Replacing heated seat switch blanks..

Chemy · 12-27-2012, 03:34 PM

Sorry fi this has been asked before, I looked around and did not find anything.

On my Nismo, which does not come with heated seats, there are three buttons in front of the cup holder that are blanks. It looks like this pannel can come out and replaced. Hoping for something looking better than the three blanks.. Maybe something factory or any other ideas would be great.

Please?

1st · 12-27-2012, 03:38 PM

The blanks are there for accessories (i.e. alarm led, rear fog light switch)

Chemy · 12-27-2012, 03:39 PM

Yeah, I want to take them out

They look bad! If I ever install something I will just put them back.. I would like that whole pannel to come out and put something flat there, not just different blanks.

Any ideas?

SouthArk370Z · 12-27-2012, 03:52 PM

I've seen plates with holes and fillers for the holes, even seen different switches to go in the holes, but I haven't seen a blank plate. That doesn't mean one doesn't exist, just that I haven't seen one.

If you can't find one specifically for a 370Z/Nismo, Nissan may use the same plate in different models. Find a hobbyist-friendly Nissan parts rep that will cross-reference for you, try e-mailing some of the online Nissan parts stores, or ask around on other Nissan model-specific sites (maybe some of the econobox fans install 370Z parts in the same way some 370Z fans will install GT-R start buttons; although I can't imagine a switch plate being very popular heehee) if you don't get an answer here.

Chemy · 12-27-2012, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I've seen plates with holes and fillers for the holes, even seen different switches to go in the holes, but I haven't seen a blank plate. That doesn't mean one doesn't exist, just that I haven't seen one.

If you can't find one specifically for a 370Z/Nismo, Nissan may use the same plate in different models. Find a hobbyist-friendly Nissan parts rep that will cross-reference for you, try e-mailing some of the online Nissan parts stores, or ask around on other Nissan model-specific sites (maybe some of the econobox fans install 370Z parts in the same way some 370Z fans will install GT-R start buttons; although I can't imagine a switch plate being very popular heehee) if you don't get an answer here.

Its a small thing but drives me nuts! Thanks for the information, I will see what I can come up with

SouthArk370Z · 12-27-2012, 04:43 PM

Let us know what you find out. Post pics if you find something - someone else may like the look.

NunButSteez · 09-30-2014, 10:38 PM

How do you replace the switches?

Aviator44 · 10-01-2014, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chemy

Yeah, I want to take them out

They look bad! If I ever install something I will just put them back.. I would like that whole pannel to come out and put something flat there, not just different blanks.

Any ideas?

Pop the 3 blanks out, fiberglass over it, sand and paint. Or install heated seats and put in the factory switches.

ElwoodBlues · 10-01-2014, 08:53 PM

What to do with the three "non-functional" buttons in the center console

12-27-2012, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chemy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 109 Drives: Nismo 370Z, Pearl Rep Power: 13	Replacing heated seat switch blanks.. Sorry fi this has been asked before, I looked around and did not find anything. On my Nismo, which does not come with heated seats, there are three buttons in front of the cup holder that are blanks. It looks like this pannel can come out and replaced. Hoping for something looking better than the three blanks.. Maybe something factory or any other ideas would be great. Please? __________________ 2012 Nismo, PW #512. FI CBE SS w/12" Res, Stillen g3's, UpRev, Kenwood 9990HD, Focal speakers and tweeters, Wicked Cas corner box with JL 10" w6, 35% ceramic tint, full clear bra.

12-27-2012, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chemy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 109 Drives: Nismo 370Z, Pearl Rep Power: 13	Yeah, I want to take them out They look bad! If I ever install something I will just put them back.. I would like that whole pannel to come out and put something flat there, not just different blanks. Any ideas? __________________ 2012 Nismo, PW #512. FI CBE SS w/12" Res, Stillen g3's, UpRev, Kenwood 9990HD, Focal speakers and tweeters, Wicked Cas corner box with JL 10" w6, 35% ceramic tint, full clear bra.

12-27-2012, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I've seen plates with holes and fillers for the holes, even seen different switches to go in the holes, but I haven't seen a blank plate. That doesn't mean one doesn't exist, just that I haven't seen one. If you can't find one specifically for a 370Z/Nismo, Nissan may use the same plate in different models. Find a hobbyist-friendly Nissan parts rep that will cross-reference for you, try e-mailing some of the online Nissan parts stores, or ask around on other Nissan model-specific sites (maybe some of the econobox fans install 370Z parts in the same way some 370Z fans will install GT-R start buttons; although I can't imagine a switch plate being very popular heehee) if you don't get an answer here. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-27-2012, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Let us know what you find out. Post pics if you find something - someone else may like the look. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

10-01-2014, 08:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
ElwoodBlues Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 108 Drives: 17 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	What to do with the three "non-functional" buttons in the center console SouthArk370Z and gomer_110 like this.

12-27-2012, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	The blanks are there for accessories (i.e. alarm led, rear fog light switch)

09-30-2014, 10:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
NunButSteez Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Age: 31 Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z Touring Rep Power: 11	How do you replace the switches?

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