S Mode Button

js1 · 11-18-2010, 01:01 PM

is it possible to install the s mode button in place of the blank dummy button on the automatic. would it still be able to light up when the lights come on. is there a plug for it located underneath the shifter or do you have to splice the wires into the hazard button. any help would be appreciated. thanks

js1 · 11-19-2010, 07:41 AM

anyone?

ChrisSlicks · 11-19-2010, 08:41 AM

I would think that the automatics and manuals would have different wiring harnesses so I would say that there is nothing there for it, but I could be wrong.

js1 · 11-19-2010, 09:04 AM

that's what i thought. i was thinking maybe if there was a way to splice the wire from the hazard button to the s mode button. im not really sure. thought i would ask first

ChrisSlicks · 11-19-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by js1

that's what i thought. i was thinking maybe if there was a way to splice the wire from the hazard button to the s mode button. im not really sure. thought i would ask first

Spicing the backlight power connection shouldn't be problem.

js1 · 11-19-2010, 09:26 AM

i have to look to see what the wire looks like. thanks

RedBullRR · 11-19-2010, 09:29 AM

Question... You want to do this for the sake of filling in a blank?

js1 · 11-19-2010, 09:31 AM

yes. i just want the s mode button to light up when the lights are turned on. i dont like the blank button

v8zracer260z · 11-19-2010, 09:58 AM

This can be done, just pull the shifter panel off and with a volt meter determine which wire is for the illumination. This is easy by setting your dash lights at half brightness and look for voltage in the 6-8 volt range. Can be verifiyed by increasing/ decreasing the brightness and the voltage should rise/ or fall too. No splice into this wire and run to the S mode switch and plug into the back. You may need a small wire terminal availible at radio shack if needed. As for which pin to use you may need a schematic to find out. You'll also need the ground terminal also this can be spliced into the ground on the hazard lamp.

js1 · 11-19-2010, 10:35 AM

there is nothing to plug the s mode button into? do i run the wire from the hazard switch into the s mode button

370zsport09 · 11-19-2010, 11:47 AM

S-Mode Blank Slot is where I have my "GO Baby" NOS Button :P

kenchan · 11-19-2010, 12:28 PM

shouldn't be hard to hardwire a backlight LED. make sure you get a dim LED though...

i did something real similar to my MIRROR switch on my other car. i had to play with the resistors until it was tame at night cause i only had bright LED's in my parts box.

370zHawaii · 11-19-2010, 12:33 PM

I don't have S-mode I test dove the S-mode and turned it on, one thing I realized was that it was harder to shift to the gear I wanted to for example 5th to 3rd, it was like the car shifted for me and it revved while doing it, don't like the lack of control, anywho I agree the blank spots and dummy buttons on base models or no s-mode on automatic needs to be filled in with something it just doesn't feel or look right to me, maybe they will make a nice dummy button mod that has functionalbility and serves a purpose instead of just lighting up keeping my fingers crossed but def not hding my breath on this

kenchan · 11-19-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zHawaii

I don't have S-mode I test dove the S-mode and turned it on, one thing I realized was that it was harder to shift to the gear I wanted to for example 5th to 3rd, it was like the car shifted for me and it revved while doing it, don't like the lack of control, anywho I agree the blank spots and dummy buttons on base models or no s-mode on automatic needs to be filled in with something it just doesn't feel or look right to me, maybe they will make a nice dummy button mod that has functionalbility and serves a purpose instead of just lighting up keeping my fingers crossed but def not hding my breath on this

please cut back on your pineapple consumption. you make no sense.

js1 · 11-19-2010, 12:56 PM

where would they sell the led for it

11-18-2010, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	S Mode Button is it possible to install the s mode button in place of the blank dummy button on the automatic. would it still be able to light up when the lights come on. is there a plug for it located underneath the shifter or do you have to splice the wires into the hazard button. any help would be appreciated. thanks

11-19-2010, 08:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I would think that the automatics and manuals would have different wiring harnesses so I would say that there is nothing there for it, but I could be wrong. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-19-2010, 09:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
v8zracer260z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Micanopy Posts: 124 Drives: 09 370Z blk touring Rep Power: 15	This can be done, just pull the shifter panel off and with a volt meter determine which wire is for the illumination. This is easy by setting your dash lights at half brightness and look for voltage in the 6-8 volt range. Can be verifiyed by increasing/ decreasing the brightness and the voltage should rise/ or fall too. No splice into this wire and run to the S mode switch and plug into the back. You may need a small wire terminal availible at radio shack if needed. As for which pin to use you may need a schematic to find out. You'll also need the ground terminal also this can be spliced into the ground on the hazard lamp. __________________ Sport Package rims, tires and spoiler, Factory Nismo Suspension, more to come

11-19-2010, 11:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
370zsport09 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 195 Drives: 2011 Tacoma SR5 Rep Power: 15	S-Mode Blank Slot is where I have my "GO Baby" NOS Button :P AaronG likes this.

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11-19-2010, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	anyone?

11-19-2010, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	that's what i thought. i was thinking maybe if there was a way to splice the wire from the hazard button to the s mode button. im not really sure. thought i would ask first

11-19-2010, 09:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	i have to look to see what the wire looks like. thanks

11-19-2010, 09:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
RedBullRR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 336 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Rep Power: 15	Question... You want to do this for the sake of filling in a blank?

11-19-2010, 09:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	yes. i just want the s mode button to light up when the lights are turned on. i dont like the blank button

11-19-2010, 10:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	there is nothing to plug the s mode button into? do i run the wire from the hazard switch into the s mode button

11-19-2010, 12:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	shouldn't be hard to hardwire a backlight LED. make sure you get a dim LED though... i did something real similar to my MIRROR switch on my other car. i had to play with the resistors until it was tame at night cause i only had bright LED's in my parts box.

11-19-2010, 12:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
370zHawaii Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sun Shining State Posts: 294 Drives: A Starship Rep Power: 15	I don't have S-mode I test dove the S-mode and turned it on, one thing I realized was that it was harder to shift to the gear I wanted to for example 5th to 3rd, it was like the car shifted for me and it revved while doing it, don't like the lack of control, anywho I agree the blank spots and dummy buttons on base models or no s-mode on automatic needs to be filled in with something it just doesn't feel or look right to me, maybe they will make a nice dummy button mod that has functionalbility and serves a purpose instead of just lighting up keeping my fingers crossed but def not hding my breath on this

11-19-2010, 12:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	where would they sell the led for it