370z Illuminated Kick Plates

speedworks · 02-01-2009, 08:58 AM

Interesting, since mine only took 5-15 minutes, there is no way any of the wiring was NOT there. The mechanic was completely surprised how easy it was - he was expecting it to take 2 hours. He said he just popped the old ones out, connected the new ones, and popped them in. The only major thing was the old ones had 4 posts and the new ones only had 3, so you had to use the sticky tape. I have a Base model. Maybe I was lucky and it was prewired, but I can't imagine everyone elses not the same. Just pop one out and see if you have them, if not, then maybe take them back. I can only say what happened with mine, and no wires needed to be run for mine to work. As for the kickplates working, mine worked even though the interior lights were not set for the door open. Let me know how it works out. Look at the new pieces to see where the tabs are for taking out the old ones. He said it put a screwdriver under it (protect the car with a rag) and then pushed against the tab, and then lifted up.

Educ8r · 02-01-2009, 10:27 AM

I have the touring and the Nissan guys showed me the exact paperwork, I was told it would be a 2.5 hour job. I said forget it, I just don't trust them to install them properly especially after he said that they have to go into the car's computer.

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Speedworks,

I picked some up yesterday, when I opened the box it had 2 wiring harnesses, numerous sticky pads, zip ties and instructions to run wires up under the carpet, pedals, etc. Remove both inner and outer kick plates, etc. etc. Looks to me like it would be a 2 hour job, for me probably 4 hours

So are you saying that the wires are already there, all I have to do is pull up the inner kick plates and plug the new ones in ???
I was about ready to take these back

Maybe this is for the base model? Possible the Touring is pre-wired.

Thanks for the help,

Braden

speedworks · 02-01-2009, 01:33 PM

I'm telling you guys, that did not happen for mine. They did it real quick, and it was no problem, just pop out and pop in. You can't tell me my car is different from others. The installer was shocked as well when he said it said 2 hours, and he did it in less then 15 minutes, no computer hacking or running of wires.

tvfreakazoid · 02-02-2009, 05:14 AM

Interesting. I assume their all pre-wired. Well hopefully more people will do it on this forum. Cause I would really like to change the colors on them if i'm able to.

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Originally Posted by speedworks

I'm telling you guys, that did not happen for mine. They did it real quick, and it was no problem, just pop out and pop in. You can't tell me my car is different from others. The installer was shocked as well when he said it said 2 hours, and he did it in less then 15 minutes, no computer hacking or running of wires.

Educ8r · 02-02-2009, 07:11 AM

My suggestion, if you really want them make sure its an option you specify before buying the car, I just don't trust them to do a satisfactory job. The service guy said, "this is a brand new car we don't want to mess it up!" So what does that tell you... lol

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Interesting. I assume their all pre-wired. Well hopefully more people will do it on this forum. Cause I would really like to change the colors on them if i'm able to.

Neo187H · 02-02-2009, 08:07 AM

Its entirely possible the car can be ordered pre-wired for it but normally does not come wired. Mercedes does that with the new GLK and the dealer installed rear headrest entertainment system.

tvfreakazoid · 02-04-2009, 05:27 AM

well hopefully when it comes time to buy I hope i remember to ask.

TerribleONE · 02-04-2009, 07:58 AM

i know on the G37s.. they were wired for this.. so i imagine its the same for the Z.. i will see if i can find out more about this tomorrow for you guys..

albertu · 02-04-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Bwahahah, thieves!

Nah. More like bandit. Thieves just steal without you knowing. Bandits rob you under board day light.

MaximumPwr · 02-04-2009, 03:43 PM

I installed these last night on my base w/sport 6 speed. It did take about 2 hours, but I also took my time. My car was not prewired, but running the wire harness and hooking it up is no problem. If I did it again I could do it in 30min - 1 hour easy. They do look way nicer than the cheap black ones. Heck they would even look good if they didn't light up. Big improvement either way. Oh and for those that want to change the orange bulb to another color, not sure if you can. Everything is built into the sill.

frost · 02-04-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by albertu

Nah. More like bandit. Thieves just steal without you knowing. Bandits rob you under board day light.

