Nissan 370Z Forum  

DIY YAW sensor Switch (how to deactivate stability control)

Hey, I know there is already a thread on it. I made a video that explain the same step i invite you to take a look at the original post.

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)


Like Tree9Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-19-2018, 10:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Posts: 19
Drives: Nissan 370z 2017
Rep Power: 8
Just1nfj is on a distinguished road
Default DIY YAW sensor Switch (how to deactivate stability control)

Hey,
I know there is already a thread on it.
I made a video that explain the same step i invite you to take a look at the original post.
Here :DIY Yaw Sensor rocker switch


There is the DIY video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN6K5XFcpzY

if you like it,

Give me a follow on youtube more to come or follow me in the gallery

-FJ
$ully and mlsully like this.
Just1nfj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2018, 05:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
Base Member
 
mlsully's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 175
Drives: 2015 Nismo
Rep Power: 43
mlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I just redid mine and used a factory VDC Off button from a Nissan Xterra. I wanted it to look factory. Since it’s a momentary switch, I had to wire up a locking relay to hold the position while either on or off. It’s a bit messy at the moment, but wanted to prove the concept before I buttoned it all up.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg C46CCD1C-B2A1-4746-9ECC-EBD56795FBF0.jpg (287.7 KB, 304 views)
File Type: jpg DFC9CE26-2D99-41D2-B461-5BB62E884747.jpg (289.1 KB, 290 views)
ufoz8mycow, sirnixalot and Bswanny like this.
mlsully is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-25-2018, 12:15 AM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Posts: 19
Drives: Nissan 370z 2017
Rep Power: 8
Just1nfj is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mlsully View Post
I just redid mine and used a factory VDC Off button from a Nissan Xterra. I wanted it to look factory. Since it’s a momentary switch, I had to wire up a locking relay to hold the position while either on or off. It’s a bit messy at the moment, but wanted to prove the concept before I buttoned it all up.
Looking pretty Factory to me !

The Z for me is my Fun car so balls to the walls for going a little nuts on what the inside look like

I like toggle Cap switch ha ha
Just1nfj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-05-2018, 08:17 AM   #4 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
dvboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Canada
Posts: 269
Drives: 2016,M6
Rep Power: 26
dvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Can someone please answer this for me.Does applying a switch to the yaw sensor and turning it off have the EXACT same effect as pushing the traction control button off button on the far left part of the dash?
__________________
Pioneer AVIC 8000NEX,Hertz ML 1600,ScanSpeak D3004,Audison AV 5.1K,Helix DSP.2,Illusion Audio L10 Sub,RJM Clutch pedal,Stillen G3 long tube intake,Nismo exhaust,AAM S-line axle back,Ecutek tune
dvboy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-05-2018, 09:11 AM   #5 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
SouthArk370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South Arkansas
Posts: 8,435
Drives: 2014 Challenger
Rep Power: 324198
SouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by dvboy View Post
Can someone please answer this for me.Does applying a switch to the yaw sensor and turning it off have the EXACT same effect as pushing the traction control button off button on the far left part of the dash?
No. The dash button does not turn everything off.
filip00 likes this.
__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma
SouthArk370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-05-2018, 09:17 AM   #6 (permalink)
Base Member
 
mlsully's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 175
Drives: 2015 Nismo
Rep Power: 43
mlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Traction control button only turns off traction control. VDC/YAW detects the vehicle losing control (spinning out, fishtail, etc) and uses the ABS system to try and correct the spin. With the YAW sensor on, it interferes with the car being able to drift.
SouthArk370Z likes this.
mlsully is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-05-2018, 10:41 AM   #7 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
dvboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Canada
Posts: 269
Drives: 2016,M6
Rep Power: 26
dvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond reputedvboy has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Thanks guys,I find that my car launches harder with the dash traction control button pressed(traction control off).Will the yaw sensor switch give me even more power on the launch?I am just referring to traction out of the hole,not stability once the car gets moving.In other words,will the yaw switch allow better burnouts over the dash traction control switch.Sorry if this has been asked before,couldn’t find an answer and have always been curious.
__________________
Pioneer AVIC 8000NEX,Hertz ML 1600,ScanSpeak D3004,Audison AV 5.1K,Helix DSP.2,Illusion Audio L10 Sub,RJM Clutch pedal,Stillen G3 long tube intake,Nismo exhaust,AAM S-line axle back,Ecutek tune

Last edited by dvboy; 03-05-2018 at 10:52 AM.
dvboy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-05-2018, 11:02 AM   #8 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
SouthArk370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South Arkansas
Posts: 8,435
Drives: 2014 Challenger
Rep Power: 324198
SouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSouthArk370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by dvboy View Post
Thanks guys,I find that my car launches harder with the dash traction control button pressed(traction control off).Will the yaw sensor switch give me even more power on the launch? ...
I don't think it will but it's been a long time since I read up on it. There are several threads that discuss the issue* and a functional description (plus wiring diagrams, etc) is in the FSM.


