car wont start ipd steering lock

scgolfer7 · 11-13-2012, 12:47 PM

The steering lock is directly underneath your steering wheel/column. It is a silver box with a sticker on it(the sticker will have a bunch of letter "E's" on it.) The first picture on this thread is what it will look like when you are laying in your floorboard looking up at the column. http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ix-w-pics.html

Once you hit that a few times while pressing the Start/Button, you should here the lock retract and the car will go into "ACC" mode.

SouthArk370Z · 11-13-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by maciaqua

what is EMC? disconnect the whole fuse box? which one?

For now, don't worry about the ECM. It's possible that you have an ECM problem, but MUCH more likely that you have a failed steering wheel lock (use the site search at the top of every page for more than you really want to know about SWL failure in 370Zs).
As everyone is trying to tell you, get the vehicle back from the dealer and try using the percussive force method of freeing up the stuck SWL (you will find at least one good DIY when you do the search mentioned above).
If you are able to free the SWL, remove the fuse supplying power to the SWL (search).
If you cannot free the SWL, then you will have to get the dealer to replace it or DIY (search). I don't know much it should cost to get a mechanic to do the job, but $1600 sounds pretty high for a $500-700 part and an hour of labor. Only requires one special tool that every Nissan dealer should have and most DIYers can jury rig or do without.

If fixing the SWL does not fix the problem, THEN is the time to suspect the ECM.

Good luck.

scgolfer7 · 11-13-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Good job especially while on the road.

Yeah, I stopped at a gas station to get a drink before heading home, and it was stuck when I got back in to leave. I had been looking at the fix for a few weeks but never got around to it... Glad to have actually got it to work, that part is expensive and there is no downside to not having a functioning lock that I know of.

zentropy · 11-13-2012, 05:16 PM

you're retes if you'reTE=wheee!;2013925]Some people have had luck by tapping on the ipd steering lock box with a mallet via screwdiver etc while trying to start the car. It may lossen the screw drive mechanism enough to power up. Once it is in the "on" mode (not running), PULL THE FUSE! problem gone forever.[/QUOTE]

This. Rubber mallet, tap lock mechanism, push start button without clutch or brake pedal, if/when i starts pull fuse and throw it away. This method costs $0 and about 15 minutes if youre lucky.

kidkotic2001 · 11-13-2012, 07:51 PM

Let us know if you decide to do the mallet and screwdriver approach. I am curious to know how long it took.

ON another note: I would definitely try the mallet banging first because that is a lot of money to throw away and could be used for other things. Like Mods The stealership is just trying to take your money.

DEpointfive0 · 03-18-2013, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by allisonward

Having problem with your car? The scariest thing that can occur to a lot of people is that their vehicle will stop working. Not only does it cost a bunch of cash to pay the mechanic to repair your car, but you will also be without a vehicle until you can come up with the money to do so. A payday cash advance can help you pay the mechanic and get you back to work quicker.

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11-13-2012, 05:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
zentropy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 407 Drives: 2013 Ford Focus ST Rep Power: 15	you're retes if you'reTE=wheee!;2013925]Some people have had luck by tapping on the ipd steering lock box with a mallet via screwdiver etc while trying to start the car. It may lossen the screw drive mechanism enough to power up. Once it is in the "on" mode (not running), PULL THE FUSE! problem gone forever.[/QUOTE] This. Rubber mallet, tap lock mechanism, push start button without clutch or brake pedal, if/when i starts pull fuse and throw it away. This method costs $0 and about 15 minutes if youre lucky. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Stillen CBStillen G3Stillen bumperCobb HFCTein BasicsVossen CV35% TintLED Bulbs http://www.facebook.com/groups/The370ZDfw http://www.facebook.com/paul.lum

11-13-2012, 07:51 PM	#35 (permalink)
kidkotic2001 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 541 Drives: Like Crazy Rep Power: 15	Let us know if you decide to do the mallet and screwdriver approach. I am curious to know how long it took. ON another note: I would definitely try the mallet banging first because that is a lot of money to throw away and could be used for other things. Like Mods The stealership is just trying to take your money. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ ThAt WaS a CrAzY nIgHt

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11-13-2012, 12:47 PM	#31 (permalink)
scgolfer7 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 59 Drives: 09 Z Yellow 6MT Rep Power: 12	The steering lock is directly underneath your steering wheel/column. It is a silver box with a sticker on it(the sticker will have a bunch of letter "E's" on it.) The first picture on this thread is what it will look like when you are laying in your floorboard looking up at the column. http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ix-w-pics.html Once you hit that a few times while pressing the Start/Button, you should here the lock retract and the car will go into "ACC" mode.