Moving ECU Code Lights to Dash via the Consult Port (88-up?) - Infamous Nissan

Deerhurst · 06-23-2014, 04:43 PM

Someone was talking about doing a remote blinky code box. I think it was in this thread but I cant remember who it was.

Anywho, here is one I found on youtube.

jp2code · 06-23-2014, 05:13 PM

Aw! That bastard didn't show how to build it - no links or anything.

Midnight Tech · 06-23-2014, 08:25 PM

jp2code, can you get a good pic or 2 of your diagnostic connector? I see an article writeup in my future!

jp2code · 06-23-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Tech

jp2code, can you get a good pic or 2 of your diagnostic connector? I see an article writeup in my future!

I have a new Vinyl Mat coming in a few days, so I plan to pull the seat this weekend to install it.

While it is off, I can get pictures. That is one thing I'm good at!

Do you want pictures of the stock LEDs up front, the wiring harness connection on the back, the sides, or all of it?

Until then, all I have are these

ahardb0dy · 06-23-2014, 09:17 PM

The pathfinder is easy to access ( at least on the 4 doors), that would be nice on the hardbody where the LED's and switch face the center of the truck.

No idea how to wire the switch but I guess for the LED's you could just solder wires to the pins in the ecu and extend them to where ever you wanted too.

Would be curious to see the writeup if anyone is a member of either forum he listed.

Anyone know why the diagnostic screw says "idle adjust" near it?

jp2code · 06-23-2014, 09:27 PM

And some of us have the bench seat. That thing can be a bitch to get in and out by yourself, and you have to clean everything out of the inside of the truck to do it.

One guy posted that he was able to check the codes while his bench seat was in, so I tried. Maybe he keeps the cover OFF of his ECU, but I don't - and I couldn't find any way to get that cover off to see the LEDs without taking the seat out.

ahardb0dy · 06-23-2014, 09:37 PM

That cover sure grips the ECU real good !! I had some time getting it off when I was removing the rear carpet section, was ready to tear it off.

ahardb0dy · 06-23-2014, 10:36 PM

The website the video referred to is still up as is the project of relocating the ECU LED's, the guy says he tapped into the diagnostic connector,

link to site below, projects page, 5th project down, no idea if the diagnostic plug would be wired the same as the D-21 or WD21:

http://v6-s12.com/

jp2code · 06-24-2014, 12:46 AM

The pics on his Project Page leave a lot to be desired.

Midnight Tech · 06-24-2014, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jp2code

The pics on his Project Page leave a lot to be desired.

You can certainly say that...

I hope to build that setup for my truck and document it (with good pics). I'm thinking the early 86.5 trucks are missing the wire pair that will serve to trigger the diagnostic modes. I have 3 wiring diagrams and all 3 are different - so any reference pics of that diagnostic connector and wire colors that's under the left side of the dash will be appreciated.

06-23-2014, 04:43 PM	#1
Deerhurst 4/86 SE-V6 2 tone 4x4 HB Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,811 Vehicle: 1986.5 Hardbody Thanks: 685 Thanked 436 Times in 404 Posts	Moving ECU Code Lights to Dash via the Consult Port (88-up?) Someone was talking about doing a remote blinky code box. I think it was in this thread but I cant remember who it was. Anywho, here is one I found on youtube. __________________ 1986.5 SE-V6 4X4 D21 Hardbody Pacesetter Long Tube Headers Morimoto Mini D2S HID Projectors and Hella 500s VG33i Last edited by jp2code; 10-13-2014 at 11:13 AM.

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jp2code Software Developer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Longview, TX [USA] Age: 48 Posts: 8,044 Vehicle: 94 LB 2x4 Manual VG33e Thanks: 1,158 Thanked 996 Times in 873 Posts	Aw! That bastard didn't show how to build it - no links or anything. __________________ Joe (not a mechanic!) • Don't have an account? EMAIL ME Free Service Manuals: - Walk-through: Checking Nissan Trouble Codes Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always.