*Try using one of the major web search engines and add "site:the370z.com" to your search string. Eg, "yaw sensor site:the370z.com"
Hotrodz and Leadfooted like this.
__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma
SouthArk370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2018, 12:15 AM   #9 (permalink)
Track Member
 
blueranger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Albuquerque NM
Posts: 577
Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT
Rep Power: 307
blueranger has a reputation beyond reputeblueranger has a reputation beyond reputeblueranger has a reputation beyond reputeblueranger has a reputation beyond reputeblueranger has a reputation beyond reputeblueranger has a reputation beyond reputeblueranger has a reputation beyond reputeblueranger has a reputation beyond reputeblueranger has a reputation beyond reputeblueranger has a reputation beyond reputeblueranger has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Just1nfj View Post
Hey,

I know there is already a thread on it.

I made a video that explain the same step i invite you to take a look at the original post.

Here :DIY Yaw Sensor rocker switch





There is the DIY video :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN6K5XFcpzY



if you like it,



Give me a follow on youtube more to come or follow me in the gallery



-FJ


YouTube video not working... Any other links to this?




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
F.I. Stage 1 Twin Turbo #48 | E85 FlexFuel | Built 7AT | F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler | F.I. Flex Plate | F.I. 19 row Trans Cooler | MT ET Street S/S | ECUTEK Tuned by Seb | RPM Roll Bar
blueranger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-26-2019, 04:31 PM   #10 (permalink)
Track Member
 
ufoz8mycow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Vegas
Posts: 536
Drives: Black Cherry '12 Z
Rep Power: 16
ufoz8mycow has a brilliant futureufoz8mycow has a brilliant futureufoz8mycow has a brilliant futureufoz8mycow has a brilliant futureufoz8mycow has a brilliant futureufoz8mycow has a brilliant futureufoz8mycow has a brilliant futureufoz8mycow has a brilliant futureufoz8mycow has a brilliant futureufoz8mycow has a brilliant futureufoz8mycow has a brilliant future
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mlsully View Post
I just redid mine and used a factory VDC Off button from a Nissan Xterra. I wanted it to look factory. Since it’s a momentary switch, I had to wire up a locking relay to hold the position while either on or off. It’s a bit messy at the moment, but wanted to prove the concept before I buttoned it all up.
Where did you get the relay from? I think this is the route I want to take to keep an OEM look.
ufoz8mycow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-29-2019, 08:20 AM   #11 (permalink)
Base Member
 
mlsully's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 175
Drives: 2015 Nismo
Rep Power: 43
mlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond reputemlsully has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ufoz8mycow View Post
Where did you get the relay from? I think this is the route I want to take to keep an OEM look.
This is the relay I used:https://www.amazon.com/ELECTRONICS-S...13R61HVNNVXFBJ
__________________
2015 370z Nismo 7AT. Tein Flex Coilovers, Stillen Gen 3 Intake, Fast Intentions Test Pipes and Exhaust, APR Splitter, Vossen CV5 Wheels, Tuned by Seb
mlsully is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-25-2020, 10:41 PM   #12 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Québec
Posts: 1
Drives: 13 370z Si M6
Rep Power: 5
Willyam2404 is on a distinguished road
Default

I did the same as you, but instead of adding a relay I modify the inside of the switch. Also, Since I have heated seat, I was able to make it light up with the dash.

I use a switch from a Nissan Guest 2004.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 1-370z.jpg (32.6 KB, 118 views)
File Type: jpg 2-370z.jpg (24.2 KB, 87 views)
File Type: jpg 3-370z.jpg (11.0 KB, 105 views)
Willyam2404 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-08-2023, 05:18 PM   #13 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 10
Drives: 11 Nissan 370z Sport
Rep Power: 7
Zcrc is on a distinguished road
Default

Interesting idea with the Xterra/Guest VDC off switch. I want to go this route to keep the factory look too.

But just a thought - I don't see why you would need to pair this switch with a locking relay or modify the switch in any way.

If the yaw sensor gets disconnected, its stays off until the car is restarted. Unless I'm missing something it seems like a momentary switch cutting power to the yaw sensor for a second would have the same effect as a true on/off switch
Zcrc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-16-2023, 10:56 AM   #14 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 10
Drives: 11 Nissan 370z Sport
Rep Power: 7
Zcrc is on a distinguished road
Default

I was wrong- The VDC switch i used from a 2010 G37S is a Normally Off switch whereas it needs to be a Normally On switch. You need to modify the switch like the users above
Zcrc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2023, 12:46 AM   #15 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1
Drives: 2020 Nissan 370Z MT
Rep Power: 2
BudgetSki is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Willyam2404 View Post
I did the same as you, but instead of adding a relay I modify the inside of the switch. Also, Since I have heated seat, I was able to make it light up with the dash.

I use a switch from a Nissan Guest 2004.
Can you explain what you did to modify the switch? It's difficult to tell from the pictures and I'd like to do the same.
BudgetSki is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Yaw sensor switch dimitarm Exterior & Interior 33 08-09-2017 11:13 PM
Let's see your YAW sensor switch ufoz8mycow Exterior & Interior 2 07-17-2017 09:38 PM
370Z Drift Project + angle + stability + control URA Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 47 01-31-2017 10:09 AM
Highspeed Dynamic Stability Control Question Troyz Nissan 370Z General Discussions 9 09-28-2013 11:06 AM
Transport Canada to require lifesaving vehicle stability control system shumby Canada 8 09-05-2011 09:11 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:04 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2