370Z hidden menus?

gaveup · 10-20-2010, 12:02 PM

I was reading this article:

BMW?s On-Board Computer Secrets

This kind of got me thinking about the ECU on our Z's. I mean, it's pretty obvious the on board computer can display much more than it does. I've read somewhere on here som tedious way to reset/view your CEL's, never tried it though.

Anyone know of any other things like this? Surely some nissan techs have to know this and wouldn't mind sharing no?

NiZZZmo370 · 10-20-2010, 12:45 PM

I am with gaveup on this, I know the GTR has a few little secrets but never heard anything on the 370Z...So if anyone knows please share with us.

jaedub · 10-20-2010, 12:52 PM

the Z has a invisable cloaking device but other than that I dont know it either =\

shadoquad · 10-20-2010, 12:54 PM

The VDC off button jettisons all four wheels while in motion.

NiZZZmo370 · 10-20-2010, 12:56 PM

Funny people lol...If the Z really has a cloaking device, than im getting a new license plate that says Predatr! lol

P.S. Give me some Rep Power baby!

ChrisSlicks · 10-20-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

The VDC off button jettisons all four wheels while in motion.

Ooh! I saw a guy in an RX7 do this, it was cool! I want this feature!

phelan · 10-20-2010, 01:21 PM

i'm evil.

NiZZZmo370 · 10-20-2010, 01:25 PM

Phelan that is a unfortunate incident that someone went through, its very poor taste to even say that. Dont think youd appreciate it if it happened to you and someone did that.

gaveup · 10-20-2010, 02:14 PM

Wow, so basically there are a couple people in this thread who don't care to learn more about what the ECU on this car is capable of, so instead of contributing, they make moronic comments (not nizzzmo as he seems to be getting at where I am going with this). Good job. Unfortunately, you're not very funny...at all.

Regardless of the morons, I've been trying to find something else about this, but nothing is really turning up.

NiZZZmo370 · 10-20-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaveup

Wow, so basically there are a couple people in this thread who don't care to learn more about what the ECU on this car is capable of, so instead of contributing, they make moronic comments (not nizzzmo as he seems to be getting at where I am going with this). Good job. Unfortunately, you're not very funny...at all.

Regardless of the morons, I've been trying to find something else about this, but nothing is really turning up.

gaveup dont let it get to you...Some people don't help but I dont think they mean any harm and are just joking...Ill look into it a bit myself, the technician that helped me with my GTR, Ill ask him about the Z and I will let you know what he says.

spearfish25 · 10-20-2010, 02:20 PM

Frankly it's just more trouble than it's going to be worth in the end. A code reader is $100 if you're worried about CEL codes. As for any other 'hidden' features...what are you hoping for? I can't think of many exciting possibilities that I could 'unlock' from the ECU. More lives? This isn't Contra.

NiZZZmo370 · 10-20-2010, 02:24 PM

I think he's talking about the display and maybe showing different things like how many gallons of gas is in the tank, or how old the car is in days...That link for BMW explains what certain BMW's can display with some hidden data within the ECU. Also he was just asking a question.

spearfish25 · 10-20-2010, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiZZZmo370

I think he's talking about the display and maybe showing different things like how many gallons of gas is in the tank, or how old the car is in days...That link for BMW explains what certain BMW's can display with some hidden data within the ECU.

Gotcha.

Well one feature I'd love is the ability to get more information on a single view. Why not have MPG, time of day, outside temp all displayed at the same time? It annoys the piss out of me that I can only see one at a time.

NiZZZmo370 · 10-20-2010, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Gotcha.

Well one feature I'd love is the ability to get more information on a single view. Why not have MPG, time of day, outside temp all displayed at the same time? It annoys the piss out of me that I can only see one at a time.

I agree, its a pain in the A$$ to go from one view to another, especially while driving.

shadoquad · 10-20-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaveup

Wow, so basically there are a couple people in this thread who don't care to learn more about what the ECU on this car is capable of, so instead of contributing, they make moronic comments (not nizzzmo as he seems to be getting at where I am going with this). Good job. Unfortunately, you're not very funny...at all.

