Steering lock problem solved (for real)

Baer383 · 11-23-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

okay this was untrue. I just got back from dealer he says my airbag is fine. The light is not supposed to stay on while driving it is only supposed to light up a moment during start to show the airbag is off. He says this is new to the Z the older Nissans had the light stay on.

Anyhow sorry if I confused anyone.

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Re: My earlier post in this thread

I do occasionally get the delay between pressing the start button and the engine cranking. It doesn't happen very often and I have not been able to identify any pattern.
Someone reported that pulling the fuse affected passenger airbag function - maybe the two are related. I can't recall if I had a passenger when I got the delays.

Read this

SouthArk370Z · 11-23-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Read this

You have dashed my only hope of figuring out the delay. Thanks alot!

I do appreciate you pointing it out. I missed that when I was scrolling through the replies. Here's a real one: Thanks!

I'd still like to know why the delay and, especially, why not every time?

Maybe someone will come up with an answer some day.

daisuke149 · 11-23-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

You have dashed my only hope of figuring out the delay. Thanks alot!

I do appreciate you pointing it out. I missed that when I was scrolling through the replies. Here's a real one: Thanks!

I'd still like to know why the delay and, especially, why not every time?

Maybe someone will come up with an answer some day.

I got the delay when i would hit the start button really quick while my door was still shutting. Only time i ever noticed it happen.

SouthArk370Z · 11-23-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

I got the delay when i would hit the start button really quick while my door was still shutting. Only time i ever noticed it happen.

hmmmm I sometimes reach over and hit the start button while closing the door but haven't noticed if I get the door closed before I hit the button. It would make sense, since the door ajar switch and the steering lock unit are all part of the security system. I will have to investigate. Thanks for the info.
I'm going to the dealer for an oil change tomorrow, maybe one of the mechanics can shed some light.

Edit: Just tried it with the door open and no delay on four starts.

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