SmartTap Relay Installed
Installed the SmartTap last nite. It's working as it should
BTW, no matter what anyone tells you, installation is NOT easy. You have to remove the bottom panel of the dash no biggie. Then finding the the relay - I used this:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...y-located.html
Also no a biggie - BUT getting the darn thing out and the new on in is a PITA. I have small hands, and you can only fit one hand in the small space.
Lou
BTW, no matter what anyone tells you, installation is NOT easy. You have to remove the bottom panel of the dash no biggie. Then finding the the relay - I used this:https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...y-located.html
Also no a biggie - BUT getting the darn thing out and the new on in is a PITA. I have small hands, and you can only fit one hand in the small space.
Lou
Simply unplug the harness from the stock relay, then plug the harness into the SmartTap relay. Tuck the relay back under panel and your done! If your concerned about the relay flopping around, secure it with a wire tie. Leave the stock relay alone. I've done this to my last three cars. Not sure why anyone would go through all that painfull effort to remove the stock relay
I'll admit it is a tight location and a bit of a pain to access, all the more reason to install using my method
Last edited by JPxMODz; Mar 25, 2017 at 01:28 PM. Reason: UPDATE
Installed the SmartTap last nite. It's working as it should BTW, no matter what anyone tells you, installation is NOT easy. You have to remove the bottom panel of the dash no biggie. Then finding the the relay - I used this:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...y-located.html
Also no a biggie - BUT getting the darn thing out and the new on in is a PITA. I have small hands, and you can only fit one hand in the small space.
Lou
BTW, no matter what anyone tells you, installation is NOT easy. You have to remove the bottom panel of the dash no biggie. Then finding the the relay - I used this:https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...y-located.html
Also no a biggie - BUT getting the darn thing out and the new on in is a PITA. I have small hands, and you can only fit one hand in the small space.
Lou
Installation is super easy and takes less than a minute if you the job my way
Simply unplug the harness from the stock relay, then plug the harness into the SmartTap relay. Tuck the relay back under panel and your done! If your concerned about the relay flopping around, secure it with a wire tie. Leave the stock relay alone. I've done this to my last three cars. Not sure why anyone would go through all that painfull effort to remove the stock relay
I'll admit it is a tight location and a bit of a pain to acces, all the more reason to install using my method
Simply unplug the harness from the stock relay, then plug the harness into the SmartTap relay. Tuck the relay back under panel and your done! If your concerned about the relay flopping around, secure it with a wire tie. Leave the stock relay alone. I've done this to my last three cars. Not sure why anyone would go through all that painfull effort to remove the stock relay
I'll admit it is a tight location and a bit of a pain to acces, all the more reason to install using my method
Lou
Those who have installed this, how is it working out for you? I have one but I'm going to wait until this weekend to pop it in. Wanted to see if anyone else had additional issues with it first.
Still waiting on my replacement to show. I would go ahead with install and test it out. You will know after first day of usage if theres any issues
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I just installed the SmartTap in my 2014 IS F this evening. Installation went fine. You do need to contort yourself upside down and really crawl under the dashboard to get the job done. I also pulled the lower dashboard cover (2 screws) for better access, and used a really good flashlight.
All functions work so far except the unlock lights on for 20-sec (arrival) delay. The lock function w/20-sec (departure) delay works, one touch 4-blink works, and the variety of hazard light patterns work. I was mostly after the one touch 4-blink feature. First day only, will post/comment if something goes south.
Do make sure you pull the right relay. On my 2014 the OEM relay was light tan (P/N 81980-30170). There was a similar looking relay further up the dashboard that was green. That one is evidently for your stop lights... don't pull that one (it is also keyed differently). Lou's post (#43) on the prior page with the link does show the correct relay location and mounting point, just don't assume your OEM relay is the same color.
Regards,
- Kirk
All functions work so far except the unlock lights on for 20-sec (arrival) delay. The lock function w/20-sec (departure) delay works, one touch 4-blink works, and the variety of hazard light patterns work. I was mostly after the one touch 4-blink feature. First day only, will post/comment if something goes south.
Do make sure you pull the right relay. On my 2014 the OEM relay was light tan (P/N 81980-30170). There was a similar looking relay further up the dashboard that was green. That one is evidently for your stop lights... don't pull that one (it is also keyed differently). Lou's post (#43) on the prior page with the link does show the correct relay location and mounting point, just don't assume your OEM relay is the same color.
Regards,
- Kirk
Last edited by kirk200; Mar 29, 2017 at 06:32 AM.
I just installed the SmartTap in my 2014 IS F this evening. Installation went fine. You do need to contort yourself upside down and really crawl under the dashboard to get the job done. I also pulled the lower dashboard cover (2 screws) for better access, and used a really good flashlight.
All functions work so far except the unlock lights on for 20-sec (arrival) delay. The lock function w/20-sec (departure) delay works, one touch 4-blink works, and the variety of hazard light patterns work. I was mostly after the one touch 4-blink feature. First day only, will post/comment if something goes south.
Do make sure you pull the right relay. On my 2014 the OEM relay was light tan (P/N 81980-30170). There was a similar looking relay further up the dashboard that was green. That one is evidently for your stop lights... don't pull that one (it is also keyed differently). Lou's post (#43) on the prior page with the link does show the correct relay location and mounting point, just don't assume your OEM relay is the same color.
Regards,
- Kirk
All functions work so far except the unlock lights on for 20-sec (arrival) delay. The lock function w/20-sec (departure) delay works, one touch 4-blink works, and the variety of hazard light patterns work. I was mostly after the one touch 4-blink feature. First day only, will post/comment if something goes south.
Do make sure you pull the right relay. On my 2014 the OEM relay was light tan (P/N 81980-30170). There was a similar looking relay further up the dashboard that was green. That one is evidently for your stop lights... don't pull that one (it is also keyed differently). Lou's post (#43) on the prior page with the link does show the correct relay location and mounting point, just don't assume your OEM relay is the same color.
Regards,
- Kirk
The unlock 20-sec arrival works fine. It won't work using keyfob. You have to push the unlock button on outer door handle for it to work. Just the lock 20-sec delay works fine from the keyfob
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From: NC
Recieved my replacement SmartTap. Everything including ALL features are functioning correctly. I'll report back in a few days if things are good to go.
The unlock 20-sec arrival works fine. It won't work using keyfob. You have to push the unlock button on outer door handle for it to work. Just the lock 20-sec delay works fine from the keyfob
The unlock 20-sec arrival works fine. It won't work using keyfob. You have to push the unlock button on outer door handle for it to work. Just the lock 20-sec delay works fine from the keyfob
- Kirk
I also noticed if I unlock using keyfob and it times out before I open door. The auto lock engages as normal and does the 20-sec delay