I've been doing extensive research regarding this...

I know this will avoid my warranty and what not... Also I am aware of how to go full RWD on AWD 2007 and up G's... (disconnecting the AWD system harness behind the glove box)

I would like to find a "Fuse" regarding this... instead of always have to remove the glove box to get to it.

Also, I've been the DIY... but it is very unclear of WHICH wires are what. I have like 4-7 different colored wires that goes into the AWD harness... so I don't know which wire to cut to create a switch from it.

I've seen the kickplate beside my e-brake, but nothing is labeled AWD or anything regarding to this. (Also same for the fuse box inside the engine compartment)

So, basically I would like to know "How to set up a switch from 'cutting' the wires from the harness" OR "which fuse to take out to tap into so I can create a on/off switch"

I know what I am getting into by doing so, I just want to have some 'summer fun' before my new tire is due!

 

No fuse on 2nd gen unlike the 1st gen. I made this diy thread few months ago. You didn't saw a yellow wire?

 

make ur own fuse...

 

no... i've been doing so much research on how to run a switch... (i've never done it before) are you talking about the "Make AWD 100% RWD no joke" that one? because mine has crap load of wires... i'll try to take a picture tomorrow.

 

Yes that's the one I was talking about. I made some intensive research before too, and found NOTHING, nada
The wire colours code are in the service manual, do you have it?

 

Yes I do have the book. Could you explain how to go about wiring it? Better yet, a DIY explaining how to install a switch would be great!

 

I'll try to do this as I will be on vacation the next 2 weeks...

 

Whenever you have free time man. I really appreciate it!!

 

BTW you dont have to take out the glove box, there is a panel to reach it from underneath, very easy to access, i tried putting in a switch but i guess my color wires are different cause the orange one isnt power for me

 

You need to take out the glove or you won't see the correct plug.
Here some picture I took:

THIS IS THE AWD CONTROL MODULE, UNPLUG THE CONNECTOR:


This is my modded plug, you see that light blue wire? Well yours will be different color because this is a new wire that came from my switch. It is normally an orange wire that go there. (as you can see, I was able to take off that orange wire from the plug and put another one that clips there but this is a very difficult and not necessary step)

This is the 12v+ that send power to the module.

So basically, DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY CAR then cut that orange wire at about 2 inch from the plug and wire a single pole toggle switch on both end of that cut orange wire. My switch is located near the trunk button so to do this you'll need to tap longer wire under the dash and locate the switch where you want. Hope this is more clear even if my English is not perfect!

 

here is the view from under the glove box without taking it out. very easy to access, a switch is definitely helpful though

 

Nice shot!

 

Does the car feel any faster after doing this from not sending power to the front? also, does the AWD light come on?

 

I can't not really tell the difference in straight line but when cornering, we feel that it is no longer AWD.
yes by doing this, the AWD light come ON. But disappear when putting switch at OFF before your next restart.

 

Does it burn out like the 2wd g37 sedan i drove if you want it to?