DIY: GTR Red Start-Stop Button Swap out

steiner711 · 01-12-2013, 11:47 AM

I just put mine in.....and thanks in large part to this write-up it took roughly 10 minutes to do, and that was taking it slow. Small hands make it even easier!

redline727 · 01-12-2013, 12:38 PM

I installed mine a few weeks ago. I didn't take the dash apart though. I just used a fiberglass pry tool the same I used to pop the covers off the dome lights to put the led's in. Just put the pry tool underneath the button trim piece at the 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions and gently pop it out. Then pull the stock button out unhook the harness, plug the into the GTR button pop it back in and your set. I believe a DIY for that way is on the forum somewhere too

syntax1269 · 01-13-2013, 02:38 PM

if anyone is interested in selling their OEM start/stop button PM me.

Slowfashow · 01-15-2013, 04:09 PM

I did this drunk and my dumbass re-installed the factory push start button after I got it off. I'm too busy now to find time to do it the right way FML...

Haboob · 01-15-2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowfashow

I did this drunk and my dumbass re-installed the factory push start button after I got it off. I'm too busy now to find time to do it the right way FML...

That's too funny.

GundamWZero · 01-16-2013, 09:22 PM

I was about to pull the trigger and get one today, but I had to hurry back to work.... only 54 dollars at the Nissan Dealership. They tend to have GT-Rs enter their shop on the daily....

2BritsRacing · 04-20-2013, 01:19 PM

Super easy install once you know which screws take the dash apart!

Thanks!

Driftomodachi · 04-27-2013, 08:04 PM

Easiest install EVAR. Great write up and thank you!

ZeeRedZ · 05-07-2013, 01:13 PM

Great idea and just ordered the part. Thanks to contributors!

JARblue · 05-07-2013, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2BritsRacing

Super easy install once you know which screws take the dash apart!

Thanks!

There's no need to take the dash apart

GTR start button! another alternative..

ZeeRedZ · 05-07-2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

There's no need to take the dash apart

GTR start button! another alternative..

Yes I found that thread also and will do it the easy way! LOL Thanks for the reminder.

Nuccigucci · 06-07-2013, 10:00 PM

IMHO i think the stock one not that it looks better or anything i just would rather keep the stock one in although i do think they should have put a different push button in to differentiate from all their other cars but thats just me

DevilWarrior · 06-10-2013, 12:54 PM

Hi guys a quick question (sorry if it was asked before, I couldn't find it): Would this mod void my warranty? I would really appreciate any response asap. Thanks

JARblue · 06-10-2013, 01:14 PM

Aftermarket mods are not covered by warranty, although I'm not exactly sure about putting a GT-R start button on a Z (I would guess they still won't cover it). If the dealer can claim that your aftermarket part or the install of an aftermarket part caused the problem, they won't warranty stock parts that fail because of it. So unless your start button causes something else to fail (highly unlikely) or fails itself, I wouldn't worry about it.

If you're that concerned about it, just keep the stock button around and reinstall it if you have to take your car to a dealer.

NismoZ70 · 06-17-2013, 02:29 PM

For someone like me who is absolutely terrible in being able to install any sort of modifications, this was very easy using Triple's instructions. I didn't want to risk marking up the start button by using the alternative method so I used Triple's instructions. Took me around 10 minutes to install. Looks waaaaaay better I think. From some of the people who have riden in my afterwards, thats one of the first things they notice inside the car.

01-12-2013, 12:38 PM	#287 (permalink)
redline727 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: RVA Posts: 203 Drives: '13 MUSTANG GT 6MT Rep Power: 14	I installed mine a few weeks ago. I didn't take the dash apart though. I just used a fiberglass pry tool the same I used to pop the covers off the dome lights to put the led's in. Just put the pry tool underneath the button trim piece at the 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions and gently pop it out. Then pull the stock button out unhook the harness, plug the into the GTR button pop it back in and your set. I believe a DIY for that way is on the forum somewhere too __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 6MT ROUSH intake \| ROUSH axle back \| ROUSH shift knob \| ROUSH coil covers 2009 NISSAN 370Z SOLD

01-15-2013, 04:09 PM	#289 (permalink)
Slowfashow Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Jose California Posts: 50 Drives: 370z 40th Graphite Rep Power: 13	I did this drunk and my dumbass re-installed the factory push start button after I got it off. I'm too busy now to find time to do it the right way FML... Amuse370z, kfull and NismoZ70 like this.

01-16-2013, 09:22 PM	#291 (permalink)
GundamWZero Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ft. Bliss Posts: 21 Drives: '10 370Z Touring 7SP Rep Power: 12	I was about to pull the trigger and get one today, but I had to hurry back to work.... only 54 dollars at the Nissan Dealership. They tend to have GT-Rs enter their shop on the daily.... __________________ SHIFT_ 2005/06 Nissan, Altima, 2007 Nissan Armada, 2010 Nissan 370Z

06-10-2013, 01:14 PM	#299 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Aftermarket mods are not covered by warranty, although I'm not exactly sure about putting a GT-R start button on a Z (I would guess they still won't cover it). If the dealer can claim that your aftermarket part or the install of an aftermarket part caused the problem, they won't warranty stock parts that fail because of it. So unless your start button causes something else to fail (highly unlikely) or fails itself, I wouldn't worry about it. If you're that concerned about it, just keep the stock button around and reinstall it if you have to take your car to a dealer. kenchan and Gibby1113 like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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01-12-2013, 11:47 AM	#286 (permalink)
steiner711 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 102 Drives: 2012 370Z BC 6MT Rep Power: 13	I just put mine in.....and thanks in large part to this write-up it took roughly 10 minutes to do, and that was taking it slow. Small hands make it even easier!

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syntax1269 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: 0.2 seconds in front Posts: 88 Drives: 370Z Touring S M6 Rep Power: 16	if anyone is interested in selling their OEM start/stop button PM me.

04-20-2013, 01:19 PM	#292 (permalink)
2BritsRacing Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 20 Drives: '10 Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 12	Super easy install once you know which screws take the dash apart! Thanks!

04-27-2013, 08:04 PM	#293 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 13	Easiest install EVAR. Great write up and thank you!

05-07-2013, 01:13 PM	#294 (permalink)
ZeeRedZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 124 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	Great idea and just ordered the part. Thanks to contributors!

06-07-2013, 10:00 PM	#297 (permalink)
Nuccigucci Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East patchogue Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	IMHO i think the stock one not that it looks better or anything i just would rather keep the stock one in although i do think they should have put a different push button in to differentiate from all their other cars but thats just me

06-10-2013, 12:54 PM	#298 (permalink)
DevilWarrior Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Francisco Age: 38 Posts: 6 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z MB A7 Rep Power: 12	Hi guys a quick question (sorry if it was asked before, I couldn't find it): Would this mod void my warranty? I would really appreciate any response asap. Thanks

06-17-2013, 02:29 PM	#300 (permalink)
NismoZ70 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: IL Posts: 317 Drives: 2015 Subaru STI LE Rep Power: 12	For someone like me who is absolutely terrible in being able to install any sort of modifications, this was very easy using Triple's instructions. I didn't want to risk marking up the start button by using the alternative method so I used Triple's instructions. Took me around 10 minutes to install. Looks waaaaaay better I think. From some of the people who have riden in my afterwards, thats one of the first things they notice inside the car.