What is the spot just above where the rear fog light is supposed to go?

winnre · 11-29-2013, 01:12 AM

This evening when admiring my car I looked at the fog light and wondered WHY did they not put one in there. Then I noticed a little square a few inches above the fog light spot, a little square that looks like it can pop out. See it here?

Anyone know what it is for? (Pic is not my car)

kfull · 11-29-2013, 01:21 AM

I've seen similar "inserts" like that on other cars. I was wondering what these were also. Maybe something to do with wiring behind the bumper?

Akbubba47 · 11-29-2013, 01:25 AM

Frame sensor is located there.

kfull · 11-29-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Akbubba47

Frame sensor is located there.

What exactly does the frame sensor sense for?

winnre · 11-29-2013, 01:36 AM

I just googled "370z rear frame sensor" and this thread was the #1 hit already!

kfull · 11-29-2013, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

I just googled "370z rear frame sensor" and this thread was the #1 hit already!

We're totally famous

winnre · 11-29-2013, 01:42 AM

Yea but I still want an answer!

Bryan212 · 11-29-2013, 02:56 AM

I believe it's where they put the factory camera. I just installed an aftermarket infrared keyhole camera in that spot by popping the piece out and drilling a hole in it and mounting the camera in it. I ordered a new cover to test drill with and the cover is called "NISSAN OEM 850101EA0A Rear Bumper-Tow Bracket Cover" but I'm not sure about the whole tow bracket thing on a Z.

DEpointfive0 · 11-29-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan212

I believe it's where they put the factory camera. I just installed an aftermarket infrared keyhole camera in that spot by popping the piece out and drilling a hole in it and mounting the camera in it. I ordered a new cover to test drill with and the cover is called "NISSAN OEM 850101EA0A Rear Bumper-Tow Bracket Cover" but I'm not sure about the whole tow bracket thing on a Z.

Definitely not where the rear camera goes

Rusty · 12-01-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan212

I believe it's where they put the factory camera. I just installed an aftermarket infrared keyhole camera in that spot by popping the piece out and drilling a hole in it and mounting the camera in it. I ordered a new cover to test drill with and the cover is called "NISSAN OEM 850101EA0A Rear Bumper-Tow Bracket Cover" but I'm not sure about the whole tow bracket thing on a Z.

The factory camera mounts above the license plate, close to the hatch button.

winnre · 11-29-2013, 03:11 AM

LMBmikeZ · 11-29-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

now why anyone would do that to their Z I do not know…..

Rusty · 12-01-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

now why anyone would do that to their Z I do not know…..

To haul your track tires around in. There is a write up on here someplace.

PapoZalsa · 11-29-2013, 08:15 PM

I believe that is for the rear tow hook...but if you pop it for US models is nothing behind the cover.

gurneyeagle · 11-30-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I believe that is for the rear tow hook...but if you pop it for US models is nothing behind the cover.

11-29-2013, 01:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	What is the spot just above where the rear fog light is supposed to go? This evening when admiring my car I looked at the fog light and wondered WHY did they not put one in there. Then I noticed a little square a few inches above the fog light spot, a little square that looks like it can pop out. See it here? Anyone know what it is for? (Pic is not my car) Last edited by winnre; 11-29-2013 at 01:15 AM.

11-29-2013, 01:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 15	I've seen similar "inserts" like that on other cars. I was wondering what these were also. Maybe something to do with wiring behind the bumper? __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

11-29-2013, 01:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Akbubba47 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Lee NJ Posts: 304 Drives: 2009 PW 6sp touring Rep Power: 13	Frame sensor is located there. __________________ 2009 PW Touring. 6sp, Volk TE37's, MXP catback, and high flow cats.

11-29-2013, 01:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	I just googled "370z rear frame sensor" and this thread was the #1 hit already! frost and Akbubba47 like this.

11-29-2013, 03:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	onzedge, LMBmikeZ, DEpointfive0 and 2 others like this.

11-29-2013, 01:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	Yea but I still want an answer!

11-29-2013, 02:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bryan212 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Posts: 68 Drives: 10 370z spt,tour,nav Rep Power: 13	I believe it's where they put the factory camera. I just installed an aftermarket infrared keyhole camera in that spot by popping the piece out and drilling a hole in it and mounting the camera in it. I ordered a new cover to test drill with and the cover is called "NISSAN OEM 850101EA0A Rear Bumper-Tow Bracket Cover" but I'm not sure about the whole tow bracket thing on a Z.

11-29-2013, 08:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I believe that is for the rear tow hook...but if you pop it for US models is nothing behind the cover. gurneyeagle likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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