Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

fritz · 06-02-2012, 02:37 PM

Hi,

Do not regret the harness ... a fifty well spent!

The harness or cut the wire: the best solution by far.

On another "for real" thread, there's regrets about the harness 50 USD.

I would not suggest a DIY-er go anywhere near the IPDM area or its fuses.
Lifting it out spells problems for amateurs. Wiring disconnects or shorts, or simple fatigue without great gentle care, can cost a fortune.

"fuse" sounds great but they are not at all easy to get at amidst a maze of wiring and relays. The IPDM is "not serviceable" (fuses apart) is expensive, and your dealer may ask embarassing questions about a missing fuse at the heart of your electrical systems.

Further you can change nothing without much work and interference with the IPDM, but can change everything in minutes with a cut wire, especially on a harness.

Fritz

Baer383 · 06-02-2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fritz

Hi,

Do not regret the harness ... a fifty well spent!

The harness or cut the wire: the best solution by far.

On another "for real" thread, there's regrets about the harness 50 USD.

I would not suggest a DIY-er go anywhere near the IPDM area or its fuses.ni
Lifting it out spells problems for amateurs. Wiring disconnects or shorts, or simple fatigue without great gentle care, can cost a fortune.

"fuse" sounds great but they are not at all easy to get at amidst a maze of wiring and relays. The IPDM is "not serviceable" (fuses apart) is expensive, and your dealer may ask embarassing questions about a missing fuse at the heart of your electrical systems.

Further you can change nothing without much work and interference with the IPDM, but can change everything in minutes with a cut wire, especially on a harness.

Fritz

Why don't you read the wiring diagram Fritz and get back with us on the other thread.

I would love to hear your explanation of when fuse 48 is removed the damage it will do.

Tic doc clocks ticking.

SPOHN · 06-02-2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fritz

Hi,

Do not regret the harness ... a fifty well spent!

The harness or cut the wire: the best solution by far.

On another "for real" thread, there's regrets about the harness 50 USD.

I would not suggest a DIY-er go anywhere near the IPDM area or its fuses.
Lifting it out spells problems for amateurs. Wiring disconnects or shorts, or simple fatigue without great gentle care, can cost a fortune.

"fuse" sounds great but they are not at all easy to get at amidst a maze of wiring and relays. The IPDM is "not serviceable" (fuses apart) is expensive, and your dealer may ask embarassing questions about a missing fuse at the heart of your electrical systems.

Further you can change nothing without much work and interference with the IPDM, but can change everything in minutes with a cut wire, especially on a harness.

Fritz

Please explain how installing the harness as you did is any different from pulling a fuse. Both cut power to the source. A dealer may also have a hugh problem installing a harness in such a manner.

I guess we all should stop modding period.

KaienZ34 · 05-28-2012, 03:59 PM

Cool deal i can't wait to receive and install mine my good man.

bdl99 · 06-01-2012, 06:56 AM

All kits have shipping (some went yesterday and the remainder early this morning)

You should all receive tracking number via Paypal

KaienZ34 · 06-01-2012, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdl99

All kits have shipping (some went yesterday and the remainder early this morning)

You should all receive tracking number via Paypal

Thank you for all your hard work my good man, reps to you...

TonyBPD · 06-03-2012, 05:27 AM

KaienZ34 · 06-03-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

repped

rhd · 06-03-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyBPD

Stay unlocked my friends!

Dwight Frye · 06-03-2012, 07:56 PM

I received mine yesterday. Thanks for including printed instructions, I put them in the pouch with the owner's manual in the hatch area. Installation was a piece'o'cake, took longer to readjust my seat than it did to install. No problems noted, I started and stopped the car and checked function (or lack thereof) about 10 times. It may take a few days to get used to not hearing the bzzzzt when the lock functioned. Good job Brian, rep added for you.

TonyBPD · 06-01-2012, 06:29 PM

Received and installed mine today! Quick and easy

KaienZ34 · 06-01-2012, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyBPD

Received and installed mine today! Quick and easy

I can't wait for mine....

kellyefields · 06-01-2012, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I can't wait for mine....

same here. thanks for the research and development of this product.

KaienZ34 · 06-02-2012, 05:18 PM

Thanks again for your all your hard work sir.

SPOHN · 06-02-2012, 06:59 PM

I'd be happy to remove the hole steering lock if I could. I know it can be done somehow. But...........

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06-02-2012, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
fritz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Andorre Posts: 90 Drives: 2010 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	Hi, Do not regret the harness ... a fifty well spent! The harness or cut the wire: the best solution by far. On another "for real" thread, there's regrets about the harness 50 USD. I would not suggest a DIY-er go anywhere near the IPDM area or its fuses. Lifting it out spells problems for amateurs. Wiring disconnects or shorts, or simple fatigue without great gentle care, can cost a fortune. "fuse" sounds great but they are not at all easy to get at amidst a maze of wiring and relays. The IPDM is "not serviceable" (fuses apart) is expensive, and your dealer may ask embarassing questions about a missing fuse at the heart of your electrical systems. Further you can change nothing without much work and interference with the IPDM, but can change everything in minutes with a cut wire, especially on a harness. Fritz

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bdl99 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 244 Drives: Nissan GT-R 2011 Rep Power: 15	All kits have shipping (some went yesterday and the remainder early this morning) You should all receive tracking number via Paypal

06-03-2012, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 17	I received mine yesterday. Thanks for including printed instructions, I put them in the pouch with the owner's manual in the hatch area. Installation was a piece'o'cake, took longer to readjust my seat than it did to install. No problems noted, I started and stopped the car and checked function (or lack thereof) about 10 times. It may take a few days to get used to not hearing the bzzzzt when the lock functioned. Good job Brian, rep added for you.

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