Steering lock problem solved (for real)

SouthArk370Z · 05-03-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JaviZ

Pulled the steering lock fuse (quadruple checked). Still hear the damn thing unlocking when I go to ACC and car still won't start every time. How the hell is this possible?

Something else I've noticed is I don't get the key warning in the cluster. I get a clutch warning. WTF!

Are you sure it's not the fuel pump you are hearing? If you pulled the right fuse, there should be no noise from the ESCL.

Sounds like your clutch switch needs adjustment. Car won't start if it thinks the clutch pedal is not pressed.

JaviZ · 05-04-2015, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Are you sure it's not the fuel pump you are hearing? If you pulled the right fuse, there should be no noise from the ESCL.

Sounds like your clutch switch needs adjustment. Car won't start if it thinks the clutch pedal is not pressed.

Thanks, I'll check that out and give it a try.

grobie · 05-04-2015, 05:26 AM

There is another little trick for the steering lock. If the lock goes bad, and you have a no start, you can remove the steering lock and wedge the lock in the down position, which tricks the BCM into thinking that the steering wheel is unlocked and ready to start...this can be done even after the lock fails. Just an FYI!

05-04-2015, 05:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
grobie Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 19 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Rep Power: 12	Steering Lock There is another little trick for the steering lock. If the lock goes bad, and you have a no start, you can remove the steering lock and wedge the lock in the down position, which tricks the BCM into thinking that the steering wheel is unlocked and ready to start...this can be done even after the lock fails. Just an FYI! Smashley and Ommateal like this.

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