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fisherg 05-21-2010 04:23 PM

Has anyone located a source for the steering column stalk switch assembly (left hand drive) with the fog light switch present? I have found the right hand drive stalk (courtesyparts.com) but not the left hand version.

ummie4 05-22-2010 02:32 PM

Here is a picture of the largest harness in the back of a bose audio unit (top drivers side connector). I took it right from the service manual. My question is which wire do I tap into to get power to the fog light?

My first instinct is the #19 large yellow wire
then I thought about #7 blue wire

can anyone confirm which one to use?



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/...b588ce7a91.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/...1498449dfb.jpg

ummie4 05-22-2010 07:01 PM

No need to answer the previous post. Just got my light working.

There is no need to remove the radio. Next to the shifter where the original poster recommended attaching the ground wire, there are a few wires wrapped in electrical tape. They run right along the inside of the center console piece on the DRIVER'S side. Push the clips back through the hole to free up the wires. Peel back the electrical tape and splice your power wire of the wiring harness into the YELLOW wire.

These wires run to the center console power outlet. Some previous posters were using this to power the light. Just wanted to share so that people don't pull off there center console because it is not needed.

LunaZ 05-22-2010 07:29 PM

I tapped into the tail lights. I was running wires back there anyway...

red6spd 07-08-2010 10:51 PM

AK did you use the red clip thing the relay came with to tap into the power source???

AK370Z 07-20-2010 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd (Post 613295)
AK did you use the red clip thing the relay came with to tap into the power source???


yes, just connected red wire with the red accessory power. :tup:

BTW, there's one on sale right now at great price. check it out:

http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...brand-new.html

red6spd 07-20-2010 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 635907)
yes, just connected red wire with the red accessory power. :tup:

BTW, there's one on sale right now at great price. check it out:

http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...brand-new.html


LOL thanks, Its been installed for about 2 weeks now.

Mr_Z 07-21-2010 08:37 AM

Factory Switch alone??
 
Hi I have to bring this up again because I am still looking!! Has anybody managed to get the factory-"orange" lighted switch alone??

Where can I purchase just the switch?? (I don't need the harness)

Thanks!

red6spd 07-21-2010 09:43 AM

I'm guessing Nissan. It came wrapped by its self in one of those Nissan bags. Sorry I dont have the Part# that was on the bag.

TreeSemdyZee 08-07-2010 10:38 PM

Woohoo! Installed mine today. Can't wait for crappy weather to use it. :icon17:

Has anybody swapped out the stock bulb for LED? I don't know if it would be too obnoxious. The stock is extremely bright, didn't know if the LED was overkill or not.

CBRich 08-08-2010 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 664309)
Woohoo! Installed mine today. Can't wait for crappy weather to use it. :icon17:

Has anybody swapped out the stock bulb for LED? I don't know if it would be too obnoxious. The stock is extremely bright, didn't know if the LED was overkill or not.

If you do go LED you need to ensure you don't get one with the leds facing out of the top of the bulb like most. The LEDS would need to be directed out the side.

AK370Z 08-08-2010 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 664309)
Woohoo! Installed mine today. Can't wait for crappy weather to use it. :icon17:

Has anybody swapped out the stock bulb for LED? I don't know if it would be too obnoxious. The stock is extremely bright, didn't know if the LED was overkill or not.

Hey man, congrats! I used it tonight ;). It's a great safety (and aesthetic) add on for the 370Z in my honest opinion. :tup:

ARFCOM 09-04-2010 08:22 PM

Help me understand something please.

I'm confused, on 370Z's that come with the rear fog light, is the switch on the steering column or in the console?

red6spd 09-04-2010 09:07 PM

I use mine all the time. My friends call it my Caboose light.

Titan1080 09-08-2010 10:52 PM

Has anyone had any issues with the light not working when tapping the yellow line? I installed mine and it was working fine until one night when I flicked it on and heard a slight and short buzz from under the console where the relay is secured. The light in the switch went out and the rear fog isn't coming on. When the car has been off for a few minutes, something resets and the light in the switch comes back on when I turn the car on. I've checked the bulb so that's fine. Is there a method or diagram that I could follow with some Radio Shack parts that would replace the relay? I want to keep using the switch and harness (since it was $150 when I got it!!) but I don't want to shell out over $30 to the dealer for a replacement relay that could end up doing the same thing....Any thoughts/ideas appreciated!


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