How many of you have pulled the steering lock fuse?

Mt Tam I am · 08-26-2012, 03:22 PM

OK I just did it. Now the battery is dead but I assume it will start. Thanks for all the help. I will soon be changing my 2009 Awaiting Steering Lock Failure sig.

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).

robones · 10-24-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

pulled mine and a few friends as well... group pull

LMAO! was it a reach around pull?

j/k!!!

Mt Tam I am · 10-24-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

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).

It is so easy. Good job and sleep well. If my car would not start at the track with all the effort to get there, I would be so mad. It plagued my mind. Now I do not worry.

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Originally Posted by robones

LMAO! was it a reach around pull?

j/k!!!

I like your humor.

And no reach around, he really is a handy puller.

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!

Hbomb · 11-06-2012, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Tried to pull the fuse but it's not there in the 2011 model.

So their is no steering lock issues in 2011's? I could have swore I saw that they didnt get rid of the steering lock until the 2012 model, someone please correct me if I am wrong

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

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.

JARblue · 12-11-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hbomb

So their is no steering lock issues in 2011's? I could have swore I saw that they didnt get rid of the steering lock until the 2012 model, someone please correct me if I am wrong

I just pulled my steering lock fuse out of my 2011. We picked it up in March 2011. My understanding is they discontinued the use of the steering lock mid-2011. Removal took <10 min

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08-26-2012, 03:22 PM	#31 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	OK I just did it. Now the battery is dead but I assume it will start. Thanks for all the help. I will soon be changing my 2009 Awaiting Steering Lock Failure sig. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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08-26-2012, 06:09 PM	#33 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	No issues here. Three months __________________

08-26-2012, 10:28 PM	#35 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	Battery recharged and starts fine. The car has sounded weak on starts for awhile. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

10-24-2012, 12:11 PM	#36 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	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	#39 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	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	#41 (permalink)
kidkotic2001 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 541 Drives: Like Crazy Rep Power: 16	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	#42 (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	#43 (permalink)
03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 15	pulled fuse over the summer . no issues

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