KPTechnologies Shift Lights
12-08-2005, 01:36 AM
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I received my module yesterday. Sorry about the late post.
I was wondering about the window module install. When I tap a wire and solder the module's wire on to it, what do you recommend I use to wrap the connection point with?
Thanks once again!
I was wondering about the window module install. When I tap a wire and solder the module's wire on to it, what do you recommend I use to wrap the connection point with?
Thanks once again!
12-08-2005, 03:21 AM
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Electrical tape.
I finally installed my shift light tonight. It traveled in my trunk from Florida to California like a champ! While I was installing it I got questioned by hotel security, made me feel "secure".
A little advice to those that haven't installed any modules yet. Do them in this order:
Window
VDC
Sunroof
Shiftlight
The window is a standalone and easy to do so do it first.
The VDC is as easy as the window if not easier.
The sunroof is probably the hardest to install. It has the most wires and you have to go to a lot of different places to find the ones you need. It's not a hard install, just the hardest out of all of these.
If you save the shiftlight for last you only have to find 1 wire and Dan posted some great pics on the KP site. I did mine in a hotel parking lot at night in about 30 minutes. If you've installed the other modules you can tap into the wires from the other modules you installed.
I'm very happy with all of the modules. Looking forward to whatever he decides to put out next!
I finally installed my shift light tonight. It traveled in my trunk from Florida to California like a champ! While I was installing it I got questioned by hotel security, made me feel "secure".
A little advice to those that haven't installed any modules yet. Do them in this order:
Window
VDC
Sunroof
Shiftlight
The window is a standalone and easy to do so do it first.
The VDC is as easy as the window if not easier.
The sunroof is probably the hardest to install. It has the most wires and you have to go to a lot of different places to find the ones you need. It's not a hard install, just the hardest out of all of these.
If you save the shiftlight for last you only have to find 1 wire and Dan posted some great pics on the KP site. I did mine in a hotel parking lot at night in about 30 minutes. If you've installed the other modules you can tap into the wires from the other modules you installed.
I'm very happy with all of the modules. Looking forward to whatever he decides to put out next!
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12-08-2005, 08:36 AM
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Its a 'wire insertion tool!' Don't make fun!!!
I always use Scotch 33+ electrical tape. Its expensive ($3.00+ a roll) but its by far the best suited for our application. It won't turn gooey in heat (like OEM tape), it won't flake off in the cold (cheap electrical tape), and, because its vinyl based, you can use it as a band aide if you damage a finger during installation! I personally have used Scotch 33+ to hold a cut closed until after I finished the install I was working on to and could get to Urgent Care to get a few stiches. Works great!
Oh, and the wire insertion tool is the best thing ever. Imagine getting to the sunroof switches without it!
I always use Scotch 33+ electrical tape. Its expensive ($3.00+ a roll) but its by far the best suited for our application. It won't turn gooey in heat (like OEM tape), it won't flake off in the cold (cheap electrical tape), and, because its vinyl based, you can use it as a band aide if you damage a finger during installation! I personally have used Scotch 33+ to hold a cut closed until after I finished the install I was working on to and could get to Urgent Care to get a few stiches. Works great!
Oh, and the wire insertion tool is the best thing ever. Imagine getting to the sunroof switches without it!
12-08-2005, 08:37 AM
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As far as 'whats next' we are working on about three more things at the moment. Two are pretty cool, but the third will be a must have for the G/Z community, plus quite a few other cars.
12-08-2005, 08:42 AM
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Russ,
Congrats on being the first prson to have each module installed in a different state! Good to hear you made it to Cali OK.
I once got questioned by a hotel manager at a Best Western in NJ because I was soldering a bunch of boards and had a bunch of my prototyping equpment setup in the room. He told me the FBI was looking for young, white, single males as possible terroists supspects. Nothing came of it, but it was still funny.
Congrats on being the first prson to have each module installed in a different state! Good to hear you made it to Cali OK.
I once got questioned by a hotel manager at a Best Western in NJ because I was soldering a bunch of boards and had a bunch of my prototyping equpment setup in the room. He told me the FBI was looking for young, white, single males as possible terroists supspects. Nothing came of it, but it was still funny.
12-08-2005, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by KPierson
As far as 'whats next' we are working on about three more things at the moment. Two are pretty cool, but the third will be a must have for the G/Z community, plus quite a few other cars.
12-09-2005, 12:47 AM
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Woo hoo! Can I be some kind of beta tester now?? I suppose my departure from the continental US disqualifies from a cool job like that.
Neff: I did not receive the cool wire thingie with my module
Did Dan show you a picture of one or something? I'm sure you never even saw your module in the bag.
I don't know where I'd put another module anyway. It's getting really crowded under the steering column. I'm sure my FI installers were loving me today.
Neff: I did not receive the cool wire thingie with my module
Did Dan show you a picture of one or something? I'm sure you never even saw your module in the bag.
I don't know where I'd put another module anyway. It's getting really crowded under the steering column. I'm sure my FI installers were loving me today.
12-09-2005, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by KPierson
As far as 'whats next' we are working on about three more things at the moment. Two are pretty cool, but the third will be a must have for the G/Z community, plus quite a few other cars.
12-09-2005, 03:38 PM
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I honestly don't know. I don't have a service manual for an 04 sedan. The main ignition wire is the same, I'm sure. Teh crank angle wire may be the same, it may not, its impossible to tell without a service manual. You may want to post in the sedan section for someone to look in the EC.PDF file on about page 100 for the crank angle wire color. The entire ECU pinout should be around that page. I do know its different on the 350Z, so that is why I am not confident that its the same. If you can't find the info I can do some digging, seems like I used to ahve a contact that had a sedan manual that would send me sections from time to time!
12-09-2005, 07:32 PM
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I received 3 items today......shift light, sunroof and window roll up NM20. Is the auto door lock module part of the window roll up module NM20?
Kevin,
I have the original window roll up mod (6 second door lock). I assume the new window roll up NM20 (auto lock?) replaces the original window roll up module (6 second door lock).
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Kevin,
I have the original window roll up mod (6 second door lock). I assume the new window roll up NM20 (auto lock?) replaces the original window roll up module (6 second door lock).
Thanks
12-09-2005, 07:42 PM
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Got my shiftlight today. Don't know if I should be concerned, it said it was only for 7th gen accords. Where did everyone tie in the yellow 12 volt source and tie in the fuse?
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