Steering lock problem solved (for real)

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.

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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!!

Baer383 · 05-28-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

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

Glad we could help

wheee! · 05-28-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaddi_inc

Thanks for the pics, rep'd. Also rep'd Dai and Baer, thanks fellas!

just so I understand, you simply pulled the fuse box up and out? only the harness was holding it in place, no clips?

Thanks again fellas!

My harness was tucked into the frame a little, so be careful when lifting it out to not damage the harness. I used a long screwdriver to ease the harness away from the body cavity.

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

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).

The box (when free of the clips) moves easily, just watch the harness like mentioned above

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

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

Props to Baer and Dai! I was glad to help out with the pics! Thanks for the reps!

Baer383 · 05-28-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

My harness was tucked into the frame a little, so be careful when lifting it out to not damage the harness. I used a long screwdriver to ease the harness away from the body cavity.

The box (when free of the clips) moves easily, just watch the harness like mentioned above

Props to Baer and Dai! I was glad to help out with the pics! Thanks for the reps!

always glad to help with good information.

KingZee · 05-28-2012, 04:30 PM

This is awesome, I was going to order the $50 part to get this fixed but this is a much better option. Going to run out and do this right now.

Baer383 · 05-28-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

This is awesome, I was going to order the $50 part to get this fixed but this is a much better option. Going to run out and do this right now.

Glad we could save you $50 bucks.

jetguy · 05-28-2012, 05:50 PM

I also just did this. Thanks guys! ill buy you a beer next we are out!!

Baer383 · 05-28-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jetguy

I also just did this. Thanks guys! ill buy you a beer next we are out!!

We may just hold you to that

Huckleberry · 05-28-2012, 07:22 PM

just took that fuse out. it only took me a total of 5 minutes!

Baer383 · 05-28-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

just took that fuse out. it only took me a total of 5 minutes!

another satisfied customer

And your payment to me and Dai is a repp

daisuke149 · 05-28-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

another satisfied customer

And your payment to me and Dai is a repp

eff that. ill take a dollar!

enough dollars and i can go to McDonalds!! woo. (im hungry)

05-28-2012, 04:30 PM	#99 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 40 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 423	This is awesome, I was going to order the $50 part to get this fixed but this is a much better option. Going to run out and do this right now. __________________ Focus ST

05-28-2012, 05:50 PM	#101 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	I also just did this. Thanks guys! ill buy you a beer next we are out!! __________________ Z1 intake tubes,K&N,sprint booster,side stripes,9500ix, blendmount,laser jammers,AVIC-X920BT,TS-C720PRS, PRS2200DT,2x BTA6250D,275/40/18 conti dw, dynamat,reversed the +/- on the floor shift,tint,cover

05-28-2012, 07:22 PM	#103 (permalink)
Huckleberry Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 410 Drives: Z Rep Power: 13	just took that fuse out. it only took me a total of 5 minutes! __________________

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Phaddi_inc Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 111 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 14	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	#95 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Awesome DYI Fix Thread. Thanks for all the hard work, pics and comments. You guys make this easy. Thank you!!