Regardless of the morons, I've been trying to find something else about this, but nothing is really turning up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiZZZmo370

Some people don't help but I dont think they mean any harm and are just joking...

This. I was joking, but in that, it draws attention to your thread. It's interesting, gaveup. I'd like to see how it comes out in the end.

Also, I disagree, I thought it was very funny

10-20-2010, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
gaveup Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tamarac FL Posts: 324 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 181	370Z hidden menus? I was reading this article: BMW?s On-Board Computer Secrets This kind of got me thinking about the ECU on our Z's. I mean, it's pretty obvious the on board computer can display much more than it does. I've read somewhere on here som tedious way to reset/view your CEL's, never tried it though. Anyone know of any other things like this? Surely some nissan techs have to know this and wouldn't mind sharing no?

10-20-2010, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
NiZZZmo370 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Posts: 67 Drives: Nismo 370Z & R35 GTR Rep Power: 15	I am with gaveup on this, I know the GTR has a few little secrets but never heard anything on the 370Z...So if anyone knows please share with us. __________________ Daily Driver: 2010 Magnetic Black Nismo 370Z #400 (Nismo carbon fiber shift knob, Parrot bluetooth system): Track Car: 2010 Nissan GT-R Premium Black Obsidian (546whp 568wtq)

10-20-2010, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
NiZZZmo370 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Posts: 67 Drives: Nismo 370Z & R35 GTR Rep Power: 15	Funny people lol...If the Z really has a cloaking device, than im getting a new license plate that says Predatr! lol P.S. Give me some Rep Power baby! __________________ Daily Driver: 2010 Magnetic Black Nismo 370Z #400 (Nismo carbon fiber shift knob, Parrot bluetooth system): Track Car: 2010 Nissan GT-R Premium Black Obsidian (546whp 568wtq)

10-20-2010, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	i'm evil. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence. Last edited by phelan; 10-21-2010 at 12:41 AM.

10-20-2010, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
NiZZZmo370 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Posts: 67 Drives: Nismo 370Z & R35 GTR Rep Power: 15	Phelan that is a unfortunate incident that someone went through, its very poor taste to even say that. Dont think youd appreciate it if it happened to you and someone did that. __________________ Daily Driver: 2010 Magnetic Black Nismo 370Z #400 (Nismo carbon fiber shift knob, Parrot bluetooth system): Track Car: 2010 Nissan GT-R Premium Black Obsidian (546whp 568wtq)

10-20-2010, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	the Z has a invisable cloaking device but other than that I dont know it either =\

10-20-2010, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	The VDC off button jettisons all four wheels while in motion.

10-20-2010, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
gaveup Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tamarac FL Posts: 324 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 181	Wow, so basically there are a couple people in this thread who don't care to learn more about what the ECU on this car is capable of, so instead of contributing, they make moronic comments (not nizzzmo as he seems to be getting at where I am going with this). Good job. Unfortunately, you're not very funny...at all. Regardless of the morons, I've been trying to find something else about this, but nothing is really turning up.

10-20-2010, 02:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Frankly it's just more trouble than it's going to be worth in the end. A code reader is $100 if you're worried about CEL codes. As for any other 'hidden' features...what are you hoping for? I can't think of many exciting possibilities that I could 'unlock' from the ECU. More lives? This isn't Contra. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

10-20-2010, 02:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
NiZZZmo370 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Posts: 67 Drives: Nismo 370Z & R35 GTR Rep Power: 15	I think he's talking about the display and maybe showing different things like how many gallons of gas is in the tank, or how old the car is in days...That link for BMW explains what certain BMW's can display with some hidden data within the ECU. Also he was just asking a question. __________________ Daily Driver: 2010 Magnetic Black Nismo 370Z #400 (Nismo carbon fiber shift knob, Parrot bluetooth system): Track Car: 2010 Nissan GT-R Premium Black Obsidian (546whp 568wtq) Last edited by NiZZZmo370; 10-20-2010 at 02:27 PM.

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