what is it?
 

I had my car for almost 6 months and Ive just notice this...what is it? I pressed it and nothing seems to happen...somebody please explain...

wooo, check out that steering-lock! :icon17:

what do u mean steering lock?

Where is it mounted???

I hope it is not the optional self-destruct mechanism. If not, I have no idea what is could be.

under the steering wheel. u guys should know..hopefully

Its a Dealer installed Glass/Shock sensor

If you don't pay extra at time of Sale? They disconnect it :mad:

are u sure? and how do i know if it works?

looks suspicious to me...

dont u guys have this on ur 370z??? wtf?

that is security system,,,my girl friends scion tc has one similar and the guy who i work with has it on his Z also

Maybe for some $$ the dealer can re-connect it or activate it


How do I know? Dealer asked If I wanted pay extra and of course I said NO so This is what I ripped out since its useless. Totally Non factory wiring I'm guessing the dealer does this to make extra $$ $250 NO Thanks

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-m...203_090842.jpg

120% sure not on mine.

well it came with it then...was this optional? are u certain?

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Did trips and OP get their car at the same dealer? :icon17:

Not on mine either...

If you pay the extra $250 or whatever the dealer ask, this thing work as a shock sensor.

If you don't pay the $250 or whatever the dealer ask, this thing works as the Steering Lock Failure Activator.

:eekdance:

Wait -- so are these on more Z's than not?

I'll have to check now...

dealer didn't ask me to pay anything and didnt mention anything about this button. so what would it be? should i take it to the dealer and find out?

and what is shock senor?

and what is steering lock de-activator?

I've changed my post on that to 'Steering Lock Failure Activator.

It's a joke on the Steering Lock, take it easy bud. :happydance:

im so lost...hahaha

so what is shock sensor?

I think it's a security device/component.

oh well duh! but i was asking what does it do? lol

I went along with my dad to look at some new Toyotas three weeks ago. At the end of sale, when he was signing some final paperwork, they asked if he wanted this shock sensor alarm. He explained it as follows; some thieves walk around and tap on cars to see if they light up or chirp. If they don't, then the car becomes a potential target. He mixed some marketing in it to try to sell it but I looked at my dad and just shook my head. He declined.

I guess if it's the same device, think of it as an ultra sensitive "shock" sensor. Shock in reference to tapping, pounding, slamming, etc.

Sometimes those shock sensors can be very sensitive; you don't even touch the car (but come near it) and it can go off

The dealer never offered this to me...weird.

so what is the button suppose to do? when i press on it, nothing happens.

turn it off when the alarm is going off.

My dealer didn't offer this ither, but they did offer a proximity unlock option, and I declined. But I kinda wish I got it now.

Wth this is an option... my dealer sold me the car and sent me on my way he didn't mention ANYTHING about any of this stuff... I want proximity locks :'(

I'm sure you can still get them. I don't think its a Nissan option. They probably had a deal worked out with a local shop that they were going to send me to.

thats because every dealer does something different for their own profit. these arent nissan options or items.

Basically sales guy goes to a dealer and says "

Hey, you should sell this alarm with each new car.. you can make 300$ per car profit"

dealer goes.. okay..

Depends. Are you an Enemy Of The State?

Ahh good to know. Maybe I'll check about getting those proximity locks. Sounds like it could be a cool idea.