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Im working on a friends 2010 cube. It wont start, wont even go into accessory mode when the start button is pushed. Just a little key light comes on.
The keys work unlocking and locking the doors.
Battery is good (even used jumper cables)
brake lights are good so brake pedal switch is good
fuses are all good
It all points to the steering wheel lock problem - the actual steering wheel is not locked (you can turn it all the way around in both directions).
I have removed the steering column covers to access the small lock module and wires.
It doesnt appear that replacement parts are easy to get, and seem expensive although I cant be sure when im looking at the right parts and have no part number. Removal isnt easy because its "theft proof". Im happy to solder and jumper and do work on the circuit board I just want to know Im getting the appropriate guidelines for a cube (other nissans seem to have similar problems but with slightly different fixes)
The DIY thread for this fix in this forum seems broken, I cant see any info in that thread - was it removed?
One video on youtube suggests using jumper wires where the little microswitches are but there are some unclear instructions about if you have to have the car running when you do parts of the operation. I may try messaging the guy in the video.
Anyone go through this?
The keys work unlocking and locking the doors.
Battery is good (even used jumper cables)
brake lights are good so brake pedal switch is good
fuses are all good
It all points to the steering wheel lock problem - the actual steering wheel is not locked (you can turn it all the way around in both directions).
I have removed the steering column covers to access the small lock module and wires.
It doesnt appear that replacement parts are easy to get, and seem expensive although I cant be sure when im looking at the right parts and have no part number. Removal isnt easy because its "theft proof". Im happy to solder and jumper and do work on the circuit board I just want to know Im getting the appropriate guidelines for a cube (other nissans seem to have similar problems but with slightly different fixes)
The DIY thread for this fix in this forum seems broken, I cant see any info in that thread - was it removed?
One video on youtube suggests using jumper wires where the little microswitches are but there are some unclear instructions about if you have to have the car running when you do parts of the operation. I may try messaging the guy in the video.
Anyone go through this?