How many of you have pulled the steering lock fuse?

geddy lee · 08-21-2012, 12:00 PM

It is very easy to do , takes about 10 minutes. There is a thread in here somewhere with pics, I'll see if I can find it

VCuomo · 08-21-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee

It is very easy to do , takes about 10 minutes. There is a thread in here somewhere with pics, I'll see if I can find it

Here's the thread: http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...lved-real.html

After I performed the fuse pull I posted the steps in that thread; here they are:

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For those of you who haven't done this yet, here are the steps I followed (I'm not sure that they've been put in one place):

Remove the battery compartment cover (two tabs at the front end of the cover).
Remove the four clips from the perimeter of the battery compartment surround. To remove each clip, use a small flat blade screwdriver and gently pry up the center round "head" of the clip, then pull out the entire clip.
Remove the battery compartment surround; note the section at the front driver side that goes under the support bar.
Remove the passenger side windshield cowl's rubber hood seal just to the rear of the battery compartment - there are four clips embedded in the seal, just put your fingers around them from between the firewall and the seal and pull up
Remove the passenger side windshield cowl (two clips that are the same as the battery compartment surround). Note that there is a tab (but no clip) where the cowl goes underneath the windshield seal - pull this up slightly, then pull the cowl out.
The fuse box will now be fully visible and accesible. There are two tabs at the top of the fuse box that go into the steel frame that the box is sitting in. Simultaneously push the two tabs towards the driver side of the car, and then pull the fuse box up and out.
There are two tabs on the bottom of the fuse box (where the harness enters) - push the two tabs and pull the cover open.
Put the car in ACC - you do not have to start the car.
Remove the steering lock 10A fuse (top fuse in the lower lefthand block of four fuses - see the pictures in other posts in this thread, or just look at the diagram that is silkscreened into the top of the fuse box). To remove the fuse, I just used the same flat blade screwdriver that I used on the clips to partially pry up the fuse, then I used my fingers to pull it the rest of the way out. No fuse puller or needle-nose pliers needed.
Turn the car OFF.
Put the cover back on the fuse box.
Put the fuse box back into the steel frame - make sure (a) to align the slots at the center of the box with the tabs in the frame; (b) that the harness will fold under the box and slide down into the area underneath the box; and (c) that the two locking tabs at the top of the box are fully engaged and the box is locked into place when you are done.
If you wish, now is a good time to start the car and make sure that all is well. Make sure that no trim pieces, clips, or tools are loose in the engine compartment when you start the car.
If you did start the car, turn it OFF.
Re-install the windshield cowl. To reinsert the two clips, push the center portion of the clip all of the way up, then insert the clip, then push the center portion of the clip all of the way down (you should hear a click when it engages). If the clip that goes into the passenger fender side of the cowl does not engage (or if the cowl does not lay flat on the fender), you most likely do not have the fuse box fully seated in the steel frame - remove the cowl and go back to step 12.
Re-install the winshield cowl rubber seal.
Re-install the battery surround trim (remember the portion that goes under the bar), re-inserting the four clips the same way as with the windshield cowl.
Re-install the battery compartment cover.
Pop open a tall frosty can of refreshment, stand back, and admire your $500 savings!

I believe that's it! If I forgot anything, I'm sure someone will let us know.

So, in summary: 15-20 minutes of your time and one flat blade screwdriver to save $500 - not a bad deal at all!

Advice: Put the 10A fuse you removed in a ziplock baggie in the car ("just in case"). In fact, next time I visit the auto parts store I'm going to purchase a few spare 10A and 15A fuses and leave them in the same baggie. Also carry a small flat blade screwdriver in the car in case one of the other fuses blows while you're on the road.

Mt Tam I am · 08-21-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

No consequence. If the fuse has been pulled, the circuit is dead (which, in this case, is the whole reason to pull the fuse - to disable the steering lock circuit).

Thank you

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

Here's the thread: http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...lved-real.html

After I performed the fuse pull I posted the steps in that thread; here they are:

Once the fuse fails it can be replaced, hence the extra fuses?

Or no it can not be replaced once it blows, and $500 is blown as well?

I now plan on fuse removal, just so I do not get stuck someplace. I still have a years warrenty and two additional years with some dang thing that added to warrenty.

daisuke149 · 08-21-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Thank you

Once the fuse fails it can be replaced, hence the extra fuses?

Or no it can not be replaced once it blows, and $500 is blown as well?

I now plan on fuse removal, just so I do not get stuck someplace. I still have a years warrenty and two additional years with some dang thing that added to warrenty.

the problem with the steering lock is that the mechanical lock itself fails. not the fuse. The idea of pulling the fuse is to keep the lock in the open position, and then never giving it the chance to fail again by basically turning it on.

Mt Tam I am · 08-21-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

the problem with the steering lock is that the mechanical lock itself fails. not the fuse. The idea of pulling the fuse is to keep the lock in the open position, and then never giving it the chance to fail again by basically turning it on.

Now I get it. Thank you and rep shall be forthcoming.

Alpharetta, GA. You know anybody out there with the last name of Tucker?

daisuke149 · 08-21-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Now I get it. Thank you and rep shall be forthcoming.

Alpharetta, GA. You know anybody out there with the last name of Tucker?

Nah, i try not to associate with people in the city. Only person i know in Alpharetta, chased me down in my car onetime. his name is Bob Head.

VCuomo · 08-21-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

Nah, i try not to associate with people in the city. Only person i know in Alpharetta, chased me down in my car onetime. his name is Bob Head.

Are you sure it wasn't D!ck Head?

zentropy · 11-06-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

Here's the thread: http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...lved-real.html

After I performed the fuse pull I posted the steps in that thread; here they are:

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.

When I called Nissan about this repair I was quoted $1180 not counting tow and rental car. F that fuse and pull that B out.

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]

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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

Ryan's Nissan · 02-22-2013, 02:56 PM

[QUOTE=isayimandrew;2179536]

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Originally Posted by Ryan's Nissan

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

Awesome, I will be attempting to get it into the on position then! Now I just need to find a buddy to help with remove the fuse, if/when I get it on. I'm not very car savy.

EDIT* - I know you said the vehicle has to be on. Does it matter that when it failed my wheel wasnt locked?

isayimandrew · 02-22-2013, 03:13 PM

[QUOTE=Ryan's Nissan;2179579]

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Originally Posted by isayimandrew

Awesome, I will be attempting to get it into the on position then! Now I just need to find a buddy to help with remove the fuse, if/when I get it on. I'm not very car savy.

EDIT* - I know you said the vehicle has to be on. Does it matter that when it failed my wheel wasnt locked?

I have no first hand experience with this since my car didnt come with an SLU. from what i have read though, you can try tapping the actual SLU while trying to start the vehicle and it might start. When it starts just pull the fuse. I dont think it matters if the wheel wasnt locked or not. someone else might have to chime in on that. good luck man! i know theres a couple of DIY's on doing it with some good pics to show what you need to do.

try this link Links to posts about Steering Wheel Lock. theres a lot of info on it there too

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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.

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geddy lee Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delaware Posts: 161 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 15	It is very easy to do , takes about 10 minutes. There is a thread in here somewhere with pics, I'll see if I can find it