Suspicious G37 Sedan Mod
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Suspicious G37 Sedan Mod
So I was browsing around for a potential G37 daily driver on Copart and IAAI when I came across a moderately modified 2011 G37 Sedan. The mod that really caught my attention was some strange little black box either screwed or glued to the center console, which had a wire that was soldered to a logic board with multiple wires soldered to it. Some of the wires were funneled through the center console and to the back seat footwells, where they were presumably fed underneath the carpeting and grounded to bare metal. I'm not an electrical engineer though, so I have no clue what it could possibly be. Also, some of those wires went to the front passenger footwell and it just becomes even more confusing and suspicious the more I look at the pictures. The reason why I'm asking about this is because I won the car and now I'm feeling really anxious not knowing what it is. Any answers or even guesses as to what the purpose of those wires are would be much appreciated. Also, sorry for the not so clear screenshots. My tow guy is picking it up next week so I can't upload any clear close up shots yet.
UPDATE:
I just got the car and checked out the wires, they are indeed for RGB footwell lighting.
Check out this link for part 2
UPDATE:
I just got the car and checked out the wires, they are indeed for RGB footwell lighting.
Check out this link for part 2
Last edited by Gillan; 08-31-2021 at 05:45 PM.
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Without a visual inspection or other confirmation we are all flying blind here.
If I were to venture a guess, being that the wires appear to go to each footwell area: they could be a "poor man's" ambient/ footwell LED lighting kit.
Whatever it is, that wiring job is absolute crap. Be interesting to see what those wires actually are...
If I were to venture a guess, being that the wires appear to go to each footwell area: they could be a "poor man's" ambient/ footwell LED lighting kit.
Whatever it is, that wiring job is absolute crap. Be interesting to see what those wires actually are...
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My guess could also be that its running to the traction control module that's under the center console, the only true way to turn it off is to disable this module so maybe the previous owner was doing that.
See this thread for what I'm referring to:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...n-control.html
See this thread for what I'm referring to:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...n-control.html
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Worst exhaust cutoff wiring job ever.
jk jk. I've always wanted an exhaust cutoff, LOL
jk jk. I've always wanted an exhaust cutoff, LOL
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That was my assumption when I first saw the pictures but I have never seen this kind of wiring for footwell LED's. Specifically, I haven't seen anyone ever utilize a suspicious looking black box and circuit board to do the job. But yea, I won't be able to know for sure until I get the car on Monday. I'll make sure to take a few pictures and upload them.
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So I was browsing around for a potential G37 daily driver on Copart and IAAI when I came across a moderately modified 2011 G37 Sedan. The mod that really caught my attention was some strange little black box either screwed or glued to the center console, which had a wire that was soldered to a logic board with multiple wires soldered to it. Some of the wires were funneled through the center console and to the back seat footwells, where they were presumably fed underneath the carpeting and grounded to bare metal. I'm not an electrical engineer though, so I have no clue what it could possibly be. Also, some of those wires went to the front passenger footwell and it just becomes even more confusing and suspicious the more I look at the pictures. The reason why I'm asking about this is because I won the car and now I'm feeling really anxious not knowing what it is. Any answers or even guesses as to what the purpose of those wires are would be much appreciated. Also, sorry for the not so clear screenshots. My tow guy is picking it up next week so I can't upload any clear close up shots yet.
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My guess could also be that its running to the traction control module that's under the center console, the only true way to turn it off is to disable this module so maybe the previous owner was doing that.
See this thread for what I'm referring to:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...n-control.html
See this thread for what I'm referring to:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...n-control.html
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I won't be able to do any of that until the tow guy brings it Monday morning. The pics I uploaded are screenshots that I took on the auction page. I'll make sure to take some close up pics when I get it
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I have the newer Q60 kit installed in my G.
I will admit I am very old to the point I would never buy a car "sight unseen." I know this is a modern trend now, but you just never fully know what you're getting.
Either way, I wish you well with the car. Time will tell what those mystery wires are...
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