Anyone have any idea what this switch is

littlejuanito · 12-11-2015, 07:17 PM

While installing my SprintBooster switch under the steering wheel, I came across this other switch with a green button on it. It's right under the steering wheel close to where one of the AC vents is.

Is this something aftermarket? I bought the car brand new from dealer so it's kinda odd and doesn't seem to be OEM.

Does anyone know what it could be?

lj909 · 12-11-2015, 08:11 PM

You know i was helping someone else with a newer Z and it had this same switch. I asked him what it was and he didn't know ether. I have a '10 and it does not have this switch.

littlejuanito · 12-11-2015, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lj909

You know i was helping someone else with a newer Z and it had this same switch. I asked him what it was and he didn't know ether. I have a '10 and it does not have this switch.

perhaps this could be common among the the newer models. I wonder what it is though?

edo-san · 12-11-2015, 08:25 PM

Looks like a 13 pin din video connector.

littlejuanito · 12-11-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by edo-san

Looks like a 13 pin din video connector.

What would it be used for?

zmanelite · 12-11-2015, 08:47 PM

Can you follow the wires ??

Almost looks like part of a aftermarket alarm

SouthArk370Z · 12-11-2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zmanelite

Can you follow the wires ??

+1. If you can figure out what the wires are connected to, that may be a big hint as to what it does.

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Originally Posted by zmanelite

Almost looks like part of a aftermarket alarm

That's what I thought at first, but why the connector/jack? If it were for a "key", OP would have to plug the key in to disarm alarm. shrug

I hope somebody figures it out; my curiosity is piqued.

cooltoy · 12-11-2015, 08:54 PM

You two should meet.

Black Box Under The Steering Wheel

littlejuanito · 12-11-2015, 10:58 PM

The wires ran all the way inside behind radio and after that couldn't follow them anymore. Of course unless I disassemble around the area.

DEpointfive0 · 12-11-2015, 11:09 PM

The car belonged to a Power Dealer.

RN SHARK · 12-12-2015, 12:12 AM

I know what that is!! My 2009 has it, as does my 2014 SRT. It is a car tracking/alarm that is a dealer install. Actually, the company is Karrtrack. They install it at the dealer, takes about a day because the tracking device is hidden within the car. Anyway, the tracking portion is a paid subscription and you could most likely activate it. My Z is alarm only, but my SRT has the full package. I've answered this riddle for a few people in this forum.

TexasChuck · 12-12-2015, 08:30 AM

Not doubting you, but it seems odd that a tracking device would have a switch that can be used to turn it off??

kenchan · 12-12-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

Not doubting you, but it seems odd that a tracking device would have a switch that can be used to turn it off??

lol'ed good point!

DEpointfive0 · 12-12-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

Not doubting you, but it seems odd that a tracking device would have a switch that can be used to turn it off??

That switch doesn't turn it off... It doesn't do anything really, I think you need a transponder with it.

I had this in my Maxima, had it ripped out because it was fücking with the car. The one that was in it was REALLY intricate, it could roll the windows up, lock the doors and turn the car off.

I was told 99% of cars that lived at a Power dealer had these installed

littlejuanito · 12-12-2015, 10:32 AM

I wonder if it was just a dealer alarm and the button is for the valet mode or on/off

12-11-2015, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	Anyone have any idea what this switch is While installing my SprintBooster switch under the steering wheel, I came across this other switch with a green button on it. It's right under the steering wheel close to where one of the AC vents is. Is this something aftermarket? I bought the car brand new from dealer so it's kinda odd and doesn't seem to be OEM. Does anyone know what it could be? __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

12-11-2015, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
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12-11-2015, 10:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	The wires ran all the way inside behind radio and after that couldn't follow them anymore. Of course unless I disassemble around the area. __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

12-11-2015, 08:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
edo-san Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lathrop CA Posts: 28 Drives: 2014 370Z Rep Power: 10	Looks like a 13 pin din video connector.

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12-12-2015, 12:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Delafield, WI Age: 44 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 35	I know what that is!! My 2009 has it, as does my 2014 SRT. It is a car tracking/alarm that is a dealer install. Actually, the company is Karrtrack. They install it at the dealer, takes about a day because the tracking device is hidden within the car. Anyway, the tracking portion is a paid subscription and you could most likely activate it. My Z is alarm only, but my SRT has the full package. I've answered this riddle for a few people in this forum. axmea?, Zbrah, lj909 and 1 others like this. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

12-12-2015, 08:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Tracking device? Not doubting you, but it seems odd that a tracking device would have a switch that can be used to turn it off?? littlejuanito likes this.

12-12-2015, 10:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	I wonder if it was just a dealer alarm and the button is for the valet mode or on/off __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

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