Indeed.

albertu · 02-05-2009, 08:49 PM

http://www.courtesyparts.com/images/...6950-Z34KP.pdf

Found install manual, hope this help make the procedure clear.

Educ8r · 02-05-2009, 09:53 PM

Yep, should take no more than 15 minutes.

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Originally Posted by albertu

http://www.courtesyparts.com/images/...6950-Z34KP.pdf

Found install manual, hope this help make the procedure clear.

speedworks · 02-06-2009, 10:49 AM

I don't know, somehow my car came pre-wired, and it only took 5-15 minutes for the service guy to do it.

SoCal 370Z · 03-11-2009, 11:07 AM

I installed the kit yesterday, and here are my findings:

Not a fifteen-minute job.
Not hard to accomplish; time-consuming wire routing, and parts removal.
Some of the instruction references are incorrect. (This probably resulting more from a right-side left-side driving orientation or lost in manual writing translation issue.)
Looks great, and even better after dusk!
Powers off interior lighting (not overhead map lighting) and turns off with interior lighting.

Installation Tips:
1. Before disconnecting the negative cable of the battery:
  - Pull off the inner door sill panels as you might need to jockey the seat position to help pull off these panels.
  - Position seats to the farthest rearward position to allow more room in the interior to work with (remember to do so before disconnecting the battery).
  - Definitely disconnect the battery.
2. Route all the wiring first. Press the driver's side lead connector into the large supplied wire tie (you will see what I mean) and tape it so that it can be used a wire pull to the other side of the transmission tunnel. Before wire tying anything in place check to see how it all lays out and that no wiring is being stressed.
3. Use the main harness large gray holding clips to route the sill leads versus taping to the outside of the clips.
4. The supplied "T" wiring harness connector will demonstrate how to release the existing connector that must be release and reattached to the "T."
5. Where the "T" is a attached do follow the instruction and cover the snap connector with the supplied foam tape to prevent any rattling in the interior.
6. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
7. Reset the automatic windows feature on both windows as follows (from the Owner Manual):
If the windows do not close automatically

If the power window automatic function (closing only) does not operate properly, perform the following procedure to initialize the power window system.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the switch more than 3 seconds after the window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic function to confirm the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function does not operate properly after performing the procedure above, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Caveats:

In Japan, they actually sell a model that includes the illuminated door sills as part of the package. Here, you can order them as an option or have them installed at the dealer. For those who have ordered and received them on their Z do you have a fuse in the fuse box for the sills? If you had it installed at the dealership, or you install them yourself you receive a wiring harness "T" that includes an inline fuse. This is great with the exception that the fuse is hidden behind a passenger's side kick panel that is not quickly removed to check the fuse; let alone even knowing where the fuse exists if you are the successive owner of the Z.

Notes:

There was no prewired loom in our Z.

Would I do it again or consider having the illuminated door sills on the Z? Yes. My wife loves the look.

02-04-2009, 05:27 AM	#67 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	well hopefully when it comes time to buy I hope i remember to ask. __________________ Mudders milk

