1997 Maxima Neutral Wire

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=86910
Printed Date: May 06, 2024 at 9:46 PM

Topic: 1997 Maxima Neutral Wire

Posted By: bryantobando
Subject: 1997 Maxima Neutral Wire
Date Posted: December 09, 2006 at 1:08 PM

Hello, im doing a remote start on a 1997 maxima. But i dont know where to get the neutral wire from. On a wire diagram that i got from audiovox, it says the "neutral saftey wire" is GREEN/ orange on the drivers switch. First of all what switch is it? Second, could this wire only be for automatic trans. maximas. So far, im using the e-brake for saftey but i dont want to let this car go without doing the neutral wire. For the clutch, im connecting it to the start output of the remote start.

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Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: December 09, 2006 at 5:34 PM

So what I'm guessing, is that you have installed a remote start that is NOT designed for a manual transmission. If it were.....you do NOT need a neutral safty wire.

BE CAREFUL.

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Posted By: bryantobando
Date Posted: December 10, 2006 at 9:53 AM

What brands make Manual remote starts. Which ones are good?

Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: December 10, 2006 at 7:49 PM

Compustar, Astroflex, Ultrastarter....most likely the favorite on this site would be the Compustar. Me, I'm an Astro guy.

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Posted By: ers1121
Date Posted: December 11, 2006 at 5:46 AM

For manual tranmission installs I prefer Ultrastarters, to me they seem the most user friendly.

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Ed

Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: December 11, 2006 at 7:32 AM

Most Nissan vehicles have a "P/NP' switch built in the to manual tranny. It goes to ground when the tranny is in N and it floats when the car is in any gear. All the ones I have seen run from the tranny to the ECU. Accessing the factory service manual should give you all the information you need.

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Kevin Pierson

Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: December 11, 2006 at 7:35 AM

Sorry, but "P/NP" stands for Park/Neutral Position switch. Nissan's ECUs use it to prevent no load revving.

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Kevin Pierson

Posted By: bryantobando
Date Posted: December 11, 2006 at 11:05 AM

So where can I find the wire for the neutral saftey on this car. I cant change the remote start unit anymore and I prefer DEI over anything

Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: December 11, 2006 at 11:24 AM

Like I said, you will need to consult the factory service manual for the exact location, if it even exists. You can purchase the factory service manuals online from Nissan for $20 (pdf format).

If you don't want to go that route, locate the ECU and look for the color wire you listed above.

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Kevin Pierson

Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: December 11, 2006 at 10:29 PM

Don't TRY and find a way to instal the incorrect remote start on a manual trans....it's just plain foolish.

PLUS::: the mods will lock the topic.....then your done.

Do it correctly.

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