yah, ive not recovered my $500 reimbursement for the steering lock i bought on my own 3yrs ago to do the swap.

nissan consumer affairs is being a dumbarse canned message lady about it. at this point i dont care. 500 is a chunk of change but not worth my time chasing it.

Bad news, after less than a month driving around with the recall fix from the dealer, the issue is back again and I was having problems starting up my car again yesterday....this makes me so mad, barely had the car for not even 2 month and its already been to the dealer once for 2 weeks and now going back again

I need to pull my fuse again, after recall, but I am too lazy lately.

Sorry I did not go through all the posts but I had my lock replaced under the warranty. Today I went to leave the apt and the car cranks but does not start...the lock is not working right wheel is unlocked when off and is not clicking on or off with the ignition...does not seem exactly like a standard lock failure...yes no?

If the car is cranking, then the ESCL is OK (or at least failed in a good position).

Yes its not working and the wheel turns with everything off...it started once but promptly died when I hit the lock button on the handle out of habit I was gonna go pull the fuse.

I pulled my fuse out today per baer's thread and followed instructions. Is there a way to know if I did it right?

If you no longer hear the ESCL whirring when you first push the start button and the car starts, then you did it right.

^thx. I'll try it tomorrow.

I may be wrong about what triggers the ESCL to retract. It may retract when you get in the car. Been so long since mine worked that I don't remember. Just listen for the whirr - if you don't hear it, that's a good sign that you did it right.

Filed a complaint with BBB, this is incredibly upsetting

still having issues with the steering lock?

It may not be the steering lock after all, because from what I understand now is that if its the steering lock issue then the car wont start at all...
In my case the car tries to start but then stalls...but when trying the 2nd time or giving it gas the first time itll start

hmm yea that is my understanding as well. have you seen this thread?

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ring-lock.html

i have not encountered the issue yet, but it possibly could be the clutch switch if you have a manual or the brake switch if auto

this is BS. dealership denied my ask for a new steering lock. i have a 2010 with a Rev C lock. they said my VIN doesnt fall under the affected vehicles.

If you haven't done so already, pull the fuse (or cut the wire). As far as I know, there have been no reports of the steering lock causing problems after the fuse is pulled.

f this car and f nissan

I believe this happened to me today...
Keys work and even swapped out the battery... still no good...
red key sign keeps blinking, and when car is locked the red key light is constantly on...
I am about to take this to dealership tomorrow, anyone know how much it costs to fix this? I believe I am no longer on the warranty since my car is 4 years old and have around 50k miles on it...

It's a recall so you are good. It will take a few hours to install if the dealer have the part on stock.

Anyone have the issue where the car wont start the first time but starts after?

great info here guys, my 370z would not start and after reading your posts, I fixed it myself and saved thousands of dollars. I am hours from the dealership and took the sl module apart and put a nut in it and voila! it started thanks!!!

I had my steering lock replaced last week to the tune of $1200. I contacted Nissan on both Facebook and Twitter, they initiated a case number and after a few days of phone tag, this morning I got a call that my reimbursement was denied because the car was out of warranty (2010 Z, 41K miles).

ATTENTION!! 2009-2010 owners with steering lock/wont start issues
 

Steering Lock is still covered even after the warranty is expired because it's a "RECALL".

The person who called you is an idiot.

Edit:
My steering lock was replaced by the dealer after the warranty was expired. I called them first to make sure they confirm the recall and have SLU in stock which they did.

Call Nissan again and tell them the steering lock that u replaced its freaked recall! No matter if your warranty is expired or not they have to honor the recall!

Some 2010s were not covered under the TSB/recall. :(

Understandable. But obviously his steering lock was bad. They should do something about it since it was recall part.

:iagree:

tell nissan to hire canned message writers from amazon india (or whereever). much better support.

btw i got like 5 recall notices in the mail, 2 of which came waaay PAST warranty.

i tossed them all.

I was just wondering if there is a risk of the stering wheel lock will get engaged while you are driving... I currently have my car at the dealer and they are waiting for my response tomorrow if I'm going to pay 1200.

I haven't seen any reports of an ESCL engaging while the car is in motion. IIRC, the car looks at the ESCL only during starting and will not shut off the car if it moves out of position when running. YMMV

If you pull the fuse (or cut the wire), the motor that locks the steering wheel is disabled and will not turn at all.

If you have the ability/tools, you may be able to disassemble the ESCL and physically set it to the unlocked position. Then just pull the fuse and you are good to go.

See link in my sig for more info.

This just happened to me this afternoon, I called my local dealer and the advisor said my vin didnt show any recalls....
I have an extended warranty but im still not liking where this is going....
Having it towed now.

key light started flashing about 3 days ago, weather has been unusually cold, also had been noticing the car starting very sluggishly the past few days but the volt meter was showing 14.

ATTENTION!! 2009-2010 owners with steering lock/wont start issues
 

I'd advise you to call another dealer. Good luck!

Can I install a new SLU while it is stuck in Lock.
 

My car has been locked since Sunday, the windows rolled down (never up) every time the doors where opened and it was about to rain, all dealerships where closed so I towed it to a friends residential garage.

I found a link where I can order a new SLU.

Can I install a new one while the existing one is stuck in LOCK?

Does anyone have instructions, how hard is it to install?

Replacing the SLU is a fairly easy job but there's more to it than just replacing the ESCL/SLU. See link in my sig for more info. The FSM has procedures - link in my sig, also.

2011 370Z here (9/2010 build date). 52k miles.

Pulled car into garage on Thursday morning and it has been there since. Trickle charged overnight, power seems good; headlights, rear lights, interior lights, and horn all work as normal. Push to start button reads lock. Purchased 60k mile extended warranty at 47k, so I'm covered.

Have I had this steering lock failure as well?

I want to have the car towed today, but service is not open and the windows are down.

Thomas:shakes head:

ATTENTION!! 2009-2010 owners with steering lock/wont start issues
 

If the battery is good, shouldn't you be able to operate or reset the windows? Others who had an experience SLU issues please chime in.

Had car towed on a flatbed to Autoway Nissan of Clearwater yesterday. Service rep said it would have been ~$1300, but because I have the extended warranty I'm paying a $100 deductible. I also spoke with a young woman who is paying $1075 for the same issue on her 2010 Maxima. Dealer said car would be ready today (Monday).

Why has there not been a class action suit over this yet?

Thomas

There is a recall on the item. Neither person should have to pay anything. The dealer is a crook. My car was out of warranty. Call Nissan HQ and complain. Loudly. Give them the dealership name and Managers name.

No, even with the fob in the slot beneath the dash, the push-to-start surround still reads "LOCK." Car will not go to ACC, so I cannot operate windows. Dome lights, headlights, tail lights, and brake lights do not require ACC, so they work.

Do not know how to "reset" windows. Moot point at this time since car is going to be picked up when I get out of work here in a few hours.

My service rep (my first experience with him--new dealership) stated to me that there is no factory recall for this item on my vehicle and that it would have cost me approximately $1300.

He said on some "other cars" there IS a recall. Apparently there is no recall on the Maxima as per my friend with the 2010 that has paid $1075.23 for the repair on her vehicle.

I have googled recalls for the SLU for the 370Z, but only found a TSB (technical service bulletin).

I would be glad to join in on any campaign and help out fellow Z owners.

Thomas :driving: