S mode

NismoZ370 · 10-28-2011, 12:24 PM

So I have a Pioneer AVH4300P dvd HU, Stillen G3 intakes, BERK HFCs, and ARK Grip Exhaust. I tried to turn on the S-mode today and it didnt work. The button feels kinda sticky like it wants to stay down but slowly retracts up... I though maybe it was disconnected from the sterio install so i check it but the plug it plugged in fully and fine. Do any of you guys know what could be the issue? Thanks alot.

Also i dont want to take it to the dealership because i dont want to try to push the your car is modified you dont have a warranty issue...

Mr. Q · 10-28-2011, 12:29 PM

Spill any soft drinks in the car lately?

Pelican170 · 10-28-2011, 12:30 PM

I didnt think the button stays down? thought it just pushes in and comes back no matter if you have it off or on...

kenchan · 10-28-2011, 12:36 PM

yah, it's a momentary switch (non latching type).

and you have to push and hold for like a sec or two in neutral.

somatic · 10-28-2011, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NismoZ370

So I have a Pioneer AVH4300P dvd HU, Stillen G3 intakes, BERK HFCs, and ARK Grip Exhaust. I tried to turn on the S-mode today and it didnt work. The button feels kinda sticky like it wants to stay down but slowly retracts up... I though maybe it was disconnected from the sterio install so i check it but the plug it plugged in fully and fine. Do any of you guys know what could be the issue? Thanks alot.

Also i dont want to take it to the dealership because i dont want to try to push the your car is modified you dont have a warranty issue...

thats strange

MattP725 · 10-28-2011, 02:38 PM

Yeah you gotta hold it for a second... the S doesn't immediately pop up. I thought I broke mine once too and then kept my finger on it. Not sure why you'd really want to ever turn it off though.

svmtbman · 10-28-2011, 03:13 PM

You have to hold it down for a three or four seconds to turn it off but only have to push it down for a second to turn it back on. You can do this while you are moving, you do not have to be in neutral (at lease on my 2011). As stated above, it sounds like someone spilled a soft drink or something sticky because the button is normally "springy".

Jack370Z · 10-28-2011, 03:24 PM

I think I would try some contact cleaner and cycle the switch several times spraying in between. It does sound like something has been spilled in it.

Pelican170 · 10-28-2011, 03:26 PM

yes, hold down for 3 seconds as mentioned. forgot about that...

TopElement · 10-28-2011, 03:27 PM

Weird. The button is sealed on top, so even a spilled drink shouldn't affect it.

EazyD · 10-28-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NismoZ370

So I have a Pioneer AVH4300P dvd HU, Stillen G3 intakes, BERK HFCs, and ARK Grip Exhaust. I tried to turn on the S-mode today and it didnt work. The button feels kinda sticky like it wants to stay down but slowly retracts up... I though maybe it was disconnected from the sterio install so i check it but the plug it plugged in fully and fine. Do any of you guys know what could be the issue? Thanks alot.

Also i dont want to take it to the dealership because i dont want to try to push the your car is modified you dont have a warranty issue...

I had this problem when installing my red GT-R start button. When I was putting together the plastic pieces around the shift boot, for whatever reason the S-Mode button didn't fit right until I took the plastic around it off and back on again.

The hole for the button is perfectly sized, so if the plastic around it is off just a millimeter, it will keep the button from popping back up in a normal fashion.

TypeOne · 10-28-2011, 03:57 PM

I had mine stick once... pushed it again and popped back up. Hasn't done it since and I have never, ever, ever ever everrrrrrrrrrrrrr had a drink in my car.

Ever.

NismoZ370 · 10-28-2011, 04:48 PM

No drinks in the car... unless the stereo guys did it and i didnt know but i dont think they would do that. I know it doesnt stick down normally, mine kinda sluggishly comes back up like its sticky. Usually itll turn on one push as mentioned above. Ill take off the boot ring again and see if it looks different or unusual. Thanks guys.

NismoZ370 · 10-28-2011, 04:49 PM

Also ill try the contact cleaner the issue is that the S mode will not activate not that the button is sticking down...

kenchan · 10-28-2011, 06:15 PM

and remember the gear needs to be in neutral.

10-28-2011, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 16	S mode So I have a Pioneer AVH4300P dvd HU, Stillen G3 intakes, BERK HFCs, and ARK Grip Exhaust. I tried to turn on the S-mode today and it didnt work. The button feels kinda sticky like it wants to stay down but slowly retracts up... I though maybe it was disconnected from the sterio install so i check it but the plug it plugged in fully and fine. Do any of you guys know what could be the issue? Thanks alot. Also i dont want to take it to the dealership because i dont want to try to push the your car is modified you dont have a warranty issue...

10-28-2011, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	I didnt think the button stays down? thought it just pushes in and comes back no matter if you have it off or on... __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

10-28-2011, 03:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
svmtbman Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Macon, GA Age: 53 Posts: 219 Drives: 2011 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	You have to hold it down for a three or four seconds to turn it off but only have to push it down for a second to turn it back on. You can do this while you are moving, you do not have to be in neutral (at lease on my 2011). As stated above, it sounds like someone spilled a soft drink or something sticky because the button is normally "springy". __________________ 2011 Pearl White, Persimmon, Touring, Sport, Navigation, 6sp - PW JDM shift knob, Invidia Gemini CBE, aFe dry filters, HPS intake tubes, JDM fog light, Redline shift boot, LED interior lights, Z1 hood struts, and 30% tint.

10-28-2011, 03:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jack370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 128 Drives: 09 370Z Plat SP 6MT Rep Power: 16	I think I would try some contact cleaner and cycle the switch several times spraying in between. It does sound like something has been spilled in it. __________________ Jack 09 370Z

10-28-2011, 03:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	yes, hold down for 3 seconds as mentioned. forgot about that... __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

10-28-2011, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Q Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 349 Drives: 09 MB 370z Rep Power: 15	Spill any soft drinks in the car lately?

10-28-2011, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, it's a momentary switch (non latching type). and you have to push and hold for like a sec or two in neutral.

10-28-2011, 02:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Yeah you gotta hold it for a second... the S doesn't immediately pop up. I thought I broke mine once too and then kept my finger on it. Not sure why you'd really want to ever turn it off though.

10-28-2011, 03:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
TopElement Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 201 Drives: Nismo, STi, Max, M3 Rep Power: 14	Weird. The button is sealed on top, so even a spilled drink shouldn't affect it.

10-28-2011, 03:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	I had mine stick once... pushed it again and popped back up. Hasn't done it since and I have never, ever, ever ever everrrrrrrrrrrrrr had a drink in my car. Ever.

10-28-2011, 04:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 16	No drinks in the car... unless the stereo guys did it and i didnt know but i dont think they would do that. I know it doesnt stick down normally, mine kinda sluggishly comes back up like its sticky. Usually itll turn on one push as mentioned above. Ill take off the boot ring again and see if it looks different or unusual. Thanks guys.

10-28-2011, 04:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 16	Also ill try the contact cleaner the issue is that the S mode will not activate not that the button is sticking down...

10-28-2011, 06:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	and remember the gear needs to be in neutral.

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