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    The dreaded steering lock issue.

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    Here you are step by step :
     
    Having read extensively about the steering lock failure, even the supposed revision C/D i decided to take fate in my own hands and remove the fuse that controls it, not wishing to be stranded or being given a hefty bill by Nissan to replace it when my warrenty runs out in a few months time!
    Many people in the USA have done this mod which takes about 10mins to do without any issue whatsoever and of course is replaceable in the same amount of time should you require to do so
    .I have lifted the pics from the American site cos my camera battery flat, so everything in pics is on the opposite side on our cars ( passenger side ) under battery cover.


    I first removed the battery cover held by push clips... .user2381_pic55405_1348065331.jpg

    Remove the battery bracket. There are 4 plastic clip holding it. Pop the plastic clip open with a flat headed screw driver and pull it out. Slide the bracket towards the passenger side wing as the bracket is under the stiffening bar.

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    Remove HALF of the plastic weather stripe. The weather stripe goes all the way to the driver side so you don't have to remove the entire thing. There are 4-5 clips that needs to unplug. To remove them, gently twists and pull upwards (these clips are plastic so they will break).

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    You can now fully access the fuse box. Pop open the two clips and slide the box upwards.

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    Open the box and locate the fuse and remove it.




    The first picture shows where I pulled the fuse and the second one denotes it's location in the box.

    MAKE SURE THE CAR IS IN 'ACCESSORY' MODE FIRST!!!!
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    The dreaded steering lock issue.

    in 370z General

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    Yep thats my advice also !

    In the mean time this may be of use to you and save some money. An extract from the other forum.

     
    As has been said here and in other threads, there was a known issue with these locks back in 2013.  At the time I liaised with Nissan UK on behalf of the club and they released a VSC  to get the locks replaced free of charge .
     
    Recently I have been back in touch with Nissan UK because we've had a few cases arise again within the club.  So Nissan Customer Services are now looking out for failures and these will be highlighted if you report the issue direct to them, rather than via your dealer.
     
    Therefore, I would urge anyone with a steering lock issue to report it to Nissan CS rather than just take it to their dealer to repair.  By all means get your car to your dealer, but raise a call with Nissan CS and get a reference number.
     
     

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