Campaign P1225 - Electronic Steering Lock Replacement: Overview
Reference: NTB11-057Date: June 23, 2011
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
2009 cube(R) VEHICLE NO START DUE TO ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK (ESCL)
CAMPAIGN ID#: P1225
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2009 cube(R) (Z12) equipped with Intelligent Key
Check Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Certain 2009 cube(R) vehicles are equipped with an Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) that locks the steering wheel when the vehicle is parked and turned off to help prevent theft. On some of these 2009 cube(R) vehicles, due to a manufacturing irregularity that has since been corrected, the ESCL may malfunction after the steering column is locked and could prevent the engine from starting. The issue does not affect steering or drivability when the engine is running. To prevent this potential condition, Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign to replace the ESCL with a new one at no charge for parts or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number P1225 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealer's inventory.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remove the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL)
1. Set the transmission to Park or Neutral position.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition ON (engine OFF).
4. Remove the two screws for the steering column covers (see Figure 1).
^ Turn the steering wheel to the right for the right side screw.
^ Turn the steering wheel to the left for the left side screw.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Adjust the steering column to the lowest position.
7. Snap loose and remove the steering column upper cover.
8. From the top of the steering column, remove the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) mounting bolts.
^ Use a hammer and punch (or other suitable tool) to rotate the mounting bolts and remove them.
^ Let the ESCL drop into the steering column lower cover.
9. Adjust the steering column to the highest position and lock it in place.
10. Pull down on the steering column lower cover, but do not completely remove it.
11. Disconnect the ESCL electrical connector.
12. Remove the old ESCL from the steering column lower cover.
Install the New ESCL
13. Install the new ESCL into the steering column lower cover.
14. Connect the ESCL electrical connector.
15. Adjust the steering column back to the lowest position.
16. Install the new ESCL mounting bolts as follows.
a. Turn the ignition ON (engine OFF).
^ With ignition ON, the ESCL will be unlocked, which will allow it to be positioned without binding.
b. Hold the new ESCL in place.
c. Install and tighten the new mounting bolts finger tight.
^ Wiggle the ESCL while finger tightening the bolts.
d. Finish tightening the mounting bolts with a wrench or socket.
^ Tighten until the bolt heads snap off.
17. Carefully snap together the upper and lower steering column covers.
18. Reinstall the two screws for the steering column covers (see Figure 4).
^ Turn the steering wheel to the right for the right side screw.
^ Turn the steering wheel to the left for the left side screw.
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