DIY: Illuminated Kick Plates

lgarcia · 01-23-2015, 09:04 PM

Mine is a 2014 Touring/Sport and I had to install mine...

Wilson2608 · 02-20-2017, 04:53 PM

Big thanks for the DIY. It took me about 1 1/2 hour for the install, the hardest part for me was getting the dang clip out lol.

Also, this may be a dumb question but the lights stay on constantly (without ignition turned to on or acc) is this normal or is it supposed to only turn on when you open the door?

celiboom · 02-21-2017, 01:44 PM

cant be normal to have it on all the time!

need4speed255 · 02-21-2017, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilson2608

Big thanks for the DIY. It took me about 1 1/2 hour for the install, the hardest part for me was getting the dang clip out lol.

Also, this may be a dumb question but the lights stay on constantly (without ignition turned to on or acc) is this normal or is it supposed to only turn on when you open the door?

They should operate the same as the dome lights. Push the door plunger switch in with your hand and see if they go out with the dome light. Maybe you wired them wrong?

Bartholomue · 03-18-2017, 12:08 PM

Short video on installation, is in spanish but you will get the point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-6uNuhnqTo

gruVenn · 09-08-2017, 11:02 PM

Hi - does anyone have a picture or diagram of the wires / wire location in the harness / connector from the BCM used for the illuminated kick panels? I would like to know what wires (color and or PIN number with a diagram of the connector) are used for the illuminated kicks from the BCM for some similar DIY lighting.

Or as jburke26 previously asked:

Anyone have a pinout diagram of the T-harness that is included with the illuminated kick plates?

Thanks

rey127 · 09-17-2017, 08:31 PM

Thank you for this thread and the YT link. I followed the instructions without realizing I didn't read the official Nissan instructions. I was so caught up into it I forgot to remove the adhesive tape (and didn't clean with alcohol but i guess won't matter if i didn't tape it)

The dog ate one of the "push nut" for the console

nandosman · 09-18-2017, 02:54 PM

Does anyone knows where to get the wiring harness? I got the plates but not the wiring necessary for the installation.

40 to 332 · 09-18-2017, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nandosman

Does anyone knows where to get the wiring harness? I got the plates but not the wiring necessary for the installation.

Sent you a PM last Friday. The wiring harness can be yours for $35 plus shipping. Let me know if you're interested.

gsx95 · 02-21-2018, 01:16 PM

Just installed theses today during the Northeast "Summer in February"...It was pretty easy to do, but this post was very helpful!

xTIMMYxCOREx · 04-22-2019, 05:57 PM

I have the illuminated kick plates in my 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Roadster. The LEDs blink and tend to not illuminate, my guess is the LED is going. Can I replace just that part or do I have to buy all new illuminated kick plates? Also the passenger side has a dent in it from someones heels. Is that easy to correct?

Baronsmokes · 04-25-2019, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by xTIMMYxCOREx

I have the illuminated kick plates in my 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Roadster. The LEDs blink and tend to not illuminate, my guess is the LED is going. Can I replace just that part or do I have to buy all new illuminated kick plates? Also the passenger side has a dent in it from someones heels. Is that easy to correct?

You can open them up and replace bulb.
I replaced mine with red bulbs.Pic of carbon fiber ones I made.
They do get dented from seat belts getting caught.
Depends how bad dent is.You may be able to massage out.Takes time and patience.

xTIMMYxCOREx · 04-25-2019, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

You can open them up and replace bulb.

I replaced mine with red bulbs.Pic of carbon fiber ones I made.

They do get dented from seat belts getting caught.

Depends how bad dent is.You may be able to massage out.Takes time and patience.

Nice. Thank you. Know if any instructions specifically for opening and changing bulb (I believe the ones here are for installing new ones)

theART · 07-12-2019, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by xTIMMYxCOREx

Nice. Thank you. Know if any instructions specifically for opening and changing bulb (I believe the ones here are for installing new ones)

You got it bud!

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02-20-2017, 04:53 PM	#122 (permalink)
Wilson2608 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Nashville Posts: 301 Drives: Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 10	Big thanks for the DIY. It took me about 1 1/2 hour for the install, the hardest part for me was getting the dang clip out lol. Also, this may be a dumb question but the lights stay on constantly (without ignition turned to on or acc) is this normal or is it supposed to only turn on when you open the door? __________________ Stillen G3, z1 Intake Manifold, Stillen Headers, Z1 HFC's, Stillen Catback. 330whp 267 ft- lbs tuned at Z1 motorsports. Last edited by Wilson2608; 02-20-2017 at 04:56 PM.

04-22-2019, 05:57 PM	#131 (permalink)
xTIMMYxCOREx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 152 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	LED blinking I have the illuminated kick plates in my 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring Roadster. The LEDs blink and tend to not illuminate, my guess is the LED is going. Can I replace just that part or do I have to buy all new illuminated kick plates? Also the passenger side has a dent in it from someones heels. Is that easy to correct?

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Bartholomue Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 14 Drives: 370z 2016 Silver 6MT Rep Power: 8	Short video on installation, is in spanish but you will get the point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-6uNuhnqTo

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gruVenn Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 8	Hi - does anyone have a picture or diagram of the wires / wire location in the harness / connector from the BCM used for the illuminated kick panels? I would like to know what wires (color and or PIN number with a diagram of the connector) are used for the illuminated kicks from the BCM for some similar DIY lighting. Or as jburke26 previously asked: Anyone have a pinout diagram of the T-harness that is included with the illuminated kick plates? Thanks

09-17-2017, 08:31 PM	#127 (permalink)
rey127 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 80 Drives: 2015 Sport Tech Rep Power: 14	Thank you for this thread and the YT link. I followed the instructions without realizing I didn't read the official Nissan instructions. I was so caught up into it I forgot to remove the adhesive tape (and didn't clean with alcohol but i guess won't matter if i didn't tape it) The dog ate one of the "push nut" for the console

09-18-2017, 02:54 PM	#128 (permalink)
nandosman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL, US Posts: 343 Drives: 2014 370Z T/S Rep Power: 8	Does anyone knows where to get the wiring harness? I got the plates but not the wiring necessary for the installation.

02-21-2018, 01:16 PM	#130 (permalink)
gsx95 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Posts: 69 Drives: 2017 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 7	Just installed theses today during the Northeast "Summer in February"...It was pretty easy to do, but this post was very helpful!