How many of you have pulled the steering lock fuse?

SurfDog

It won't work because your lock has a switch inside which needs to be depressed (lock open) before you pull the fuse. The ultima lock will open and press the switch. Your busted one wont. Sorry dude.

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glockman

pulled mine last week it was easy. the tech at the dealer said let him know when i find out what to do .so much for service dept.

asdfsammich

I don't think the dealer replaced anything yet.

They did a 'test' with a working Altima slu to confirm his slu is dead.

I think the question is, will the fuse pull method work with his broken slu. It won't. Even if he did the fuse pull while the working Altima slu is installed, I don't think his car would start with his slu back in, because his slu is in the wrong position.

I could be wrong but that's what makes sense based on reading the threads.

He could try to start his car one last time (this would put his slu in the right position) by hitting the slu hard with a mallet, then pull the fuse.

Or, less common, but it's been done, he can open his broken slu, manually put it in the right position, then do the fuse pull method.

If any of that works it saves $1,600!


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SurfDog

I agree. Re-installing the broken SLU. With or without a pulled fuse will not let the car start. The SLU can be broken, but it has to be broken in the full open/ unlocked position (which yours is not).or your car will not start.

Tapping on it till it cycles open/unlocked (then pulling fuse while it is in the full unlocked position) or replacing it are your only options. By the way don't use a mallet, use something small and hard like a screwdriver so you get many many firm, but really really "sharp' impacts. the idea is to shake loose a jammed plastic gear, not damage the casing. (some damage is okay though)

I recommend trying to convince the service dudes to replace it for free, then pulling your fuse while the new one is still working.

The first part is hard the second part is easy.

Good luck

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doesntcount

Ha. The service guys are definitely not going to replace it for free. My hope is that Nissan Consumer Affairs will help me out here. At least if they're interested in having me ever consider their vehicles again.

I gotta say, I'm close to trading in my Z for BRZ right about now.

SurfDog

BRZ??? Yikes! You ARE pissed.

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kenchan

dave2401

09 with 11.5k miles, pulled mine this past weekend. Thx for the great info!

Baer383

Your welcome.

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tjlazer

I just pulled the fuse. I have a 2009 and I'm at 30,000 miles and my warantee just expired. Better safe than sorry. Saving $500-$1,200 and hassles of a tow feels great.

No starting delay so far, but it's only been like 5 starts so far...

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DEpointfive0

Agreed, I'll pull mine the day the warranty is out, until then, I pray it fails

Baer383

The starting delay has not been linked to the steering lock issue whether you cut the brown wire or pull the fuse.

Your welcome now send me a dollar.

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DEpointfive0

Why am I giving YOU the dollar?!?!?! Lol
You gotta give me $20 for the talking turkey

Baer383

The dollar is b/c I was the one who made the thread and found out how and where to remove the fuse thats why you owe me a dollar.

Steering lock problem solved (for real)

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asdfsammich

Yep. You have all the relevant info and have it all sorted with the right understanding. Good work.

So, once you find your SLU you'll be good to try this out.

I'm hoping it works for you because then we can chalk up another save thanks to this forum lols. And it'll expand the scope of the coolness, cuz the cost savings fix will be out there with our NISSAN brothers.




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