DIY for Steering Wheel Removal and Steering Wheel Audio Control Unit Install
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24. Reinstall all pieces in reverse order. The large nut holding the steering wheel in place should be torqued to 22-28 ft-lbs. The air bag bolts should be torqued to 44-121 ft-lbs (No wonder they were so hard to remove!!).
25. Wire and then program the PAC Audio SWI-X per its instructions for Nissan. Use the diagram above to guide your wiring. The program version should be set to 3. I ended up selecting the area behind the shifter to store the unit. This way I can easily get to it to reprogram it if I have to.
25. Wire and then program the PAC Audio SWI-X per its instructions for Nissan. Use the diagram above to guide your wiring. The program version should be set to 3. I ended up selecting the area behind the shifter to store the unit. This way I can easily get to it to reprogram it if I have to.
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26. Route the infrared signal transmitter to an area where there will be direct line of sight to your headunit’s remote sensor. I ended up choosing the door for the passenger storage pocket. You have to open up the door and Dremel a bit to get the wire to fit. It works well except when you deliberately place your arm or move across the center section.
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This completes the DIY. Hopefully you won't take as much time as I did (20+ hours).
After you are done, admire your work, listen to your stereo, control the music with left hand and hold on to the beer with your right
After you are done, admire your work, listen to your stereo, control the music with left hand and hold on to the beer with your right
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i tried to follow your DIY. but after the third step, my air bag blew up and.........
just kidding. great work. i am glad i was part of this DIY (small part, trying to figure out the harness).
now that you have completed this, you may want to get some sleep, as you have put in at least 50 hours for this.
you are one F**** freak, but neverthless, a great contributation to mankind.
just kidding. great work. i am glad i was part of this DIY (small part, trying to figure out the harness).
now that you have completed this, you may want to get some sleep, as you have put in at least 50 hours for this.
you are one F**** freak, but neverthless, a great contributation to mankind.
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Excellent step by step man!
Here I thought I was going to be the 1st and only one
Another nut as crazy as me.
This button is actually for radar on the cruise control. To control the distance it stays from the vehicle in front our you. It has 3 settings, thus the left and right botton
I also own a FX
So you tried to plug in the FX wiring plug directly in the z wiring harness, and it makes the ON-OFF switch work incorrectly ?
When I looked at the grey plug on the Inifiniti's, it seem to match up to what colors were on the z's.... (few colors that their were)
Here I thought I was going to be the 1st and only one
Another nut as crazy as me.
Originally posted by gt3
13. If you have cruise control, you will need to still use your original Nissan unit because the Infiniti one has an extra button for back-up camera next to the cruise control ON-OFF button. This extra button makes the ON-OFF switch work incorrectly.
13. If you have cruise control, you will need to still use your original Nissan unit because the Infiniti one has an extra button for back-up camera next to the cruise control ON-OFF button. This extra button makes the ON-OFF switch work incorrectly.
I also own a FX
So you tried to plug in the FX wiring plug directly in the z wiring harness, and it makes the ON-OFF switch work incorrectly ?
When I looked at the grey plug on the Inifiniti's, it seem to match up to what colors were on the z's.... (few colors that their were)
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gt3, thanks for the DIY! Now I have to go out and buy all those tools. Do you happen to have a picture of the wire that connects the cruise control feature?
ACP, how much did both the left and right side FX switches cost? Please put any updates if the cruise control still works even with the radar function.
ACP, how much did both the left and right side FX switches cost? Please put any updates if the cruise control still works even with the radar function.
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Originally posted by ACP
Excellent step by step man!
Here I thought I was going to be the 1st and only one
Another nut as crazy as me.
This button is actually for radar on the cruise control. To control the distance it stays from the vehicle in front our you. It has 3 settings, thus the left and right botton
I also own a FX
So you tried to plug in the FX wiring plug directly in the z wiring harness, and it makes the ON-OFF switch work incorrectly ?
When I looked at the grey plug on the Inifiniti's, it seem to match up to what colors were on the z's.... (few colors that their were)
Excellent step by step man!
Here I thought I was going to be the 1st and only one
Another nut as crazy as me.
This button is actually for radar on the cruise control. To control the distance it stays from the vehicle in front our you. It has 3 settings, thus the left and right botton
I also own a FX
So you tried to plug in the FX wiring plug directly in the z wiring harness, and it makes the ON-OFF switch work incorrectly ?
When I looked at the grey plug on the Inifiniti's, it seem to match up to what colors were on the z's.... (few colors that their were)
Originally posted by NismoKid
gt3, thanks for the DIY! Now I have to go out and buy all those tools. Do you happen to have a picture of the wire that connects the cruise control feature?
gt3, thanks for the DIY! Now I have to go out and buy all those tools. Do you happen to have a picture of the wire that connects the cruise control feature?
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I'm trying to see if there actually is a cruise control feature on my Base model that will only need buttons to activate (I haven't seen another Base owner try it yet).
I looked on Pinnicale Nissan & Infiniti's parts' site and this is what came up:
25550cG010 $69.89
Steering wheel - Steering wheel and trim - Remote control - W/active cruise
W/bose audio 2003 - 2004
25550cG000 $69.89
Steering wheel - Steering wheel and trim - Remote control - W/o active cruise
W/bose audio 2003 - 2004
Now does this include both sides of the steering wheel trim? Why didn't you order the non-active (no radar) cruise control switch?
