Z Won't Start: Immobilized?

ElVee · 11-13-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

If the lock is engaged it's too late to pull the fuse, I would hit the Steering wheel lock with a hammer and see if that disengages the lock. Then pull the fuse from under the hood.

This is confirmed to work. ^^

4r3s · 11-13-2013, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

If the lock is engaged it's too late to pull the fuse, I would hit the Steering wheel lock with a hammer and see if that disengages the lock. Then pull the fuse from under the hood.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElVee

This is confirmed to work. ^^

Which is downright sad because its supposed to be a security feature. A security feature that is thwarted with some simple thumping of a hammer

Liquid_G · 11-13-2013, 01:23 PM

^ its only thwarted when the mechanism gets stuck.

4r3s · 11-13-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

^ its only thwarted when the mechanism gets stuck.

hmmm, that's interesting. We don't need to go into how or why you know that

Mhaddy · 11-13-2013, 10:36 PM

I tried all of the known workarounds/DIY fixes to no avail in the parking lot of my subway garage. Thankfully I had CAA and the nearest dealership was <5 KM away so it was a free tow... only 5.5 hrs of my time from experiencing the problem to safely at home.

Spoke to the head tech at the dealership today and they confirmed the existence of the TSB and said if that's all that's wrong, then everything would be covered under warranty and I'd be out of there without spending a dime. I'm waiting for a call back when they've had a chance to look at the Z... will report back my findings.

Until then, I share with you this sad, sad image:

wheee! · 11-14-2013, 09:24 PM

I wonder if this is maybe the clutch switch instead of the steering lock....

Sent from Canadia

SS_Firehawk · 11-14-2013, 09:27 PM

Mid cycle 11's don't have that problem. Mines a late August build. Early 11's confirmed by one.

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Riptide67 · 11-14-2013, 09:50 PM

Mine turned out to be the clutch pedal sensor. Even after I had my SLU replaced under recall.

Mhaddy · 11-15-2013, 06:28 PM

Turned out to be the steering unit lock and it was replaced with a revision "D", which even sounds more GTR-like

. Picked her up last night at no charge to me but the bill for the part and labour was $924 taxes in. Thank goodness for a recall and to everyone in this thread and in the others who helped diagnose.

I will look into pulling the fuse on the weekend

.

NISSNISS370Z · 11-17-2013, 12:26 PM

Why get it replaced and still pull the fuse?

NISSNISS370Z · 11-17-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Tow costs $25-175 and warranty replaces it for free.

They will just put a brand new one in, so you may want to pull the fuse.

I still haven't pulled the fuse since its been replaced. I need to do it ASAP.

Thanks for reminding me

Why replace it and still take the fuse out?

Riptide67 · 11-17-2013, 12:33 PM

Bc it could happen again even on a new SLU. There are reports of them failing as well.

NickTurnon · 11-17-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NISSNISS370Z

Why replace it and still take the fuse out?

Because I don't want to get stranded again

onzedge · 11-17-2013, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Because I don't want to get stranded again

nmjaxx9 · 11-17-2013, 01:35 PM

That sucks.

11-13-2013, 01:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 43	^ its only thwarted when the mechanism gets stuck. __________________

11-13-2013, 10:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 15	I tried all of the known workarounds/DIY fixes to no avail in the parking lot of my subway garage. Thankfully I had CAA and the nearest dealership was <5 KM away so it was a free tow... only 5.5 hrs of my time from experiencing the problem to safely at home. Spoke to the head tech at the dealership today and they confirmed the existence of the TSB and said if that's all that's wrong, then everything would be covered under warranty and I'd be out of there without spending a dime. I'm waiting for a call back when they've had a chance to look at the Z... will report back my findings. Until then, I share with you this sad, sad image: __________________ Mad Dog Studios; graphics & web dev 370z Gallery on Flickr '09 370z & '10 GSXR600

11-14-2013, 09:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	I wonder if this is maybe the clutch switch instead of the steering lock.... Sent from Canadia __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

11-14-2013, 09:27 PM	#22 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	Mid cycle 11's don't have that problem. Mines a late August build. Early 11's confirmed by one. Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

11-14-2013, 09:50 PM	#23 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	Mine turned out to be the clutch pedal sensor. Even after I had my SLU replaced under recall. wheee! likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

11-15-2013, 06:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 15	Turned out to be the steering unit lock and it was replaced with a revision "D", which even sounds more GTR-like . Picked her up last night at no charge to me but the bill for the part and labour was $924 taxes in. Thank goodness for a recall and to everyone in this thread and in the others who helped diagnose. I will look into pulling the fuse on the weekend . onzedge likes this. __________________ Mad Dog Studios; graphics & web dev 370z Gallery on Flickr '09 370z & '10 GSXR600

11-17-2013, 12:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
NISSNISS370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Why get it replaced and still pull the fuse? __________________ "Rectum, Damn near killed em"

11-17-2013, 12:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	Bc it could happen again even on a new SLU. There are reports of them failing as well. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

11-17-2013, 01:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	That sucks.

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