How many of you have pulled the steering lock fuse?

Ryan's Nissan · 02-22-2013, 02:12 PM

[QUOTE=zentropy;2003390]This is worth quoting so that more people see it.

It's important to note that not only is this a preventitive measure but IT CAN fix the issue if your lock mechanism has already failed. The only thing you will need is a rubber mallet and a bit of patience. Once your steering lock fails the steps are essentially the same. No clutch/brake, gently tap the lock mechanism with the rubber mallet while simaltaneously pushing the on button. If you're lucky(like I was) the lock will unseize and allow you to go into the "on" position. Once you're there follow the above steps. QUOTE]

I don't want to sound dumb, but just making sure that I follow you. If the vehicle has already failed, and we cannot get it to turn back on will removing the fuse do anything?

And I'm sure yet another dumb question, where is the lock mechanism?

isayimandrew · 02-22-2013, 02:25 PM

[QUOTE=Ryan's Nissan;2179517]

Quote:

Originally Posted by zentropy

This is worth quoting so that more people see it.

It's important to note that not only is this a preventitive measure but IT CAN fix the issue if your lock mechanism has already failed. The only thing you will need is a rubber mallet and a bit of patience. Once your steering lock fails the steps are essentially the same. No clutch/brake, gently tap the lock mechanism with the rubber mallet while simaltaneously pushing the on button. If you're lucky(like I was) the lock will unseize and allow you to go into the "on" position. Once you're there follow the above steps. QUOTE]

I don't want to sound dumb, but just making sure that I follow you. If the vehicle has already failed, and we cannot get it to turn back on will removing the fuse do anything?

And I'm sure yet another dumb question, where is the lock mechanism?

Removing the fuse after it fails wont do anything. And the SLU is underneath the steering wheel

VDC_OFF · 08-21-2012, 03:16 PM

so is this problem only for 2009's or all models?

VCuomo · 08-21-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

so is this problem only for 2009's or all models?

I believe it's mainly for 2009 and 2010 models. I think the design was changed for the 2011 model year.

VDC_OFF · 08-21-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

I believe it's mainly for 2009 and 2010 models. I think the design was changed for the 2011 model year.

cool im safe, thanks!

Mr&Mrs · 08-21-2012, 04:13 PM

Pulled it in two Z's now.

wheee! · 08-26-2012, 04:45 PM

Batter is dead??... did you pull the battery cables by chance?

SPOHN · 08-26-2012, 06:09 PM

No issues here. Three months

MACSIMIZER · 08-26-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

No issues here. Three months

That doesn't count your car was in the body shop for two.

Mt Tam I am · 08-26-2012, 10:28 PM

Battery recharged and starts fine. The car has sounded weak on starts for awhile.

SouthArk370Z · 10-24-2012, 12:11 PM

Just pulled the fuse on my '09. Very easy job. Took about 10 minutes and the only tool I needed was a small, flat-blade screwdriver for the plastic pop-rivets. Most difficult part was getting the fuse out (I didn't have a puller handy).

DEpointfive0 · 11-06-2012, 12:23 AM

I really like the feature to be honest... I also have a warranty to 120K miles, I couldn't really care less, free rental car for me!

kidkotic2001 · 11-06-2012, 08:28 AM

When I had my 09 I pulled it out but on my 2012 I have not done so. Is this still an issue for the 2012?

JD_2003_svt · 11-06-2012, 08:32 AM

Did it the 2nd day I had the car. First mod.. haha

03g35coupe6mt · 11-06-2012, 08:59 AM

pulled fuse over the summer . no issues

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02-22-2013, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ryan's Nissan Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 15 Drives: Nissan Altima 2009 Rep Power: 14	[QUOTE=zentropy;2003390]This is worth quoting so that more people see it. It's important to note that not only is this a preventitive measure but IT CAN fix the issue if your lock mechanism has already failed. The only thing you will need is a rubber mallet and a bit of patience. Once your steering lock fails the steps are essentially the same. No clutch/brake, gently tap the lock mechanism with the rubber mallet while simaltaneously pushing the on button. If you're lucky(like I was) the lock will unseize and allow you to go into the "on" position. Once you're there follow the above steps. QUOTE] I don't want to sound dumb, but just making sure that I follow you. If the vehicle has already failed, and we cannot get it to turn back on will removing the fuse do anything? And I'm sure yet another dumb question, where is the lock mechanism? Last edited by Ryan's Nissan; 02-22-2013 at 02:16 PM.

08-21-2012, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
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08-26-2012, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
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10-24-2012, 12:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	Just pulled the fuse on my '09. Very easy job. Took about 10 minutes and the only tool I needed was a small, flat-blade screwdriver for the plastic pop-rivets. Most difficult part was getting the fuse out (I didn't have a puller handy).

11-06-2012, 12:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17153	I really like the feature to be honest... I also have a warranty to 120K miles, I couldn't really care less, free rental car for me!

11-06-2012, 08:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
kidkotic2001 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 541 Drives: Like Crazy Rep Power: 17	When I had my 09 I pulled it out but on my 2012 I have not done so. Is this still an issue for the 2012? __________________ ThAt WaS a CrAzY nIgHt

11-06-2012, 08:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
JD_2003_svt Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 18 Drives: 09 Touring Sport 6M Rep Power: 14	Did it the 2nd day I had the car. First mod.. haha

11-06-2012, 08:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 16	pulled fuse over the summer . no issues

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