"Extended Storage Switch"

djsekz · 02-01-2012, 11:51 AM

Well my buttons on those handles dont even work.. Never worked actually

Trilitheum · 02-07-2012, 02:42 PM

Just did some digging, this switch doesn't control the signal from the door handles. The attached image shows all the things it does control:

- Key Slot (Left side of Steering Wheel)
- Data Link Connector (Aka OBD-II Port)
- A/C Auto Amp. (Alloys the automatic climate control to turn the A/C on and off)
- Intelligent Key Warning Buzzer (Exterior lock/unlock chime, etc)
- Auto Anti-Dazzling Mirror (Home Link Mirror if Equipped)

djsekz · 02-07-2012, 02:47 PM

looks like i have wire problems..cause everything except the OBD port and intellegent key warning buzzer dont work..

scionide · 02-08-2012, 12:14 AM

interesting...nice find !

EVOHUNTER · 02-08-2012, 11:11 AM

They miss this stuff because the pdi guy gets paid 9 bucks an hour and has no clue what hes doing.

didymus · 05-18-2012, 04:53 PM

Awesome! Now my car remembers my AC settings instead of randomly selecting to blow on my feet!

axmea? · 05-18-2012, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trilitheum

Just wanted to give a heads up, as this caused me a lot of frustration and intermittent issues, and possibly save a trip to the dealer for someone. I did search and couldn't find any reference to this "Extended Storage Switch" However it is mentioned now in the 2011 and 2012 model year manuals on page 8-22.

This little white push switch that fits over the 10 A Electrics fuse comes to the dealer in the off position, they then push it in on delivery. It prevents battery drain during storage as the name would suggest by disabling certain systems.

I started getting symptoms where the Homelink would stop working and the exterior chime also stopped, also my OBD II port stopped supplying power. Everything else functioned fine.

I checked the fuses and none were blown, however after more poking around I noticed that what I now know is the extended storage switch was wiggly, I gave it a good push in and it clicked, and all my problems went away. A week of intermittent problems solved, I was about to head to the dealer.

Great post!!!!! Was getting frustrated not being able set the Homelink. Would not reset and blink as described. I saw this post and did as advised, the car was not properly set for delivery. A push of the button and the homelink came to life. Thanks a million!!!!!

Trilitheum · 07-24-2012, 07:42 AM

It's amazing how much this has been happening straight from the dealers. I thought when I posted this early this year it was a rare occurrence that might help a few others who had the same issues.

It might be a good idea to make this a sticky so people can find it easier?

The Rock · 08-05-2012, 11:52 PM

By the way, which fuse box is this switch found in. There are 3 fuse box in the Z and I can't figure which one it is in.

wilsonp · 08-06-2012, 12:01 AM

Passenger compartment.

Trilitheum · 08-06-2012, 07:14 AM

Driver's footwell on the left hand side behind the platic cover

KSFastah · 09-26-2012, 09:44 AM

Great post.....I had my car delivered without this switch in the "customer delivery" position too.

Nice to be able to fix it so simply without a trip to the dealer.

cooltoy · 09-26-2012, 02:03 PM

Sounds like this should be a sticky.

scottIN · 09-26-2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Sounds like this should be a sticky.

Sounds like dealers need to go back to training...

mdezz · 01-18-2013, 05:42 AM

Thank you I did not realize anything was wrong until 2 years after I have the car I still could not program the homelink.

02-08-2012, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 15	They miss this stuff because the pdi guy gets paid 9 bucks an hour and has no clue what hes doing. __________________

07-24-2012, 07:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Trilitheum Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 210 Drives: '11 370z 6M KAD Spt Rep Power: 15	It's amazing how much this has been happening straight from the dealers. I thought when I posted this early this year it was a rare occurrence that might help a few others who had the same issues. It might be a good idea to make this a sticky so people can find it easier? __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring/Sport, 6MT, KAD

08-05-2012, 11:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Rock Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: OC Posts: 6 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z BK AT Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the Tip!! By the way, which fuse box is this switch found in. There are 3 fuse box in the Z and I can't figure which one it is in.

08-06-2012, 12:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Passenger compartment. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

08-06-2012, 07:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
Trilitheum Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 210 Drives: '11 370z 6M KAD Spt Rep Power: 15	Driver's footwell on the left hand side behind the platic cover __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring/Sport, 6MT, KAD

02-01-2012, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
djsekz Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: norcal Posts: 245 Drives: 09 370Z/ 08 RR MATTE Rep Power: 0	Well my buttons on those handles dont even work.. Never worked actually

02-07-2012, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
djsekz Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: norcal Posts: 245 Drives: 09 370Z/ 08 RR MATTE Rep Power: 0	looks like i have wire problems..cause everything except the OBD port and intellegent key warning buzzer dont work..

02-08-2012, 12:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
scionide Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: so-cal Posts: 436 Drives: 11 370z PW 6mt Rep Power: 15	interesting...nice find !

05-18-2012, 04:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	Awesome! Now my car remembers my AC settings instead of randomly selecting to blow on my feet!

09-26-2012, 09:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
KSFastah Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: KS Posts: 184 Drives: 12 370Z Sport GM M6 Rep Power: 13	Great post.....I had my car delivered without this switch in the "customer delivery" position too. Nice to be able to fix it so simply without a trip to the dealer.

09-26-2012, 02:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,984 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Sounds like this should be a sticky. wideglideleon likes this.

01-18-2013, 05:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
mdezz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 93 Drives: '11 370z M6 tour/nav Rep Power: 15	Thank you I did not realize anything was wrong until 2 years after I have the car I still could not program the homelink. __________________ 2011 370z touring/sport/nav GM/Persimmon interior-

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