DIY: GTR Red Start-Stop Button Swap out

ZPirate · 11-18-2010, 12:19 PM

Wow! I don't know how I've missed this thread before, but I just ordered a GTR ignition switch from my local dealer (using my Z club discount of course). It's supposed to be here on Saturday. I can't wait to get it installed.

ZPirate · 11-20-2010, 11:59 AM

Installed my GTR ignition switch this morning. What a great mod for the money! The car should have come that way because it looks awesome.

Thanks to all those who contributed to this DIY thread.

6mtg37s · 12-06-2010, 10:34 PM

+1on that^ I love mine!

Ruprick65 · 12-09-2010, 04:25 PM

Another thank you for a great DIY thread. Completed my swap today, great directions and pics.

Z-it-right · 08-11-2012, 09:10 AM

Writing this while doing install

Don't need a screw driver to get shift plate off. Just grasp ring with both hands and pull up sharply.

You don't need to disconnect the hazard wire, there is plenty of room to just leave it connected.

There are two screws to take out on each kick panel, not one on each.

Easy 10 minute install, thanks for the pics though.

mwhit02 · 09-20-2012, 08:04 PM

don't do what I did and unplug the passenger airbag warning light thingy. I did and when I was done and reconnected it, my airbag light started flashing on my dash, and I had to take it to Nissan to get it turned off. Disconnecting the battery didn't fix it either.

NickTurnon · 09-20-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwhit02

don't do what I did and unplug the passenger airbag warning light thingy. I did and when I was done and reconnected it, my airbag light started flashing on my dash, and I had to take it to Nissan to get it turned off. Disconnecting the battery didn't fix it either.

There is a thread on here on how to remove that flickering airbag light. I have done it 3 or so times with my car. Turning off the car, waiting a few seconds, etc..

Rickey89 · 05-05-2010, 11:58 PM

looks nice, 40 dollars is not bad at all, were there any other tools neccessary ? just what you mentioned?

Trips · 05-06-2010, 12:36 AM

all you need is a Phillip's screwdriver and a small screwdriver

G Fo12ce · 05-06-2010, 10:30 AM

Thanks Triple's. It's on my list to get now! Looks good.

efuseakay · 05-12-2010, 01:00 PM

Looks great! Reminds me of the History Eraser Button from Ren and Stimpy! lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jjN-H62U64

Minicobra1 · 05-22-2010, 08:20 PM

Trips, thanks for the DIY, just put mine in, took about 30 minutes, looks great

Trips · 05-22-2010, 08:24 PM

Wow thats Cool Mini, i Hope you look in and sign up for the Fontana Nissan Meet, would like to see you there?

RCZ · 05-28-2010, 03:50 PM

awesome DIY, If I ever have extra cash laying around I'll do this!

Smallywood · 06-02-2010, 09:07 PM

Great Idea!

11-18-2010, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 19	Wow! I don't know how I've missed this thread before, but I just ordered a GTR ignition switch from my local dealer (using my Z club discount of course). It's supposed to be here on Saturday. I can't wait to get it installed. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

11-20-2010, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 19	Installed my GTR ignition switch this morning. What a great mod for the money! The car should have come that way because it looks awesome. Thanks to all those who contributed to this DIY thread. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

08-11-2012, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Z-it-right Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Goldsboro, NC Age: 44 Posts: 9 Drives: 12 370Z NISMO White Rep Power: 14	NISMO install Writing this while doing install Don't need a screw driver to get shift plate off. Just grasp ring with both hands and pull up sharply. You don't need to disconnect the hazard wire, there is plenty of room to just leave it connected. There are two screws to take out on each kick panel, not one on each. Easy 10 minute install, thanks for the pics though.

09-20-2012, 08:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 14	don't do what I did and unplug the passenger airbag warning light thingy. I did and when I was done and reconnected it, my airbag light started flashing on my dash, and I had to take it to Nissan to get it turned off. Disconnecting the battery didn't fix it either. __________________ hi there!

05-05-2010, 11:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rickey89 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio/Texas Posts: 203 Drives: 09 370z BS/Sprt Man Rep Power: 17	looks nice, 40 dollars is not bad at all, were there any other tools neccessary ? just what you mentioned? __________________ -Rickey 09 Brilliant Silver 370z Manual W/Sprt Pck

12-06-2010, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
6mtg37s Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 102 Drives: 10 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 16	+1on that^ I love mine!

12-09-2010, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ruprick65 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2 Drives: '09 370Z/Silver/6spd Rep Power: 17	Another thank you for a great DIY thread. Completed my swap today, great directions and pics.

05-06-2010, 12:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,734 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	all you need is a Phillip's screwdriver and a small screwdriver __________________

05-06-2010, 10:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 53	Thanks Triple's. It's on my list to get now! Looks good. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

05-12-2010, 01:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 17	Looks great! Reminds me of the History Eraser Button from Ren and Stimpy! lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jjN-H62U64

05-22-2010, 08:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 646	Trips, thanks for the DIY, just put mine in, took about 30 minutes, looks great __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

05-22-2010, 08:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,734 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Wow thats Cool Mini, i Hope you look in and sign up for the Fontana Nissan Meet, would like to see you there? __________________

05-28-2010, 03:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	awesome DIY, If I ever have extra cash laying around I'll do this!

06-02-2010, 09:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
Smallywood Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 501 Drives: 12 GT-R BlackEdition Rep Power: 18	Great Idea! __________________

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