you pull it out..

Altho dont be scared to try this incase you forget to have it unlocked before you pull the fuse.

just put the fuse back in... then unlock it and pull it out again.

Phaddi_inc · 05-28-2012, 12:31 PM

Ya it was a bit tough to get it out, the tabs were easy to release but I had a tough time wiggling it out

I had to lift the windshield trim and the battery cover frame in order to have enough room to lift it out. Released the 2 tabs at the bottom to remove the cover and all worked out well. Thanks again guys, the fuse has been relocated to my arm rest compartment.

IMG02510-20120528-1315.jpg

phaddi_inc

Baer383 · 05-28-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaddi_inc

Ya it was a bit tough to get it out, the tabs were easy to release but I had a tough time wiggling it out

I had to lift the windshield trim and the battery cover frame in order to have enough room to lift it out. Released the 2 tabs at the bottom to remove the cover and all worked out well. Thanks again guys, the fuse has been relocated to my arm rest compartment.

Attachment 47864

phaddi_inc

No problem

don't forget well deserved repps for me and Dai

Phaddi_inc · 05-28-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

No problem

don't forget well deserved repps for me and Dai

if I can rep you twice in one day I would!

Not sure if mine would have failed, but i take a lot of road trips in the Z and would rather not leave it to chance.

Thanks!

Nut_N_Much · 05-28-2012, 12:46 PM

Awesome DYI Fix Thread. Thanks for all the hard work, pics and comments. You guys make this easy. Thank you!!

cptspeed · 05-28-2012, 11:54 AM

just did this.........and ........everything went a stated in earlier posts. no problems. Thanks again guys!

05-28-2012, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Huckleberry Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Age: 41 Posts: 410 Drives: Z Rep Power: 15	i'll be trying this soon! thanks. __________________

05-28-2012, 11:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 33	there are 2 sorta push tabs at the top. Clearly visible at the top of the box. Push them and then pull up. First time i had to get it out was a bit tough... (No pun intended). Adam426 likes this.

05-28-2012, 11:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 19	just did this.........and ........everything went a stated in earlier posts. no problems. Thanks again guys! __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

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Phaddi_inc Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 111 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 16	Ya it was a bit tough to get it out, the tabs were easy to release but I had a tough time wiggling it out I had to lift the windshield trim and the battery cover frame in order to have enough room to lift it out. Released the 2 tabs at the bottom to remove the cover and all worked out well. Thanks again guys, the fuse has been relocated to my arm rest compartment. IMG02510-20120528-1315.jpg phaddi_inc

05-28-2012, 12:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 28	Awesome DYI Fix Thread. Thanks for all the hard work, pics and comments. You guys make this easy. Thank you!!