z wont start

KaienZ34 · 02-06-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

Would I need to reprogram the keys, and would it matter which lock I got if im just going to pull the fuse

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You won't have to reprogram the keys no matter which route you go. Maybe you can buy/borrow ken's spare one, pull the fuse then swap ken's out for your dead one. SideNote: that may or may not work, I haven't heard of anyone doing it that exact way, just a thought.

maizenblue · 02-06-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

You won't have to reprogram the keys no matter which route you go. Maybe you can buy/borrow ken's spare one, pull the fuse then swap ken's out for your dead one. SideNote: that may or may not work, I haven't heard of anyone doing it that exact way, just a thought.

Hmm, the damn dealer is trying to charge me to reprogram them. That would be a cool idea to swap but might just be a hassle if it doesnt work once I take his spare back out.

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kenchan · 02-06-2014, 06:51 PM

you have to lay on your back completely and look directly up behind the steering column take a flash light.

check diy for pict.

Pintsize725 · 02-06-2014, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you have to lay on your back completely and look directly up behind the steering column take a flash light.

Easier said than done.

kenchan · 02-10-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Easier said than done.

Typical stereo, obd2 related install position.

JARblue · 02-10-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lpsscc

I just can't understand how it would not be covered. It's so well known and documented. My 2010 did the same thing a few days before Christmas. Totally covered including the 150 dollar tow.

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Originally Posted by mrthomr

I have a 2010 Roadster and my local Nissan checked my Vin at my request in October. Not covered. I'll be pulling fuse once it comes out of hybernation.

It's all about the revision of the ESCL. To my knowledge, there is Rev A, B, C, and D. At some point in 2010, all of the 370Z began getting the Rev D model. The Rev D model is the latest one, and the one that is supposed to be installed for a recall. Before the recall, there were already reports on this forum of the Rev D model going bad. A few people had late 2010 or after models which already had the Rev D, and one guy even had his Rev B replaced with a Rev D, which subsequently failed. It is a bull$hit recall by Nissan.

ElVee · 02-10-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you have to lay on your back completely and look directly up behind the steering column take a flash light.

check diy for pict.

....hot

VCuomo · 02-06-2014, 09:26 PM

Your dealer is full of sh!t. Reprogram the keys? Yeah, right - nice way for them to pick your pocket some more...

I bet that your column lock is covered under the recall and the dealer is just trying to get cash out of you. Call a couple of other dealers, or Nissan's Consumer Affairs (I think that's what it's called, an 800 number should be in the Owner's Manual) and see what they say.

If it really isn't covered under the recall, go back to the dealer and pound on the lock and you should be able to release it. After it's been released, drive out of that stealership like a bat out of hell and do as kenchan suggested - pull the fuse or clip the brown wire.

maizenblue · 02-07-2014, 10:11 AM

alright so i walked into the dealership service department today, hammer in hand. the guy at the desk just gave me a wtf look as i walked over to my car. started bashing on the steering lock and what do you know, it worked! took her home and clipped the brown wire, hopefully no more steering lock issues for me!

Justice97 · 02-07-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

alright so i walked into the dealership service department today, hammer in hand. the guy at the desk just gave me a wtf look as i walked over to my car. started bashing on the steering lock and what do you know, it worked! took her home and clipped the brown wire, hopefully no more steering lock issues for me!

That would have been a you tube moment lol.

I would have loved to seen the guys face. I bet he about crapped lol.

Awesome job to all who walked Maizenblue through his troubles and saved this young man a lot of money.

Props to all.

maizenblue · 02-07-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Justice97

That would have been a you tube moment lol.

I would have loved to seen the guys face. I bet he about crapped lol.

Awesome job to all who walked Maizenblue through his troubles and saved this young man a lot of money.

Props to all.

Yes, thank you all so much. So appreciative for this forum

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kenchan · 02-07-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

alright so i walked into the dealership service department today, hammer in hand. the guy at the desk just gave me a wtf look as i walked over to my car. started bashing on the steering lock and what do you know, it worked! took her home and clipped the brown wire, hopefully no more steering lock issues for me!

GJ. you see, the best diy's are all done by the kenchan.

now pull the fuse or cut brown wire while it works.

kenchan: diy, tools needed are hammer.

DE: diy, tools needed are pliers.

onzedge · 02-07-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

alright so i walked into the dealership service department today, hammer in hand. the guy at the desk just gave me a wtf look as i walked over to my car. started bashing on the steering lock and what do you know, it worked! took her home and clipped the brown wire, hopefully no more steering lock issues for me!

VCuomo · 02-07-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

alright so i walked into the dealership service department today, hammer in hand. the guy at the desk just gave me a wtf look as i walked over to my car. started bashing on the steering lock and what do you know, it worked! took her home and clipped the brown wire, hopefully no more steering lock issues for me!

Very cool!

Did they get your keys reprogrammed for you?

metthem · 02-08-2014, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

alright so i walked into the dealership service department today, hammer in hand. the guy at the desk just gave me a wtf look as i walked over to my car. started bashing on the steering lock and what do you know, it worked! took her home and clipped the brown wire, hopefully no more steering lock issues for me!

That is freaking awesome!!!!!!

02-06-2014, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you have to lay on your back completely and look directly up behind the steering column take a flash light. check diy for pict. KaienZ34 and ElVee like this.

02-07-2014, 10:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
maizenblue Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 288 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	alright so i walked into the dealership service department today, hammer in hand. the guy at the desk just gave me a wtf look as i walked over to my car. started bashing on the steering lock and what do you know, it worked! took her home and clipped the brown wire, hopefully no more steering lock issues for me! kenchan, KaienZ34, onzedge and 6 others like this.

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02-06-2014, 09:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 18	Your dealer is full of sh!t. Reprogram the keys? Yeah, right - nice way for them to pick your pocket some more... I bet that your column lock is covered under the recall and the dealer is just trying to get cash out of you. Call a couple of other dealers, or Nissan's Consumer Affairs (I think that's what it's called, an 800 number should be in the Owner's Manual) and see what they say. If it really isn't covered under the recall, go back to the dealer and pound on the lock and you should be able to release it. After it's been released, drive out of that stealership like a bat out of hell and do as kenchan suggested - pull the fuse or clip the brown wire.