A starting point for Manual/3.0s/Newer models
I have a 2006 3.0i
I'm pretty new to getting my hands dirty when it comes to my Z but this interested me so I figured what the hell and I jumped right in.
First, I checked under the hood, and although I don't know what it means, I do have that black VM module.
Second, I got the knob and boot off (easy enough).
I was left with this (sorry, iPhone quality here):
After carefully (it wasn't difficult at all) removing the foam, I saw this:
As described, it's carpeted. I don't know anything about wires, and at this point the iPhone was really grainy in low light conditions, but this is what I saw along the left side:
I wasn't about to start pulling random wires but is the connector needed in this grouping? Or do I need to reach further under the carpet?
Don't know if any of this really helps...