sportshift mod?
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sportshift mod?
as mentioned before in the site i believe, japanese sedans usually have the sportshift set to upshift when toggled downwards and downshift and toggled upwards while in our TLs, it is the other way around. having driven these japanese cars in the past, it is still difficult for me to get used to this change. from what i recall, there is a slight modification i can do to the fuse box to convert it? can someone please find the link where this is taught how to do? ive tried searching, but had no luck finding it...thanks in advance
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Having driven a stick exclusively priior to my 5 sp-auto TL, after upshifting once and then trying to go up to the next gear, I've instinctively pulled the shifter in the other direction, and actually downshifted instead.
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get the service manual. You have to take the center console apart. You can modify the wires by the plug / connector or modify the switch.
Basically in my 05 TL inside the gear selector there are some momentary micro switches.. I unsoldered the wires and swapped them in. Then I made the mistake of trying to cut the + and - and then swapping them. FYI Super glue (gel) gasses out and leaves a white cloud on the aluminum and acrylic. DO NOT SWAP THE + and -. Its not worth it.
But the change was easy... After the cool factor wore off, I dont use sport shift any more. But its nice to have it right.
Too bad sunnyside's website is not working. I would order the part, modify it and stick it in...
Basically in my 05 TL inside the gear selector there are some momentary micro switches.. I unsoldered the wires and swapped them in. Then I made the mistake of trying to cut the + and - and then swapping them. FYI Super glue (gel) gasses out and leaves a white cloud on the aluminum and acrylic. DO NOT SWAP THE + and -. Its not worth it.
But the change was easy... After the cool factor wore off, I dont use sport shift any more. But its nice to have it right.
Too bad sunnyside's website is not working. I would order the part, modify it and stick it in...
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