Car stuck on "lock"

dayZ · 02-08-2014, 11:50 PM

I went to cars and coffee this morning, had some dope coffee, checked out some dope whips, but upon leaving, I hopped up into my car and I went to go start it up, and my car is stuck on the "lock" position, doesn't go into acc or on mode? I had to get it towed back to my house.

I researched a little about it, couldn't find a clear answer sadly. I know it's something with that lock non sense, but any sure fixes? Or do I have to replace that one part? Nissan quoted me $1100 and it's on back order, **** that yo

I tried

Beating the **** out of it
Unplugging battery
Pulling fuse

My car is still stuck in lock position, inform me on how ****** I am, thanks.

Edit: my wheel spins and everything just won't start.

DEpointfive0 · 02-08-2014, 11:57 PM

There's a recall. They pay for it and should pay for the tow

dayZ · 02-09-2014, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

There's a recall. They pay for it and should pay for the tow

They asked for my VIN and when I gave it to them and they said my car didn't have the recall... I called 2 Nissan dealerships..

Edit: do all 09-10 models have this recall? or is it only a select amount?

122554 · 02-09-2014, 06:10 AM

The problem was "fixed" on the later '10 models. Mine was built in June and was not a part of the recall.

ituan · 02-09-2014, 06:24 AM

i had a similar issue. mines was built in 11. I called a local known dealer to address the issue and they turned me away because my VIN didn't match any recalls.

My steering lock module crapped out. What I ended up doing was finding the module underneath the steering column and giving it a few wacks with a rubber mallet while repeatedly pressing the ignition button. what this does is it helps loosen the gears that fail inside the module. Only issue with that, is that it will fail again. So my recommendation is to force it to "unlock" then proceed with pulling the fuse.

dayZ · 02-09-2014, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ituan

i had a similar issue. mines was built in 11. I called a local known dealer to address the issue and they turned me away because my VIN didn't match any recalls.

My steering lock module crapped out. What I ended up doing was finding the module underneath the steering column and giving it a few wacks with a rubber mallet while repeatedly pressing the ignition button. what this does is it helps loosen the gears that fail inside the module. Only issue with that, is that it will fail again. So my recommendation is to force it to "unlock" then proceed with pulling the fuse.

how would I go about this?

SouthArk370Z · 02-09-2014, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayZ

how would I go about this?

LOTS of info and DIYs on this subject on this site. See link in my sig for a big list of links to ESCL/SLU threads.

02-08-2014, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
dayZ Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 23 Drives: White 370z Rep Power: 0	Car stuck on "lock" I went to cars and coffee this morning, had some dope coffee, checked out some dope whips, but upon leaving, I hopped up into my car and I went to go start it up, and my car is stuck on the "lock" position, doesn't go into acc or on mode? I had to get it towed back to my house. I researched a little about it, couldn't find a clear answer sadly. I know it's something with that lock non sense, but any sure fixes? Or do I have to replace that one part? Nissan quoted me $1100 and it's on back order, ** that yo I tried Beating the out of it Unplugging battery Pulling fuse My car is still stuck in lock position, inform me on how **** I am, thanks. Edit: my wheel spins and everything just won't start. Last edited by dayZ; 02-09-2014 at 10:26 AM.

02-08-2014, 11:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	There's a recall. They pay for it and should pay for the tow __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

02-09-2014, 06:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 13	The problem was "fixed" on the later '10 models. Mine was built in June and was not a part of the recall. __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

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02-09-2014, 06:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
ituan Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 94 Drives: 11 PW 370z sport mod Rep Power: 14	i had a similar issue. mines was built in 11. I called a local known dealer to address the issue and they turned me away because my VIN didn't match any recalls. My steering lock module crapped out. What I ended up doing was finding the module underneath the steering column and giving it a few wacks with a rubber mallet while repeatedly pressing the ignition button. what this does is it helps loosen the gears that fail inside the module. Only issue with that, is that it will fail again. So my recommendation is to force it to "unlock" then proceed with pulling the fuse.