How many of you have pulled the steering lock fuse?

SurfDog · 02-08-2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 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!

Tapatalk & such etc

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

doesntcount · 02-08-2013, 10:04 AM

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.

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02-08-2013, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
doesntcount Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Waterloo Posts: 34 Drives: 09 370Z Bk M6 SP Nav Rep Power: 17	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.