what's the blank spot for?

[coxcj]

This is just something that's been bugging the heck out of me for quite some time. Next to the dimmer and the mirror control is a blank spot. I've only seen one person use it for anything (aftermarket fog lights), but does anyone know if there is a factory specific purpose for it?

Thanks.

[matt_a]

That's for the optional rocket launcher.

[Martin Roy]

As I said in the tutorial, it's an access panel, which allowes you to "easily" reach parts (harness, connectors, wires, bolts, ...) located behind or over the fuse box. There are a couple of places like this in the car.

[matt_a]

As I said in the tutorial, it's an access panel, which allowes you to "easily" reach parts (harness, connectors, wires, bolts, ...) located behind or over the fuse box. There are a couple of places like this in the car.

You're talking about the large pop-off panel at the left end of the dash. I think he's talking about the blank switch space just to the right of the mirror control.

[coxcj]

Martin Roy, I think you misunderstood me. Going from left to right, all in the same small area there's the dimmer dial, the mirror controls, and then a rectangular piece that is just taking up space. I'm trying to figure out what that's for.

[matt_a]

Isn't that where Nissan mounts the switch for fog lights if you get them?

[Martin Roy]

How, right ! Sorry ! Well, it isn't for the fog lights, since the switch is mounted on the left arm (with the high beam and the turn signal switch). It's not for the sunroof since it's mounted next to the Bluetooth mic up on the ceiling.

So it's not for the optionnal Rocket Launcher, but for the ejector seat... Honestly, I have no clue Even the service manual leaves it blank ! I guess it's a "just in case" switch slot.

[coxcj]

Isn't that where Nissan mounts the switch for fog lights if you get them?

Nissan fogs are controlled by the turn signal lever. When you buy the OEM kit, it comes with a new lever to replace the current one.

[ace rothstein 81]

I put a bass knob for my subwoofer there and it looks like it came that way.

[Martin Roy]

I'll be placing my fog lights switch and my LED lights switch there.

[motoguy128]

I believe that switch cluster is a parts bin item for Nissan. I leaves room for a extra accessory. On our '06 Altima, the pwoer trunk release is in this location, but hte power mirrors are on the door.

[audtatious]

That may be the switch location for the e-4wd equipped cars. Since I can't find any dash pictures of one I can't tell for sure.

[idunno22221]

i have my led switch there. it looks good.

[CodeRed]

I found a picture of a Tiida that has a lot more empty slots.

[COVersaSL]

I think that someone once said that that is where the factory sunroof switch goes??

[msb0b]

The factory sunroof switch is in the overhead center console, ahead of the overhead center console. It is next to the Bluetooth microphone pickup and the sunglasses holder.

As to what the blank is for, I will second the parts bin guess. I have seen the same blanks on my mom's 1999 vintage Pathfinder.

[ace rothstein 81]

Whoa, that's pretty crazy. I guess it'd be fun trying to come up with enough things to fill all of those spots.

[vpnavy]

The Owner's Manual and Service Manual show just the empty slot.

I'm more interested in what the square plastic cover is under the passenger side sun visor!

[KimberKenobi]

I found a picture of a Tiida that has a lot more empty slots.

Drool... I know exactly what I'd put there... in every one of them... drool... think we can import that part ;oD

[rwanttaja]

I believe that switch cluster is a parts bin item for Nissan. I leaves room for a extra accessory. On our '06 Altima, the pwoer trunk release is in this location, but hte power mirrors are on the door.

The other aspect is pure aesthetics. The switch panel mount is about the width of the fuse access door; if it were sized for just the switches it'd be a bit narrower and might look a bit too skinny. Also, there's the symmetry... single switch, mirror controls, single switch (blank). Without the blank, the two switch sets remaining would look a bit unbalanced.

Ron

[shabelev]

I have a tiida and the empty spot there is for the headlights lever...