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

SouthArk370Z · 05-07-2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

Ever since I pulled the steering lock fuse, it seems like it takes a couple of seconds for my car to react after I push the red button.
At first, I thought it was user error; clutch not all the way in, didn't push the button hard enough or long enough. But now, I'm pretty sure that my car takes an extra second or so to wake up post-pulling the steering lock fuse.

Anyone else experiencing this?

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

b15 · 05-07-2013, 09:56 PM

I pulled mine and it happens intermittently. My 08 Altima did the same and I never disabled the SLU on it so I personally dont think its directly related.

nmjaxx9 · 05-07-2013, 10:00 PM

2011+ no steering lock issues!!

Dallaz · 05-07-2013, 11:05 PM

Pulled mine as well. Takes longer now for sure but I guess that's just how it goes lol that or steering locked up on you!

OldGuy · 05-08-2013, 08:34 AM

I've driven my Z with the fuse in (before the fix), with the fuse pulled (also before the warranty fix) and with the fuse back in, after the warranty fix. Sorry, but I notice absolutely no difference at all in any of those scenarios.

kenchan · 05-08-2013, 01:45 PM

taking notes... start car with one leg out the door... check.

wat happens if one of my wife's leg's out the other door? would it start before i press the GTR button?

Mt Tam I am · 05-08-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

taking notes... start car with one leg out the door... check.

wat happens if one of my wife's leg's out the other door? would it start before i press the GTR button?

Naw. She might stop traffic though.

kenchan · 05-08-2013, 02:07 PM

adding note.... leave wife at home... check!

olddudesrule · 05-09-2013, 08:22 PM

2012 Nismo. Seems to take a second or so to start. I think it's perfectly normal. My Z06 ignition was slightly quicker to start, but I don't think it's any big deal.

Baer383 · 05-11-2013, 11:35 AM

I said this in the beginning when I made the "remove the fuse thread" the 2 are not related!!!

I had a starting delay on my 2010 w/fuse installed ,and now have a delay once and awhile in my 2013 Nismo with no lock at all.

LunaZ · 05-12-2013, 07:48 AM

Okay...
So to answer my question;
- No, it's not just me. There's an intermittent delay in the car starting up when the start button is pushed.
- Yes, it's just me. The intermittent delay in the car starting up when the start button is pushed has no correlation to pulling the steering lock fuse.

Mt Tam I am · 05-12-2013, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

Okay...
So to answer my question;
- No, it's not just me. There's an intermittent delay in the car starting up when the start button is pushed.
- Yes, it's just me. The intermittent delay in the car starting up when the start button is pushed has no correlation to pulling the steering lock fuse.

Either yes or no. You nailed it!

JARblue · 05-12-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Either yes or no. You nailed it!

Actually, I think it's more complicated than that

It is just him in that it's not related to the steering lock, but it isn't just him because numerous people have the same experience (myself included) that makes it seem related to the steering lock, except that it is just him because there are people that have the same experience who haven't pulled the fuse or don't have a steering lock at all. So really, it's both yes and no

Vichtz · 05-12-2013, 10:59 PM

After I pulled my fuse, I gained 20 HP and my wiener got bigger. The resale value on my home went up too. No difference in start times though.

forza370z · 05-12-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

After I pulled my fuse, I gained 20 HP and my wiener got bigger. The resale value on my home went up too. No difference in start times though.

Then you definitely outdated. The new Nissan SLU Gen D unit gains 50 HP out of the box. No pulling fuse required. It sounds badazz too.

05-07-2013, 11:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dallaz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Dallas Posts: 1,272 Drives: 09MontereyBlu370z6MT Rep Power: 17	Pulled mine as well. Takes longer now for sure but I guess that's just how it goes lol that or steering locked up on you! __________________ AeroJacket Lip Kit \| GTR switch \| NISMO S-Knob \| Blacked-Out-EVERYTHING\| 5% Tint \| Carbon Fangs/Upper Trim \| VOSSEN CV3's \| Painted Headlights \| CF Diffuser

05-08-2013, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	adding note.... leave wife at home... check! Mt Tam I am likes this.

05-11-2013, 11:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 31	I said this in the beginning when I made the "remove the fuse thread" the 2 are not related!!! I had a starting delay on my 2010 w/fuse installed ,and now have a delay once and awhile in my 2013 Nismo with no lock at all. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

05-12-2013, 07:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 514	Okay... So to answer my question; - No, it's not just me. There's an intermittent delay in the car starting up when the start button is pushed. - Yes, it's just me. The intermittent delay in the car starting up when the start button is pushed has no correlation to pulling the steering lock fuse. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

05-12-2013, 10:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	After I pulled my fuse, I gained 20 HP and my wiener got bigger. The resale value on my home went up too. No difference in start times though. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

05-07-2013, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36573	I pulled mine and it happens intermittently. My 08 Altima did the same and I never disabled the SLU on it so I personally dont think its directly related.

05-07-2013, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	2011+ no steering lock issues!!

05-08-2013, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 18	I've driven my Z with the fuse in (before the fix), with the fuse pulled (also before the warranty fix) and with the fuse back in, after the warranty fix. Sorry, but I notice absolutely no difference at all in any of those scenarios.

05-08-2013, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	taking notes... start car with one leg out the door... check. wat happens if one of my wife's leg's out the other door? would it start before i press the GTR button?

05-09-2013, 08:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 14	2012 Nismo. Seems to take a second or so to start. I think it's perfectly normal. My Z06 ignition was slightly quicker to start, but I don't think it's any big deal.

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