Steering lock problem solved (for real)

wheee!

1) Correct: if the clutch switch was the cause, you would be able to cycle through ACC and off but just no starting.
2) If you have put the key in the slot and it won't start, it is NOT your key battery
3) If you can turn your steering wheel side to side, YOU ARE NOT in steering lock and the switch is not activated. Pulling the fuse will stop the car from locking the steering in the future only, but will not allow you to start the car just because you pulled the fuse.

It sounds like your condition is somewhat unique in that you can turn your steering wheel and still not start the car even after resetting the ECU with the battery disconnected.

You MAY be forced to have the dealer run diagnostics on this one.... sorry

PS: Your english is better than my Arabic. Thank you!

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SouthArk370Z

Sounds like the ESCL to me. The steering wheel can be physically unlocked but the switches inside the ESCL/SLU aren't being actuated. Try bumping the ESCL with your hand/fist/hammer until the switches change state and allow you to start the car. THEN pull the fuse.

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Saudi-370Z

Thank you guys i will take it to the dealer tomorrow and will pull the fuse once it's running

wheee! : thank you sir for your help

Saudi-370Z

SouthArk . I tried this one , no luck

JARblue

I wouldn't hesitate to try it a few more times before you take it in tomorrow. If I recall correctly, there are a few people that were successful at banging on the steering column while pushing the start button trying to get the car to turn on (btw... for the steering lock fuse removal, the car does not have to be running - just get it in the ON or ACC mode). At least one commented that it took a pretty good whack before the method finally worked.

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