06-23-2014, 08:25 PM	#3
Midnight Tech Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Back in SC again...in the back of the parts store... Posts: 1,090 Vehicle: 1986.5 D21 Hardbody 2WD Thanks: 77 Thanked 103 Times in 93 Posts	jp2code, can you get a good pic or 2 of your diagnostic connector? I see an article writeup in my future! __________________ "Off To See the Lizard"... courtesy of J. Buffett __________________ "Project NX" aka "Hector" - 86.5 D21 Hardbody ... with a slight drop in its future... __________________ Out of Round Tuits....

06-23-2014, 09:17 PM	#5
ahardb0dy The Post Count Whore Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sorrento, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 7,003 Vehicle: 1993 Nissan Hardbody Thanks: 58 Thanked 774 Times in 723 Posts	The pathfinder is easy to access ( at least on the 4 doors), that would be nice on the hardbody where the LED's and switch face the center of the truck. No idea how to wire the switch but I guess for the LED's you could just solder wires to the pins in the ecu and extend them to where ever you wanted too. Would be curious to see the writeup if anyone is a member of either forum he listed. Anyone know why the diagnostic screw says "idle adjust" near it? __________________ My name is Tony and I'm a Infamousaholic Current truck - 1993 Nissan Hardbody king cab 2wd , (formerly owned: 90 Nissan Sentra, 94 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4, 05 Nissan Titan, 87 Nissan SE-V6 4x4 king cab, 94 Infiniti Q45t & 80 Datsun 310GX )

06-23-2014, 09:27 PM	#6
jp2code Software Developer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Longview, TX [USA] Age: 48 Posts: 8,044 Vehicle: 94 LB 2x4 Manual VG33e Thanks: 1,158 Thanked 996 Times in 873 Posts	And some of us have the bench seat. That thing can be a bitch to get in and out by yourself, and you have to clean everything out of the inside of the truck to do it. One guy posted that he was able to check the codes while his bench seat was in, so I tried. Maybe he keeps the cover OFF of his ECU, but I don't - and I couldn't find any way to get that cover off to see the LEDs without taking the seat out. __________________ Joe (not a mechanic!) • Don't have an account? EMAIL ME Free Service Manuals: - Walk-through: Checking Nissan Trouble Codes Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always.

06-23-2014, 09:37 PM	#7
ahardb0dy The Post Count Whore Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sorrento, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 7,003 Vehicle: 1993 Nissan Hardbody Thanks: 58 Thanked 774 Times in 723 Posts	That cover sure grips the ECU real good !! I had some time getting it off when I was removing the rear carpet section, was ready to tear it off. __________________ My name is Tony and I'm a Infamousaholic Current truck - 1993 Nissan Hardbody king cab 2wd , (formerly owned: 90 Nissan Sentra, 94 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4, 05 Nissan Titan, 87 Nissan SE-V6 4x4 king cab, 94 Infiniti Q45t & 80 Datsun 310GX )

06-23-2014, 10:36 PM	#8
ahardb0dy The Post Count Whore Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sorrento, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 7,003 Vehicle: 1993 Nissan Hardbody Thanks: 58 Thanked 774 Times in 723 Posts	The website the video referred to is still up as is the project of relocating the ECU LED's, the guy says he tapped into the diagnostic connector, link to site below, projects page, 5th project down, no idea if the diagnostic plug would be wired the same as the D-21 or WD21: http://v6-s12.com/ __________________ My name is Tony and I'm a Infamousaholic Current truck - 1993 Nissan Hardbody king cab 2wd , (formerly owned: 90 Nissan Sentra, 94 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4, 05 Nissan Titan, 87 Nissan SE-V6 4x4 king cab, 94 Infiniti Q45t & 80 Datsun 310GX )

06-24-2014, 12:46 AM	#9
jp2code Software Developer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Longview, TX [USA] Age: 48 Posts: 8,044 Vehicle: 94 LB 2x4 Manual VG33e Thanks: 1,158 Thanked 996 Times in 873 Posts	The pics on his Project Page leave a lot to be desired. __________________ Joe (not a mechanic!) • Don't have an account? EMAIL ME Free Service Manuals: - Walk-through: Checking Nissan Trouble Codes Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always.

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