New Guy Needs Help! - SLU Failure

kntrider · 03-27-2013, 08:25 PM

So I have had my Z 2 weeks and the SLU failed tonight.

Here's the kicker that really pisses me off, I just took it into Bankston 2 days ago for the recall and it failed tonight!!

I've searched and doesn't seem to be a fix but get towed to dealer, is this still correct?

I'm beyond upset right now!

Any help is appreciated.

DEpointfive0 · 03-27-2013, 08:27 PM

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isayimandrew · 03-27-2013, 09:20 PM

You can try hitting the slu repeatedly while trying to start it

03g35coupe6mt · 03-27-2013, 09:46 PM

so your saying the steering lock that just got replaced has already failed ?

Jasonle · 03-27-2013, 09:47 PM

wow

kntrider · 03-27-2013, 10:15 PM

That's exactly what I'm saying.

I'm going to try to get them to send a tech on site to avoid possible tow truck damage.

Fortunately the car is at my place.

I've put on less than 100 miles ans started the car less than 10 times prior to the recall failure...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03g35coupe6mt

so your saying the steering lock that just got replaced has already failed ?

cv129 · 03-27-2013, 10:20 PM

Sry for the bad luck op. Once it's fixed again, just pull the fuse. Mine is 09 and I am not even gonna bother with the recall.

03g35coupe6mt · 03-28-2013, 09:32 AM

shows you how good the replacement ones are . i will most definately be leaving my fuse removed

Sh0velMan · 03-28-2013, 09:38 AM

So, I can help you out.. shoot me a PM.

DEpointfive0 · 03-28-2013, 09:40 AM

I'm posting this on Nissan's FB and twitter

kntrider · 03-28-2013, 10:56 AM

Thanks everyone, as much as I have enjoyed the car the past couple of weeks I'm enjoying the community even more!

So after trying to beat the hell out of my steering wheel and SLU for over an hour without luck and a sleepless night since my car was parked outside with both windows more than half down it started up this morning like nothing ever happened.

First thing I did was drive it around for a few minutes, brought it into my garage. Put it in ACC mode and yanked the fuse! So hopefully problem resolved!

The fuse did not take me a few minutes like some, I had some stubborn clips and I found it easier to use 2 flat heads to lift the clips.

This video was extremely helpful and will definitely help any of you looking to remove the fuse:
370z Steering lock fix - YouTube

I did call the dealer telling them about the issue and they stated they were confident it wasn't the new part and must be something else and to bring it in to have it looked at...no thanks!

Thank you all for the help, happy driving and please pull the fuse or get stressed out like I did.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

So, I can help you out.. shoot me a PM.

7speed · 03-28-2013, 11:08 AM

Thats some bull ......I may just have to pull fuse after all.

Sh0velMan · 03-28-2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7speed

Thats some bull ......I may just have to pull fuse after all.

Can't believe you haven't already lol, remember what happened to MINE? :P

7speed · 03-28-2013, 01:25 PM

HAHA yeah I know.

How yours locked up on day of mod meet...should have clued me in do mine that same moment. LOL

cv129 · 03-28-2013, 01:45 PM

[QUOTE=kntrider;2238023]

I did call the dealer telling them about the issue and they stated they were confident it wasn't the new part and must be something else and to bring it in to have it looked at...no thanks!

[QUOTE]

Uh....that's another way to say they f'd up the installation...some junior mechanic chewed on a wire or something.

03-27-2013, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
kntrider Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 49 Drives: 14 370 S BLK M6 Rep Power: 13	New Guy Needs Help! - SLU Failure So I have had my Z 2 weeks and the SLU failed tonight. Here's the kicker that really pisses me off, I just took it into Bankston 2 days ago for the recall and it failed tonight!! I've searched and doesn't seem to be a fix but get towed to dealer, is this still correct? I'm beyond upset right now! Any help is appreciated.

03-27-2013, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-28-2013, 09:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
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03-27-2013, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
isayimandrew Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 321 Drives: 13 370Z Nismo MR M6 Rep Power: 13	You can try hitting the slu repeatedly while trying to start it

03-27-2013, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 15	so your saying the steering lock that just got replaced has already failed ?

03-27-2013, 10:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,270 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	Sry for the bad luck op. Once it's fixed again, just pull the fuse. Mine is 09 and I am not even gonna bother with the recall.

03-28-2013, 09:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 15	shows you how good the replacement ones are . i will most definately be leaving my fuse removed

03-28-2013, 11:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 14	Thats some bull ......I may just have to pull fuse after all. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

03-28-2013, 01:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 14	HAHA yeah I know. How yours locked up on day of mod meet...should have clued me in do mine that same moment. LOL __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

03-28-2013, 01:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,270 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	[QUOTE=kntrider;2238023] I did call the dealer telling them about the issue and they stated they were confident it wasn't the new part and must be something else and to bring it in to have it looked at...no thanks! [QUOTE] Uh....that's another way to say they f'd up the installation...some junior mechanic chewed on a wire or something.

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