Anyone have any idea what this switch is

littlejuanito · 12-11-2015, 08:17 PM

While installing my SprintBooster switch under the steering wheel, I came across this other switch with a green button on it. It's right under the steering wheel close to where one of the AC vents is.

Is this something aftermarket? I bought the car brand new from dealer so it's kinda odd and doesn't seem to be OEM.

Does anyone know what it could be?

lj909 · 12-11-2015, 09:11 PM

You know i was helping someone else with a newer Z and it had this same switch. I asked him what it was and he didn't know ether. I have a '10 and it does not have this switch.

littlejuanito · 12-11-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lj909

You know i was helping someone else with a newer Z and it had this same switch. I asked him what it was and he didn't know ether. I have a '10 and it does not have this switch.

perhaps this could be common among the the newer models. I wonder what it is though?

edo-san · 12-11-2015, 09:25 PM

Looks like a 13 pin din video connector.

littlejuanito · 12-11-2015, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by edo-san

Looks like a 13 pin din video connector.

What would it be used for?

zmanelite · 12-11-2015, 09:47 PM

Can you follow the wires ??

Almost looks like part of a aftermarket alarm

cooltoy · 12-11-2015, 09:54 PM

You two should meet.

Black Box Under The Steering Wheel

SouthArk370Z · 12-11-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zmanelite

Can you follow the wires ??

+1. If you can figure out what the wires are connected to, that may be a big hint as to what it does.

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Originally Posted by zmanelite

Almost looks like part of a aftermarket alarm

That's what I thought at first, but why the connector/jack? If it were for a "key", OP would have to plug the key in to disarm alarm. shrug

I hope somebody figures it out; my curiosity is piqued.

littlejuanito · 12-11-2015, 11:58 PM

The wires ran all the way inside behind radio and after that couldn't follow them anymore. Of course unless I disassemble around the area.

DEpointfive0 · 12-12-2015, 12:09 AM

The car belonged to a Power Dealer.

RN SHARK · 12-12-2015, 01:12 AM

I know what that is!! My 2009 has it, as does my 2014 SRT. It is a car tracking/alarm that is a dealer install. Actually, the company is Karrtrack. They install it at the dealer, takes about a day because the tracking device is hidden within the car. Anyway, the tracking portion is a paid subscription and you could most likely activate it. My Z is alarm only, but my SRT has the full package. I've answered this riddle for a few people in this forum.

TexasChuck · 12-12-2015, 09:30 AM

Not doubting you, but it seems odd that a tracking device would have a switch that can be used to turn it off??

kenchan · 12-12-2015, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

Not doubting you, but it seems odd that a tracking device would have a switch that can be used to turn it off??

lol'ed good point!

littlejuanito · 12-12-2015, 11:32 AM

I wonder if it was just a dealer alarm and the button is for the valet mode or on/off

barncobob · 12-12-2015, 11:51 AM

my new 2016 Sport doesnt have it.

12-11-2015, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	Anyone have any idea what this switch is While installing my SprintBooster switch under the steering wheel, I came across this other switch with a green button on it. It's right under the steering wheel close to where one of the AC vents is. Is this something aftermarket? I bought the car brand new from dealer so it's kinda odd and doesn't seem to be OEM. Does anyone know what it could be? __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

12-11-2015, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
lj909 Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 584 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 12	You know i was helping someone else with a newer Z and it had this same switch. I asked him what it was and he didn't know ether. I have a '10 and it does not have this switch. littlejuanito likes this. __________________ PW 07 HR350Z R.I.P. Totaled by 82yr old woman 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

12-11-2015, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
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12-11-2015, 09:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	You two should meet. Black Box Under The Steering Wheel SouthArk370Z and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

12-11-2015, 11:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	The wires ran all the way inside behind radio and after that couldn't follow them anymore. Of course unless I disassemble around the area. __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

12-11-2015, 09:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
edo-san Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lathrop CA Posts: 28 Drives: 2014 370Z Rep Power: 10	Looks like a 13 pin din video connector.

12-12-2015, 12:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
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12-12-2015, 01:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 44 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 35	I know what that is!! My 2009 has it, as does my 2014 SRT. It is a car tracking/alarm that is a dealer install. Actually, the company is Karrtrack. They install it at the dealer, takes about a day because the tracking device is hidden within the car. Anyway, the tracking portion is a paid subscription and you could most likely activate it. My Z is alarm only, but my SRT has the full package. I've answered this riddle for a few people in this forum. axmea?, Zbrah, lj909 and 1 others like this. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

12-12-2015, 09:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Tracking device? Not doubting you, but it seems odd that a tracking device would have a switch that can be used to turn it off?? littlejuanito likes this.

12-12-2015, 11:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	I wonder if it was just a dealer alarm and the button is for the valet mode or on/off __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

12-12-2015, 11:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	my new 2016 Sport doesnt have it.

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