Will370z Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I always seem to be a harbinger of doom Will.# You know what... my steering lock issue started with the' replace battery warning' icon too. I duely replaced with a new battery but ultimately the inevitible happened Re The assembly!! I still think you have a steering lock assembly problem but i hope i'm 100% wrong. # That said. you won't be particularly worried as your on great terms with your local NMD. Have a top weekend mate. Marco Marco You were correct, she died this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hope you get it sorted quickly Will. At least when fixed you can relax and get it out of your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I always seem to be a harbinger of doom Will.# You know what... my steering lock issue started with the' replace battery warning' icon too. I duely replaced with a new battery but ultimately the inevitible happened Re The assembly!! I still think you have a steering lock assembly problem but i hope i'm 100% wrong. # That said. you won't be particularly worried as your on great terms with your local NMD. Have a top weekend mate. Marco Marco You were correct, she died this morning. Nooooooooooooooooooo!! You need to get that fixed pronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr1ngle Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I always seem to be a harbinger of doom Will.# You know what... my steering lock issue started with the' replace battery warning' icon too. I duely replaced with a new battery but ultimately the inevitible happened Re The assembly!! I still think you have a steering lock assembly problem but i hope i'm 100% wrong. # That said. you won't be particularly worried as your on great terms with your local NMD. Have a top weekend mate. Marco Marco You were correct, she died this morning. Gutted for you Wil. Hope you can get a quick fix bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) AA just been, car completely dead so couldnt get anything off the diagnostic machine. Flatbed truck coming tomorrow morning to take me back down south. Hope they fix it by friday. Wonder how long before they do a recall in the UK Got to work out how to get it up a 40degree drive backwards tomorrow morning. I thought the plastic cover about the rear single light was for the tow hook, apparently not. Dont fancy 4 rugby players pushing at the front to get her up. May have to tow from under the car but that looks like a big no in the manual and is likely to catch the bodywork. Joy Edited April 1, 2013 by Will370z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Poor Rosie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 With the rear transit tie down bolt, if it's just for getting it up the drive. if careful it should be OK. The AA flat bed will have a leccy winch on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightine Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 With the rear transit tie down bolt, if it's just for getting it up the drive. if careful it should be OK. The AA flat bed will have a leccy winch on it. Is your steering lock on or off? Mine was off which made it easier to load and move around to load and unload. The trucks do have electric winches and they shouldn't use the towing eye to load on to the bed Can the truck reverse up the drive to unload? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 With the rear transit tie down bolt, if it's just for getting it up the drive. if careful it should be OK. The AA flat bed will have a leccy winch on it. Is your steering lock on or off? Mine was off which made it easier to load and move around to load and unload. The trucks do have electric winches and they shouldn't use the towing eye to load on to the bed Can the truck reverse up the drive to unload? I thought that was the purpose of the towing eye, why do you say they shouldnt use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightine Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 With the rear transit tie down bolt, if it's just for getting it up the drive. if careful it should be OK. The AA flat bed will have a leccy winch on it. Is your steering lock on or off? Mine was off which made it easier to load and move around to load and unload. The trucks do have electric winches and they shouldn't use the towing eye to load on to the bed Can the truck reverse up the drive to unload? I thought that was the purpose of the towing eye, why do you say they shouldnt use it? From what I have been told that they are often (generally not Nissan specific) not strong enough for the job and can pull out etc They will more than likely use the suspension strut sometimes using the towing eye as back-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 This is going to be a fun day, flat truck arrived and cant get up the drive, 2nd rescue vehicle on its way to assist lol. Rosie sure does the attention when she misbehaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 is it a steep drive then ? of when they collect (sorry couldn't resist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marconorth Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Good luck Will mate. We now collectivly know a lot about the symptoms/quirks & sequence of events that lead up to total failure of the steering lock assembly. Mine failed in the unlock mode & so luckily i was able to steer her directly onto the AA's flatbed. I was kind of lucky, in that my 370 failed facing downhill & didn't take a lot of pushing on. Mine (which is also lowered nearly 30MM) just about went on ok without use of a winch but tbh i was 'bricking it' as i guided my car onto the flatbed!! Final note....It is very possible that the complete motor assembly (which you need) will be on back order. Possibly 2-3 weeks for Nissan to get the part into UK from via Holland. Once they get hold of the thing it can easily be swapped over in less than an hour. Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Good final outcome - see this http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/69561-important-update-370z-recall-for-steering-lock-issue/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Glad to see this is sorted - and for future members too now - good work Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) is it a steep drive then ? of when they collect (sorry couldn't resist) Ask and you shall receive. This is the drive Thats where she died No way this is going to fit, only just got up the lane AA van number 2 to the resuce Towed me up the lane Up and on What a fun way to while away a few hours, thank god the steering hadnt locked otherwise i would have been bu**ered. AA blokes were brilliant, inspected the car in detail before and after and pointed out all the chips and scratches - thanks mate. Alloys were also clear and untouched - i was extra careful. Edited April 3, 2013 by Will370z 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Will can I have your car please? Well you did say ask and...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marconorth Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Nice little pictorial report Will :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philb1965 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Just got the garage to order my lock so thanks for the heads up, mines 300588. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Good to see the AA pulling their weight. I hope I never need them, but good to know they can do the business if needed. What a fun way to while away a few hours, thank god the steering hadnt locked otherwise i would have been bu**ered. Sure the AA would have some wheel skates, that would have got Rosie moving, might have been a bit interesting guiding her up the drive though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Locked this thread - see here for action post the recall http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/70110-370-steering-lock-issue-recall-action/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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