Steering lock problem solved (for real)

DCspartan09 · 01-24-2013, 07:46 PM

Mine just died today at lunch. Went to start, light was flashing, wouldn't start with the key in the fobgina, couldn't get it to go to ACC for the life of me. Had to have it thrown on the flat bed and taken to nearby nissan dealer.

I understand that sometimes yanking on the steering wheel up and down, or tapping on the unit under the steering column can sometimes get it to unlock and allow starting the vehicle and subsequently pulling the fuse. What I haven't really seen much response to is when the SLU fails but in the unlocked position (e.g., never locked after shutting down the engine, and can freely turn the wheels while its off). Sounds like pulling the fuse at this point WONT fix it.

Can anyone help with recommendations on what I CAN do tomorrow when I stop by the dealer to get the car to ACC/ON so I can pull the fuse? Thank you.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure	Thechidz	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	449	01-12-2013 05:05 PM
Fuel Starvation Problem Solved?	ResIpsa	Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip	7	03-01-2012 05:50 PM
Steering lock repair	fritz	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	38	02-22-2012 09:30 PM
steering wheel lock	rosankyslim	Exterior & Interior	4	01-19-2012 03:43 PM
Rear hatch release problem solved!	BluZ	Australia/New Zealand	8	05-22-2010 01:42 AM

01-24-2013, 07:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
DCspartan09 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370z Touring MT Rep Power: 16	Mine just died today at lunch. Went to start, light was flashing, wouldn't start with the key in the fobgina, couldn't get it to go to ACC for the life of me. Had to have it thrown on the flat bed and taken to nearby nissan dealer. I understand that sometimes yanking on the steering wheel up and down, or tapping on the unit under the steering column can sometimes get it to unlock and allow starting the vehicle and subsequently pulling the fuse. What I haven't really seen much response to is when the SLU fails but in the unlocked position (e.g., never locked after shutting down the engine, and can freely turn the wheels while its off). Sounds like pulling the fuse at this point WONT fix it. Can anyone help with recommendations on what I CAN do tomorrow when I stop by the dealer to get the car to ACC/ON so I can pull the fuse? Thank you.