DIY:REAR Fog Light install with New harness for US spec 370Z + Radar hardwire w/pics

Baronsmokes · 02-26-2018, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

That is excellent! Like I said, I just got the light in the other day, so all I need is the stalk.

One more thing about dash light.This is tricky to put in.Has to be sodered and is easy to wreck things if not done carefully.

tims370z · 01-09-2019, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Hi
The part number for stalk will only show in Canadian Nissan.Will not show in US parts books.My car is 2016 so I hope this works in cars made before and after.LOL not many changes over the years.Once it is hooked to Factory harness and fuses are in it will light.Will not show on dash.To see icon on dash you have to put the bulb in.This kind of time consuming to do so it is your choice.

Do you have a direct link to Canadien Nissan?

EDIT: It appears Canada is a different country. I had to contact a Canadian dealer directly to inquire if they have the part and if they would be willing to ship to the US. Will keep you posted.

Ghostvette · 01-09-2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

One more thing about dash light.This is tricky to put in.Has to be sodered and is easy to wreck things if not done carefully.

Make sure you get it oriented right before soldering it in. You can check for orientation using a multimeter. Put the meter on a higher ohms scale and apply the leads to the LED. If it doesn't light at all, swap the leads, it should light up. That will tell you were the negative side of the LED is located. Match it up with the circuit board and solder it in place. A little liquid flux will make the job easier. Oh, and a rosin core flux, NOT ACID CORE.....

BTW... Negative side will go on the left side of that board. The arrow on a LED/diode points to the negative side.

tims370z · 01-09-2019, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tims370z

Do you have a direct link to Canadian Nissan?

EDIT: It appears Canada is a different country. I had to contact a Canadian dealer directly to inquire if they have the part and if they would be willing to ship to the US. Will keep you posted.

Just received a quote from a dealer in Ottawa: $493.23 CAD / $373 USD. Part on back order. Going to call a few others.

theART · 01-29-2019, 10:09 PM

Mines body color!

tims370z · 02-03-2019, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tims370z

Just received a quote from a dealer in Ottawa: $493.23 CAD / $373 USD. Part on back order. Going to call a few others.

Update received the stock from Canada. Waiting on replacement torx bolts and steering wheel but before I start.

Need to pick up some 10 A fuses.

tims370z · 02-05-2019, 08:23 PM

Anybody have tips on how to get this dummy harness connector off the housing for the rear fog light?

Ghostvette · 02-05-2019, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tims370z

Anybody have tips on how to get this dummy harness connector off the housing for the rear fog light?

It should be a push down on the square piece of gray plastic sticking up in the clear and pulling the gray connector towards the end that would have pins (big end). It usually takes a little bit to compress the tab.

tims370z · 02-05-2019, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

It should be a push down on the square piece of gray plastic sticking up in the clear and pulling the gray connector towards the end that would have pins (big end). It usually takes a little bit to compress the tab.

Needless to say I got it off without damaging the housing. I’m surgical with this bitch! Nice new rear fog light is in. Now to remove the steering wheel.

tims370z · 02-06-2019, 11:31 PM

Sweet victory! Thanks everyone for your help!

Baronsmokes · 02-07-2019, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tims370z

Sweet victory! Thanks everyone for your help!

Glad it worked out for you.Looks great.
Gives car a cleaner look hooking up this way.Is a lot more work but worth it.

tims370z · 02-07-2019, 10:55 AM

Definitely more work, but I agree, a better product. To recap for anyone that lands here in the future:

Materials Needed:
- 1 New left-hand Canadian stalk (PN: 25560-1ea1e)
- 2 New Torx bolts (not completely necessary unless you strip them, but called for in the service manual; PN: 878508990A; you will need a tamper proof T30 torx bit - I found a set at AutoZone)
- 1 New steering wheel nut (not completely necessary, but called for in the service manual; PN: 878508990A)
- 2 Low-profile 10 amp fuses (be sure they are the low-profile! I found them at Wal-Mart, of all places)
- 1 New rear fog light of your choice with bulb (can be found at Z1 here: https://www.z1motorsports.com/aero-a...ht-p-3817.html)
- 1 New rear T20 LED bulb (optional, but I wanted the light to be really bright! You can purchase one here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Steps for Install:
1. Remove the 2 torx bolts holding in the driver-side airbag
2. Remove the steering wheel nut and the steering wheel (I had to use my impact on this)
3. Remove the lower steering wheel cover (3 screws)
4. Unbolt the combination meter (e.g. speedo, tech, etc.) (4 bolts and a clip holding the wires)
5. Remove two screws holding in the top portion of the spiral cable (don't remove spiral cable!)
6. Remove the stalk (1 harness connector and then pull up)
7. Install new stalk and then reverse order to put everything back
8. Remove and install rear fog light (you'll notice about if you are wanting to use the factory harness connector holder on the rear fog bracket, its very difficult to get off. I had to dremel it off very carefully)
9. Install the fuses in the interior fuse box on the driver side (put the two 10 A fuses in the empty slots available)
10. Test the light out and enjoy!

