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01-08-2014, 11:59 AM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

It's an automatic lock. If your steering wheel is...

It's an automatic lock. If your steering wheel is not locking when you turn the car off then you either: don't have an ESCL, or yours has already been disabled, or you got lucky and yours failed in...

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04-10-2013, 09:37 AM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

If the work was not done at a Nissan-authorized...

If the work was not done at a Nissan-authorized service center I can understand them wanting to verify that it was actually done and done properly.

You should be able to use any Nissan dealer to...

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03-28-2013, 08:59 AM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

That's not an ESCL/SLU problem. The dash lights...

That's not an ESCL/SLU problem. The dash lights will work but the ignition will not go to ACC or ON if it's the steering lock. Sounds like a battery problem or parasitic drain.

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03-08-2013, 11:26 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

I haven't seen the official announcement yet, but...

I haven't seen the official announcement yet, but they usually go by VIN; warranty status shouldn't be a factor. Your '09 should be covered.

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03-08-2013, 07:37 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

I haven't seen an official announcement yet, but...

I haven't seen an official announcement yet, but others are reporting that dealers are already taking care of it. Contact your dealer with your VIN....

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03-07-2013, 10:15 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

Not sure why Google didn't pick that up. The...

Not sure why Google didn't pick that up.

The description at your link says "Genuine Nissan 370Z Upgraded Steering Lock Set" (my emphasis). Maybe there is a difference.

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03-07-2013, 08:09 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

Googling "D8700-JF00" turns up nothing to do with...

Googling "D8700-JF00" turns up nothing to do with SLUs. My guess is that either the first character was copied wrong or 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D, ... .

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01-26-2013, 02:50 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

Fantastic job! Repped. :tiphat: Now if we...

Fantastic job! Repped. :tiphat:

Now if we could just find someone to reverse-engineer the electronics, a plugin module to fake out the BCM could be built. Maybe someone could build/sell them a...

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01-25-2013, 04:29 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

It may not be the pin that makes the switches, it...

It may not be the pin that makes the switches, it may be the plastic ring that the motor turns. It's been so long since I read those posts that I can't remember for sure. If you haven't done so...

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01-25-2013, 04:08 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

If the switches are still working, that should do...

If the switches are still working, that should do the trick. If grease has gotten between the contacts, it sounds like you have the ability to cut traces and/or solder jumpers to get the proper...

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01-25-2013, 01:34 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

The GT-R recall lists excess grease as the reason...

The GT-R recall lists excess grease as the reason for failure. Grease gets thicker when it gets colder. Cold probably makes things worse, but, with all the failures that happen in warmer weather, is...

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01-14-2013, 08:03 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

The procedure is the same for physically removing...

The procedure is the same for physically removing the SLU whether it has the steering wheel locked or not.
If you can't get the SLU to unlock/make switches AND you can't replace the SLU yourself,...

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12-27-2012, 01:29 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

If that's not worth a rep, I don't know what is....

If that's not worth a rep, I don't know what is. ;)

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12-18-2012, 01:19 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

No one has posted anything about a recall that I...

No one has posted anything about a recall that I have noticed. I imagine it will be big news on here and hard to avoid if it ever happens. I encourage you to file a complaint with the NHTSA...

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11-27-2012, 03:49 PM

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Sticky: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

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Posted By SouthArk370Z

I went ahead and pulled the fuse before mine...

I went ahead and pulled the fuse before mine failed. I suggest you do the same (or one of the other fixes), ASAP, before it goes out again. Once you pull the fuse, you don't have to replace the...

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