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#53 of 73
Re: 2009 Altima and iPod interface by maxima_tx
Apr 09, 2009 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: maxima_tx (Apr 07, 2009 2:14 pm)

Ok, here are a couple more things that I don't like about the Nissan iPod interface, and they're both biggies...
 
On my radio I have to hit the "seek" button to find a category, then hit the "tune" button to select the category (like "album"), then "seek" again to find a particular album and "tune" to select the album. If the album I'm looking for begins with "L" or "S" I may have to hit the "seek" button a couple hundred time to find it. I'm getting carpel tunnel syndrome from looking for stuff. Plus while you're looking for the album the radio keeps flashing the category name "album" so you can't see the album name clearly.
 
The second thing is that you can only drill down two levels--select category and then select item in that category. Then it starts playing everything for that item and you use "tune" to jump from track to track. So if you select "Artist" and then "Beausoleil" it doesn't let you pick a particular album, it just starts playing everything for Beausoleil.
 
I think I'm going to go back to using the AUX port, although I don't always get a good connection with the Aux cable and the sound crackles or fades from time to time.
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Re: 2009 Altima and iPod interface by maxima_tx
Apr 09, 2009 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: maxima_tx (Apr 09, 2009 7:38 am)

Scratch that about having to hit "Seek" repeatedly. You can hold "Seek" down and go through the list of Albums, but it still displays the category name for every item before showing the album name, which is annoying.
 
Sorry about the Nav thing. I thought this was a general audio thread.
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2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S Special Edition upgraded stereo? by realmz1
May 03, 2009 (8:10 pm)
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I recently was given a set of Rockford Fosgate 12 inch subs in a box with a pretty nice RF AMP. I toyed with the idea of changing out my stock head unit for a bells and whistles aftermarket unit to mesh well with my new subs and amp.
 
I visited Best Buy and selected a nice $450 Pioneer touchscreen unit and the associate started asking me questions about the stereo system I had wondering if it was the Bose upgraded system. Well I bought this car a few months ago used and don't know if it is the nupgraded version. is there a way to find out visually without taking the car apart? I noticed on the rear deck grills that there is a NDSS marked on them. And in a little reading some newer model Altimas have BPSS.
I am hoping to have the regular non premium version it would help on Best Buys ripoff tactics on their wiring harness and install charges. I then can locate the correct wiring harness myself for alot cheaper.
 
Thank you in advance for any information!
#56 of 73
Re: 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S Special Edition upgraded stereo? [realmz1] by whitall
May 11, 2009 (8:38 pm)
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Replying to: realmz1 (May 03, 2009 8:10 pm)

My son just got a Pioneer touchscreen installed today. He has the non Bose in a 2008. He almost was able to do it himself (first time) but I knew he wasn't 100% sure about where to ground it (turns out he was right, but I worry!) and had no idea where to hook the wire that is supposed to stop you from using it (DVD) while driving. He got the faceplate and wiring harness from a local car..whatcha call it, one of those places that does tint and audio and stuff....for a good price...ended up paying a guy to install it because of that pesky green wire..Oh yeh, the shop bypassed the safety feature, MOM is not happy about that.
 
He got the special ipod adaptor that lets you control the iPod from the head unit touch screen. That was $50 at Best Buy, but he got the head unit from Amazon for a much better price than B Buy. It came quick with free ship. Model AVH-P4100DVD, for only $425, way less than B Buy. That iPod thing is way cooler than the standard hookup where you control the iPod through the iPod.
 
I am nervous for when he hooks up his subs. His amp is way powerful (had a larger car before). I'm afraid he'll drain his alternator and battery....Does anybody know how hard to replace the alternator in these? In is old car it was a Bi#tch to get to. He's not worried, just me!
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capacitor by realmz1
May 12, 2009 (7:27 am)
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I have been advised to install a capacitor to save the alternator and battery wear with my system. That might help. would your son happen to remember how they bypassed the safety feature on the unit. I am trying to find out how to do that with mine.
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XM Radio Static by nissanaltima08
May 14, 2009 (1:46 pm)
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I have a 2008 Nissan Altima with NAV/Bose System with XM Radio. The radio never has experienced static. However, now whenever I go under something it cuts out. I called XM and they resent the signal twice and that did not fix it. I called again and they told me this is normal and to basically just deal with it. Is anyone else having this problem? The radio has worked perfect without static for 18 months, why now would I be getting static? Thanks!
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Re: capacitor [realmz1] by whitall
May 20, 2009 (7:44 pm)
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Replying to: realmz1 (May 12, 2009 7:27 am)

He has a capacitor, though I've read they don't help in reality, he seemed to think it helped in his old Taurus.
 
I didn't get to ask him about the bypass, but I've googled it (car dvd player bypass--try something like that) and seen many sites that explain it. He has a switch (like an on/off toggle) that is in the compartment under the unit. I think it is wired into the "safety" wire that is supposed to go to the parking brake. For some reason he can turn it on and off...I think after the safety warning comes up he flips it...
 
Be careful...I really think it can cause an accident. A girl around here just killed a guy when she drifted onto the shoulder, where he was parked getting something out of his trunk....and she wasn't even on the phone or high or drunk!!
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Re: capacitor [whitall] by realmz1
May 21, 2009 (12:48 am)
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Replying to: whitall (May 20, 2009 7:44 pm)

I passed on the capacitor as well. I found a bypass relay for the unit and it worked fine. No switches to toggle. I mainly got it for my daughter and long trips. I won't be viewing dvd's while driving personally. I have found out however with the unit that the radio stations are now fuzzy and static filled. So I guess I will be investing in an XM radio or purchasing the HD tuner unit for the deck.
#61 of 73
Re: capacitor [realmz1]---antenna adaptor by whitall
May 26, 2009 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: realmz1 (May 21, 2009 12:48 am)

They sell an antenna adaptor. that may be all you need. He bought a dash kit (faceplate) a wiring harness with all those colorful wires and a separate antenna adaptor that has only about 2 wires, one plugs into the back of his radio. He got these parts at a place that installs auto audio, but we first heard of the antenna adaptor on crutchfield.com. Go to their site and look around. The antenna adaptor is part of their "install" kit. We didn't buy from them though because Amazon was cheaper.
#62 of 73
xm radio by realmz1
May 30, 2009 (5:07 pm)
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I bypassed that whole deal, I went to the store and grabbed an XM radio. It is perfect for my radio listening.

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