Shaun1982 Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Anyone does this before? Considering doing this if its not going to be a massive ball ache. Thinking its a case of buy some small LEDs, find a clear plastic ring etc, fit LEDs to that, wire up correctly & pick up the interior light power to run it? Quote
Watshot Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Maybe worth seeing if the factory fit one from the HR will retro fit the DE, then just a case of powering it. Quote
Shaun1982 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 Had no idea that they came on later models lol. Bet Nissan would want a bloody fortune for it too Quote
Watshot Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Try a breaker, Zmanalex etc. He may be able to tell you if it would work or not. Quote
spursmaddave Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Can't see the point really as where it is you wouldn't even see it in the dark Quote
Shaun1982 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 SMD its about the only thing I miss from my coupe, having a little lean forward to see it rather than stab around with the key is a good thing in my eyes lol Quote
spursmaddave Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 I never have any problem finding the hole 2 Quote
Shaun1982 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) I always have a job getting it in Edited April 1, 2013 by Shaun1982 Quote
Shaun1982 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Posted April 1, 2013 Retro fitting isn't do able so I've been searching the net for illuminated rings or even just a clear plastic ring but struggling to find either apart from one on eBay for a focus Quote
Ian Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 Retro fitting isn't do able so I've been searching the net for illuminated rings or even just a clear plastic ring but struggling to find either apart from one on eBay for a focus You can get the OEM part from a G35 frim RHDJapan. Its about £100 though Quote
Shaun1982 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Posted April 1, 2013 Yeah I read on my350 that they made an led one for silly money. Someone bought the ring from Nissan for $15 instead but never finished the thread for if it worked. The HRs use a transponder Alex said & someone on my350 mentioned a NATS aerial Quote
Ian Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 I fitted the G35 one to my R34. Picked it up for a tenner on ebay Quote
Shaun1982 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Posted April 1, 2013 What did you search on eBay? I've tried illuminated ignition & just ignition ring Quote
z350convert Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 My wife says I have never been any good at finding small slots in the dark, whatever that means, so I have just got hold of screen washer jet with a red LED already in it (this is for the car by the way) I plan to fit it to the bottom of the column housing where there is a neat area just the right size, Probably spray it Matt Black so it looks discreet and wire it up to the centre dome light so it behaves like the door lights and at the same time. So far it has cost me about £5 including loads of wire and I still have a spare jet which I might fit under the bonnet near the dip stick because I can never see that either. So it could be a cheap and neat mod provided I don't brake the door pillar trim or burn out the wiring. I think the Honda ring may not fit a z as the barrel looks too big on the z but I may be wrong - I thought this was less hassle More to follow.... Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 What did you search on eBay? I've tried illuminated ignition & just ignition ring Just don't Google "glowing ring". 1 Quote
spursmaddave Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 You could probably retro fit one of these Quote
z350convert Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 I like!!! What did you search on eBay? I've tried illuminated ignition & just ignition ring Just don't Google "glowing ring". Quote
rabbitstew Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 Maybe worth seeing if the factory fit one from the HR will retro fit the DE, then just a case of powering it. I was going to say, my car already has this! Didnt realise the earlier cars didnt have it! Quote
Ian Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 What did you search on eBay? I've tried illuminated ignition & just ignition ring I think I just searched the part number You can get http://www.rhdjapan.com/g-corporation-ignition-key-cylinder-led-light-61285 from RHD for £90 You can get the OEM one http://www.infinitipartsusa.com/Item-3-2004-G35-Key-lamp-p/48476av700-1431984-118452.htm for $17 OEM part number is 48476-AV700 if anyone wants to try a Nissan dealer for a price Quote
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