Chuck, glad everything worked out

As far as I know, you are the first 2011 owner to install this, and the wiring sequence you describe will undoubtable help those with newer Zs find the correct wires in the harness.
Glad the tape trick work - happy to be of service
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Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB
Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT