GTR start button! another alternative..

ZWig22 · 01-15-2015, 06:19 PM

Nice and easy. Used this method. <5 min install. Thanks for the great DIY! =]

kzshin · 01-23-2015, 12:34 AM

just did it....only takes about 3 min....awesome write up. thank you

lgarcia · 01-23-2015, 09:55 PM

Very easy, thanks for the DYI,

Uxi · 04-22-2015, 04:40 PM

Anyone have a picture in a 2015 Nismo?

Mostly curious if the button matches the shade of the red circle trim on the Nismo.

Uxi · 04-22-2015, 09:42 PM

Heh, already did it. Guides were implying the plugs were at 2 but actually at 11 and 4. Not sure it will let me post pics since I'm new, but next post...

Uxi · 04-22-2015, 09:45 PM

Before:

After:

Uxi · 04-25-2015, 04:42 PM

Night

speedfreek · 05-11-2015, 06:44 PM

How much pressure does it take? I get the screw driver behind the start button. But can't get it to pop. Anymore pressure I feel will mark the center console.

JARblue · 05-11-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

How much pressure does it take? I get the screw driver behind the start button. But can't get it to pop. Anymore pressure I feel will mark the center console.

Shouldn't take much pressure. I also don't recommend metal to pry at it. I use a plastic panel removal tool. Invaluable at <$10 for the set

See my previous post in this thread for where to pry

GTR start button! another alternative..

speedfreek · 05-11-2015, 07:02 PM

Gotcha. I'll wait til I pick up the plastic tools.

JARblue · 05-11-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

Gotcha. I'll wait til I pick up the plastic tools.

Good call

You can use a flathead screwdriver, but just be sure to wrap it with something to protect the dash. A small one with a terry cloth wrapped over it 2-3 times should work ok in a pinch.

Uxi · 05-11-2015, 07:40 PM

I just used an old expired debit card. The two points were at about 11 and 4 o'clock.

It will begin to move when you do it more than an audible click was my experience. Naturally the other side will sort of tighten but still was able to get the card in there. The harder part was figuring out where the to release the collar but it's obvious if you look at it for a minute.

It did ruin the card so don't use one you want to keep lol.

SwissCheese · 05-11-2015, 09:59 PM

FYI, if you use those plastic tools, make sure you get nice ones. I bought a set for under $10 on Amazon and they were worthless. They just bent whenever I tried to apply any pressure. I also was worried about scratching the interior with a screwdriver (hence why I bought the plastic tools). I ended up just using a screwdriver, and it worked out just fine. If you're worried, you can just fold a piece of electrical tape around the tip.

JARblue · 05-12-2015, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

FYI, if you use those plastic tools, make sure you get nice ones. I bought a set for under $10 on Amazon and they were worthless. They just bent whenever I tried to apply any pressure. I also was worried about scratching the interior with a screwdriver (hence why I bought the plastic tools). I ended up just using a screwdriver, and it worked out just fine. If you're worried, you can just fold a piece of electrical tape around the tip.

They are not all worthless. The set I got on Amazon was on sale for $7.99 and is plenty strong. But the packaging is long gone, so I can't confirm which brand they were, unfortunately.

SwissCheese · 05-12-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

They are not all worthless. The set I got on Amazon was on sale for $7.99 and is plenty strong. But the packaging is long gone, so I can't confirm which brand they were, unfortunately.

Here's a link to the set that I bought. It was only $4, so I wasn't expecting much. I'm sure there are better ones out there, but I don't recommend these ones.

Amazon.com : Leegoal New Car Door Clip Panel Audio Video Dashboard Dismantle Kits Installer Pry Tool : Car Trim Removal Tool : Electronics

04-22-2015, 09:42 PM	#95 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 302 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	Heh, already did it. Guides were implying the plugs were at 2 but actually at 11 and 4. Not sure it will let me post pics since I'm new, but next post... Last edited by Uxi; 04-22-2015 at 09:46 PM.

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speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	How much pressure does it take? I get the screw driver behind the start button. But can't get it to pop. Anymore pressure I feel will mark the center console. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

05-11-2015, 07:02 PM	#100 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	Gotcha. I'll wait til I pick up the plastic tools. JARblue likes this. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

05-11-2015, 09:59 PM	#103 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	FYI, if you use those plastic tools, make sure you get nice ones. I bought a set for under $10 on Amazon and they were worthless. They just bent whenever I tried to apply any pressure. I also was worried about scratching the interior with a screwdriver (hence why I bought the plastic tools). I ended up just using a screwdriver, and it worked out just fine. If you're worried, you can just fold a piece of electrical tape around the tip. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

01-15-2015, 06:19 PM	#91 (permalink)
ZWig22 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Charlotte Posts: 54 Drives: 13 370Z MB T/SP 6MT Rep Power: 11	Nice and easy. Used this method. <5 min install. Thanks for the great DIY! =]

01-23-2015, 12:34 AM	#92 (permalink)
kzshin Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: CA Posts: 11 Drives: Z34 MB 6MT Rep Power: 11	just did it....only takes about 3 min....awesome write up. thank you

01-23-2015, 09:55 PM	#93 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 11	Very easy, thanks for the DYI,

04-22-2015, 04:40 PM	#94 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 302 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	Anyone have a picture in a 2015 Nismo? Mostly curious if the button matches the shade of the red circle trim on the Nismo.

05-11-2015, 07:40 PM	#102 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 302 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	I just used an old expired debit card. The two points were at about 11 and 4 o'clock. It will begin to move when you do it more than an audible click was my experience. Naturally the other side will sort of tighten but still was able to get the card in there. The harder part was figuring out where the to release the collar but it's obvious if you look at it for a minute. It did ruin the card so don't use one you want to keep lol.

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