03-11-2009, 11:07 AM	#75 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Installed and Reviewed I installed the kit yesterday, and here are my findings: Not a fifteen-minute job. Not hard to accomplish; time-consuming wire routing, and parts removal. Some of the instruction references are incorrect. (This probably resulting more from a right-side left-side driving orientation or lost in manual writing translation issue.) Looks great, and even better after dusk! Powers off interior lighting (not overhead map lighting) and turns off with interior lighting. Installation Tips: Before disconnecting the negative cable of the battery: Pull off the inner door sill panels as you might need to jockey the seat position to help pull off these panels. Position seats to the farthest rearward position to allow more room in the interior to work with (remember to do so before disconnecting the battery). Definitely disconnect the battery. Route all the wiring first. Press the driver's side lead connector into the large supplied wire tie (you will see what I mean) and tape it so that it can be used a wire pull to the other side of the transmission tunnel. Before wire tying anything in place check to see how it all lays out and that no wiring is being stressed. Use the main harness large gray holding clips to route the sill leads versus taping to the outside of the clips. The supplied "T" wiring harness connector will demonstrate how to release the existing connector that must be release and reattached to the "T." Where the "T" is a attached do follow the instruction and cover the snap connector with the supplied foam tape to prevent any rattling in the interior. Reconnect the negative battery terminal. Reset the automatic windows feature on both windows as follows (from the Owner Manual): If the windows do not close automatically If the power window automatic function (closing only) does not operate properly, perform the following procedure to initialize the power window system. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Close the door. Open the window completely by operating the power window switch. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the switch more than 3 seconds after the window is closed completely. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic function to confirm the initialization is complete. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows. If the power window automatic function does not operate properly after performing the procedure above, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Caveats: In Japan, they actually sell a model that includes the illuminated door sills as part of the package. Here, you can order them as an option or have them installed at the dealer. For those who have ordered and received them on their Z do you have a fuse in the fuse box for the sills? If you had it installed at the dealership, or you install them yourself you receive a wiring harness "T" that includes an inline fuse. This is great with the exception that the fuse is hidden behind a passenger's side kick panel that is not quickly removed to check the fuse; let alone even knowing where the fuse exists if you are the successive owner of the Z. Notes: There was no prewired loom in our Z. Would I do it again or consider having the illuminated door sills on the Z? Yes. My wife loves the look. Alrashwa likes this. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 03-12-2009 at 02:11 AM.

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02-01-2009, 08:58 AM	#61 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Interesting, since mine only took 5-15 minutes, there is no way any of the wiring was NOT there. The mechanic was completely surprised how easy it was - he was expecting it to take 2 hours. He said he just popped the old ones out, connected the new ones, and popped them in. The only major thing was the old ones had 4 posts and the new ones only had 3, so you had to use the sticky tape. I have a Base model. Maybe I was lucky and it was prewired, but I can't imagine everyone elses not the same. Just pop one out and see if you have them, if not, then maybe take them back. I can only say what happened with mine, and no wires needed to be run for mine to work. As for the kickplates working, mine worked even though the interior lights were not set for the door open. Let me know how it works out. Look at the new pieces to see where the tabs are for taking out the old ones. He said it put a screwdriver under it (protect the car with a rag) and then pushed against the tab, and then lifted up.

02-01-2009, 01:33 PM	#63 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	I'm telling you guys, that did not happen for mine. They did it real quick, and it was no problem, just pop out and pop in. You can't tell me my car is different from others. The installer was shocked as well when he said it said 2 hours, and he did it in less then 15 minutes, no computer hacking or running of wires.

02-02-2009, 08:07 AM	#66 (permalink)
Neo187H Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 302 Drives: PW 370Z Rep Power: 16	Its entirely possible the car can be ordered pre-wired for it but normally does not come wired. Mercedes does that with the new GLK and the dealer installed rear headrest entertainment system.

02-04-2009, 07:58 AM	#68 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	i know on the G37s.. they were wired for this.. so i imagine its the same for the Z.. i will see if i can find out more about this tomorrow for you guys..

02-04-2009, 03:43 PM	#70 (permalink)
MaximumPwr Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	I installed these last night on my base w/sport 6 speed. It did take about 2 hours, but I also took my time. My car was not prewired, but running the wire harness and hooking it up is no problem. If I did it again I could do it in 30min - 1 hour easy. They do look way nicer than the cheap black ones. Heck they would even look good if they didn't light up. Big improvement either way. Oh and for those that want to change the orange bulb to another color, not sure if you can. Everything is built into the sill.

02-05-2009, 08:49 PM	#72 (permalink)
albertu Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 30 Drives: 09 370Z 6M spt pkz Rep Power: 16	http://www.courtesyparts.com/images/...6950-Z34KP.pdf Found install manual, hope this help make the procedure clear.

02-06-2009, 10:49 AM	#74 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	I don't know, somehow my car came pre-wired, and it only took 5-15 minutes for the service guy to do it.