AbzOO7 · 03-11-2019, 08:03 PM

Hi,

I have tried looking everywhere. I have a 2018 Canadian Base model that does not have the rear light, however I do believe I have those options on my Stalk. Did you have to run new wiring to the rear of the car as well or did you just replace the stalk and then use the factory wiring that was in the rear and just insert the two fuses?. Thanks!

sx moneypit · 03-12-2019, 01:21 PM

I believe it is.See post number 179.

tims370z · 03-12-2019, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AbzOO7

Hi,

I have tried looking everywhere. I have a 2018 Canadian Base model that does not have the rear light, however I do believe I have those options on my Stalk. Did you have to run new wiring to the rear of the car as well or did you just replace the stalk and then use the factory wiring that was in the rear and just insert the two fuses?. Thanks!

Wiring is all there. Install the light, plug it in, install the two missing 10A fuses and good to go.

02-06-2019, 11:31 PM	#190 (permalink)
tims370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 104 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 8	Sweet victory! Thanks everyone for your help! Baronsmokes likes this.

02-07-2019, 10:55 AM	#192 (permalink)
tims370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 104 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 8	Definitely more work, but I agree, a better product. To recap for anyone that lands here in the future: Materials Needed: - 1 New left-hand Canadian stalk (PN: 25560-1ea1e) - 2 New Torx bolts (not completely necessary unless you strip them, but called for in the service manual; PN: 878508990A; you will need a tamper proof T30 torx bit - I found a set at AutoZone) - 1 New steering wheel nut (not completely necessary, but called for in the service manual; PN: 878508990A) - 2 Low-profile 10 amp fuses (be sure they are the low-profile! I found them at Wal-Mart, of all places) - 1 New rear fog light of your choice with bulb (can be found at Z1 here: https://www.z1motorsports.com/aero-a...ht-p-3817.html) - 1 New rear T20 LED bulb (optional, but I wanted the light to be really bright! You can purchase one here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Steps for Install: 1. Remove the 2 torx bolts holding in the driver-side airbag 2. Remove the steering wheel nut and the steering wheel (I had to use my impact on this) 3. Remove the lower steering wheel cover (3 screws) 4. Unbolt the combination meter (e.g. speedo, tech, etc.) (4 bolts and a clip holding the wires) 5. Remove two screws holding in the top portion of the spiral cable (don't remove spiral cable!) 6. Remove the stalk (1 harness connector and then pull up) 7. Install new stalk and then reverse order to put everything back 8. Remove and install rear fog light (you'll notice about if you are wanting to use the factory harness connector holder on the rear fog bracket, its very difficult to get off. I had to dremel it off very carefully) 9. Install the fuses in the interior fuse box on the driver side (put the two 10 A fuses in the empty slots available) 10. Test the light out and enjoy! Ghostvette, sx moneypit, Uxi and 1 others like this.

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theART Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BC Posts: 163 Drives: To Drive Rep Power: 7822	Mines body color!

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AbzOO7 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 1 Drives: 2019 Heritage 6MT Rep Power: 7	Hi, I have tried looking everywhere. I have a 2018 Canadian Base model that does not have the rear light, however I do believe I have those options on my Stalk. Did you have to run new wiring to the rear of the car as well or did you just replace the stalk and then use the factory wiring that was in the rear and just insert the two fuses?. Thanks!

03-12-2019, 01:21 PM	#194 (permalink)
sx moneypit Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Memphis,Tn. Age: 67 Posts: 3,339 Drives: 2010 370Z PG 6 spd Rep Power: 2684371	I believe it is.See post number 179.