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

FairladyZ10PG · 05-10-2014, 12:34 AM

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

SouthArk370Z · 05-10-2014, 01:05 AM

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

FairladyZ10PG · 05-10-2014, 01:08 AM

^thx. I'll try it tomorrow.

SouthArk370Z · 05-10-2014, 01:18 AM

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.

kingcobra · 06-03-2014, 04:04 PM

Filed a complaint with BBB, this is incredibly upsetting

Drex · 06-03-2014, 05:18 PM

still having issues with the steering lock?

kingcobra · 06-03-2014, 05:37 PM

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

Drex · 06-03-2014, 08:06 PM

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

Car won't start!...and it's not the Steering Lock...

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

chops · 06-19-2014, 09:14 PM

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.

SouthArk370Z · 06-19-2014, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

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.

kingcobra · 06-21-2014, 08:32 PM

f this car and f nissan

JZNx · 07-03-2014, 12:25 AM

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...

BeemaaZ · 07-03-2014, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JZNx

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.

kingcobra · 07-31-2014, 02:54 PM

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

truckshop1999 · 09-19-2014, 06:10 AM

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!!!

05-10-2014, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 256	I pulled my fuse out today per baer's thread and followed instructions. Is there a way to know if I did it right? __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

05-10-2014, 01:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If you no longer hear the ESCL whirring when you first push the start button and the car starts, then you did it right. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-10-2014, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 256	^thx. I'll try it tomorrow. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

05-10-2014, 01:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	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. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-03-2014, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
kingcobra Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 133 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	Filed a complaint with BBB, this is incredibly upsetting __________________ '10 370Z Roadster Touring w/sports, navi

06-03-2014, 05:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	still having issues with the steering lock? __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

06-03-2014, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
kingcobra Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 133 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	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 __________________ '10 370Z Roadster Touring w/sports, navi

06-03-2014, 08:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	hmm yea that is my understanding as well. have you seen this thread? Car won't start!...and it's not the Steering Lock... 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 __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

06-19-2014, 09:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	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.

06-21-2014, 08:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
kingcobra Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 133 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	f this car and f nissan __________________ '10 370Z Roadster Touring w/sports, navi

07-03-2014, 12:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
JZNx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: **SoCal Posts: 246 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	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...

07-31-2014, 02:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
kingcobra Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 133 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	Anyone have the issue where the car wont start the first time but starts after? __________________ '10 370Z Roadster Touring w/sports, navi

09-19-2014, 06:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
truckshop1999 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: canada Posts: 1 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 11	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!!!

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