I looked on Pinnicale Nissan & Infiniti's parts' site and this is what came up:
25550cG010 $69.89
Steering wheel - Steering wheel and trim - Remote control - W/active cruise
W/bose audio 2003 - 2004
25550cG000 $69.89
Steering wheel - Steering wheel and trim - Remote control - W/o active cruise
W/bose audio 2003 - 2004
Now does this include both sides of the steering wheel trim? Why didn't you order the non-active (no radar) cruise control switch?
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Originally posted by NismoKid
I'm trying to see if there actually is a cruise control feature on my Base model that will only need buttons to activate (I haven't seen another Base owner try it yet).
I looked on Pinnicale Nissan & Infiniti's parts' site and this is what came up:
25550cG010 $69.89
Steering wheel - Steering wheel and trim - Remote control - W/active cruise
W/bose audio 2003 - 2004
25550cG000 $69.89
Steering wheel - Steering wheel and trim - Remote control - W/o active cruise
W/bose audio 2003 - 2004
Now does this include both sides of the steering wheel trim? Why didn't you order the non-active (no radar) cruise control switch?
I'm trying to see if there actually is a cruise control feature on my Base model that will only need buttons to activate (I haven't seen another Base owner try it yet).
I looked on Pinnicale Nissan & Infiniti's parts' site and this is what came up:
25550cG010 $69.89
Steering wheel - Steering wheel and trim - Remote control - W/active cruise
W/bose audio 2003 - 2004
25550cG000 $69.89
Steering wheel - Steering wheel and trim - Remote control - W/o active cruise
W/bose audio 2003 - 2004
Now does this include both sides of the steering wheel trim? Why didn't you order the non-active (no radar) cruise control switch?
Good luck on add the cruise control. You may want to check to see if you have a ASCD brake switch above the brake pedal to see if indeed you can just add a switch to activate the system.
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I think that both part numbers give you both pieces (meaning both come with the cruise control). Since you ordered the "active" cruise control, it came like the one pictured in #13 on page one whereas the "non-active" cruise control will look like the stock 350Zs (#10 you pictured). I think that's why both are the same price. I'll call my dealership Monday to make sure.
Also, which tools won't I have to use since I won't be doing the infrared radio controls yet (I don't have an aftermarket hu yet)?
Edit: What does the ASCD switch look like?
Also, which tools won't I have to use since I won't be doing the infrared radio controls yet (I don't have an aftermarket hu yet)?
Edit: What does the ASCD switch look like?
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Originally posted by NismoKid
I think that both part numbers give you both pieces (meaning both come with the cruise control). Since you ordered the "active" cruise control, it came like the one pictured in #13 on page one whereas the "non-active" cruise control will look like the stock 350Zs (#10 you pictured). I think that's why both are the same price. I'll call my dealership Monday to make sure.
Also, which tools won't I have to use since I won't be doing the infrared radio controls yet (I don't have an aftermarket hu yet)?
Edit: What does the ASCD switch look like?
I think that both part numbers give you both pieces (meaning both come with the cruise control). Since you ordered the "active" cruise control, it came like the one pictured in #13 on page one whereas the "non-active" cruise control will look like the stock 350Zs (#10 you pictured). I think that's why both are the same price. I'll call my dealership Monday to make sure.
Also, which tools won't I have to use since I won't be doing the infrared radio controls yet (I don't have an aftermarket hu yet)?
Edit: What does the ASCD switch look like?
Here is the ASCD switch in the diagram:
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Originally posted by gt3
You will not need the PAC SWI-X if you don't have an aftermarket headunit. However, I am not sure whether the stock stereo accepts any radio control signals. Also I am not sure how you can find out the wiring for the stock radio unless there is another Nissan which uses the same/similar headunit and has steering wheel radio controls - you can then check out that model's audio wiring diagram to get the info.
Here is the ASCD switch in the diagram:
You will not need the PAC SWI-X if you don't have an aftermarket headunit. However, I am not sure whether the stock stereo accepts any radio control signals. Also I am not sure how you can find out the wiring for the stock radio unless there is another Nissan which uses the same/similar headunit and has steering wheel radio controls - you can then check out that model's audio wiring diagram to get the info.
Here is the ASCD switch in the diagram:
About the hu, the radio controls for the FX were made for the Bose headunit on the Infiniti. I don't know if it's the same one on the Touring model (internals that is), but it might be. By the looks of your seats, it looks like you have a touring model so it might have worked with the stock Bose hu if you still had it.
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7. Make sure you turn the steering wheel to the right until it locks. Using the 19mm socket wrench, loosen the bolt holding the steering wheel. Once removed, you should be able to remove the steering wheel. Also make note and mark the orientation of the wheel in relation to the shaft. You will see the front of the spiral cable unit in the picture,
WARNING: ***Make sure you do not turn the spiral cable unit too much.*** I made an extra turn without knowing and it messed up the VDC’s steering angle sensor until I figured out what was going on..
7. Make sure you turn the steering wheel to the right until it locks. Using the 19mm socket wrench, loosen the bolt holding the steering wheel. Once removed, you should be able to remove the steering wheel. Also make note and mark the orientation of the wheel in relation to the shaft. You will see the front of the spiral cable unit in the picture,
WARNING: ***Make sure you do not turn the spiral cable unit too much.*** I made an extra turn without knowing and it messed up the VDC’s steering angle sensor until I figured out what was going on..
Nice write up!!!
How did you fix the Steering Sensor? Did you reset the sensor after the steering wheel was installed?
Dmitry