Is it just me? (Life after pulling the steering lock fuse)

SouthArk370Z

As far as I can tell, the delayed start "problem" is not related to disabling the ESCL - too many ppl who have not disabled the ESCL have the same symptoms.

Disabling the ESCL may exacerbate the situation, but reports don't seem to be consistent.

When you disable the ESCL you are only killing power to the microswitches inside the ESCL. There is an electronic module that stays powered and must be present and working (talking to the BCM) for the car to start.

The best theory I've heard for the reason for the delay is that the car is doing some self-diagnostics that, for some unknown reason, are not run before every startup.

In any case, it appears that the delay is not harmful, just annoying.

Try replacing the fuse and see if the delay goes away.

Since the ESCL is an anti-theft device, Nissan is understandably pretty tight-lipped about how it works. All the above is based on the FSM, my personal experience, and what I've read from other users. YMMV

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