How much have u put up with ur 370z?

alcheng · 01-04-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I'm asking because I bought my 2009 370z about 6 months ago, I love the car so much it's in my top 5 cars that I love! But recently (2 weeks ago) my slave cylinder gave out and I had to get it replace even though nissan "help me" pay half of it I ended up paying toying 150 dollars and repair 500 dollars. So I was upset about the whole situation but I got over it, now just today I guess I have the "Steering lock fuse" problem and from what I have seen it looks like I might have to take it to the dealer AGAIN! Unless I want to try and fix it myself which sometimes that can backfire on you.

So at This moment I'm pretty frustrated, I really just want to drive. Wouldn't you think that the more expensive the car is the longer it would last or the less issues it should have?

What have you put up with ur Z? Maybe I'm complaining about something we have all gone through with our Z

Sorry to hear your two problems with an 3+ years old car.....

Those two are the most common problem with the 370z...

But for an 3+ years old car... you might as well want to purchase an extended warranty for peace of mind.

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I feel like Crying! I shouldve gone with a Camaro! (I dont really mean that) It Sucks! and to make much worse the car is at my works parking lot tonight through the night with a window slightly open!

A Camaro....?? What makes you believe a domestic is more reliable than a Japanese????

DLSTR · 01-04-2013, 02:45 PM

I put up with nothing so far. Car is great and I get to drive it very very fast when I want to

Stick with the Z overall you cannot get a better all around sportscar in my book. It does everything right and is fun to drive and admire. Ive owned much more expensive and exotic machinery and I LOVE this car. Like all other cars occasionally something with be an issue. Fix it and move on. Chin up!

R0bDC · 01-04-2013, 05:48 PM

What is this water like liquid coming out of my eyes as I walk away from the Nissan dealer where my 370z is being held.

We were so young and naive

Felix 808 · 01-04-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

What is this water like liquid coming out of my eyes as I walk away from the Nissan dealer where my 370z is being held.

We were so young and naive

You can expect it to be tears of joy when you go to pick it up

Stay positive my friend

R0bDC · 01-04-2013, 06:36 PM

$1000.00 Dollars to fix it and it's not covered by my warranty. WOW! It's really not fair. We should really think about calling Nissan Consumer Affairs and tell them they really need to recall this Fuse because its a bunch of Bull..............

XwChriswX · 01-04-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

$1000.00 Dollars to fix it and it's not covered by my warranty. WOW! It's really not fair. We should really think about calling Nissan Consumer Affairs and tell them they really need to recall this Fuse because its a bunch of Bull..............

The cost of potential lawsuits was less than the cost of a recall, therefore, no recall.

svt to 370z · 01-04-2013, 07:15 PM

so im confused. i have an 09 with 7k on it. I have not so far had any issues. Am I reading this right if i pull a fuse out I will not have the steering lock issue? Or if I take it in to nissan they can fix this before it may happen?

R0bDC · 01-04-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by svt to 370z

so im confused. i have an 09 with 7k on it. I have not so far had any issues. Am I reading this right if i pull a fuse out I will not have the steering lock issue? Or if I take it in to nissan they can fix this before it may happen?

From what I have read you can take it out youself and avoid ever going through this issue.

LiquidCrewZ · 01-04-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

From what I have read you can take it out youself and avoid ever going through this issue.

Link plz...

OldGuy · 01-05-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by svt to 370z

so im confused. i have an 09 with 7k on it. I have not so far had any issues. Am I reading this right if i pull a fuse out I will not have the steering lock issue? Or if I take it in to nissan they can fix this before it may happen?

Do it yourself or have your corner mechanic do it. My Nissan dealer estimated $200. My corner mechanic friend, who changes my oil and does my inspections, did it in 7 minutes and, when I asked I much I owed, he said, "Don't worry about it. Have a good day."
'Nuff said.

cptspeed · 01-04-2013, 07:51 PM

true^^

redline727 · 01-04-2013, 08:02 PM

Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

That's the link for the wire cut solution along with the harness and also find links to the fuse pull thread. Put your reading glasses on it's a long thread but a good read to really undsterand the problem and all the solutions. You can pick your favorite. I recommend the harness its plug and play, reversible, cheap and great quality plus offers additional options for he owner.

Baer383 · 01-04-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I'm asking because I bought my 2009 370z about 6 months ago, I love the car so much it's in my top 5 cars that I love! But recently (2 weeks ago) my slave cylinder gave out and I had to get it replace even though nissan "help me" pay half of it I ended up paying toying 150 dollars and repair 500 dollars. So I was upset about the whole situation but I got over it, now just today I guess I have the "Steering lock fuse" problem and from what I have seen it looks like I might have to take it to the dealer AGAIN! Unless I want to try and fix it myself which sometimes that can backfire on you.

So at This moment I'm pretty frustrated, I really just want to drive. Wouldn't you think that the more expensive the car is the longer it would last or the less issues it should have?

What have you put up with ur Z? Maybe I'm complaining about something we have all gone through with our Z

Are you having a steering lock fuse problem or a steering lock problem?

R0bDC · 01-04-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Are you having a steering lock fuse problem or a steering lock problem?

I just got confirmation from the Dealer that its the Steering lock fuse

Baer383 · 01-04-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

I just got confirmation from the Dealer that its the Steering lock fuse

Well what did they say,did it blow,did the steering lock cause it to blow,did the IPDM go bad which blew the fuse?

01-04-2013, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21269	I put up with nothing so far. Car is great and I get to drive it very very fast when I want to Stick with the Z overall you cannot get a better all around sportscar in my book. It does everything right and is fun to drive and admire. Ive owned much more expensive and exotic machinery and I LOVE this car. Like all other cars occasionally something with be an issue. Fix it and move on. Chin up! onzedge, TheGreatOne, JARblue and 1 others like this.

01-04-2013, 07:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 19	true^^ __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

01-04-2013, 08:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
redline727 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: RVA Posts: 203 Drives: '13 MUSTANG GT 6MT Rep Power: 16	Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional That's the link for the wire cut solution along with the harness and also find links to the fuse pull thread. Put your reading glasses on it's a long thread but a good read to really undsterand the problem and all the solutions. You can pick your favorite. I recommend the harness its plug and play, reversible, cheap and great quality plus offers additional options for he owner. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 6MT ROUSH intake \| ROUSH axle back \| ROUSH shift knob \| ROUSH coil covers 2009 NISSAN 370Z SOLD

01-04-2013, 05:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 14	What is this water like liquid coming out of my eyes as I walk away from the Nissan dealer where my 370z is being held. We were so young and naive

01-04-2013, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 14	$1000.00 Dollars to fix it and it's not covered by my warranty. WOW! It's really not fair. We should really think about calling Nissan Consumer Affairs and tell them they really need to recall this Fuse because its a bunch of Bull..............

01-04-2013, 07:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
svt to 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: berea,oh Posts: 139 Drives: 09 red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 16	so im confused. i have an 09 with 7k on it. I have not so far had any issues. Am I reading this right if i pull a fuse out I will not have the steering lock issue? Or if I take it in to nissan they can fix this before it may happen?