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#189 of 198 I have a problem with my CD player when i hit the brakes on my 2003 G35 by azndragon684 Oct 11, 2009 (8:34 pm)
Now i know a boat load of people had the problems with their console (AC/ radio circuit board frying) but i have a slight different problem. Now i did have that exact same problem, and i ended up just getting a new console and getting it installed and everything; but it was pretty pricey. A new problem has come up that i have yet to fine anyone with a similar problem or solution.....HERE GOES.....   Well after i replace the whole console everything worked perfectly. A few months later i notice a new problem; this only happened when im in CD mode and driving, apparently when i step on the brake (while listening to a CD) the music would sound muffled as it was being covered up, or the music would shift to the right speaker or vice versa.   Anyone have any suggestions/ tips on how to solve this? it would be greatly appreciated...   i can be contacted via email at azndragon684yahoo.com thanks a bunch Replies to this message: ktelang (Oct 11, 2009 9:01 pm)
#190 of 198 Re: I have a problem with my CD player when i hit the brakes on my 2003 G35 [azndragon684] by ktelang Oct 11, 2009 (9:01 pm)
Replying to: azndragon684 (Oct 11, 2009 8:34 pm) If you have not done so yet, then my first instinct would be to call the place where you got it repaired. These places generally provide some warranty which should cover such after effects. I have also got my AC/Stereo unit repaired recently and have been very happy. But looks like i will need to give it some more time before I get comfortable with the repair.
#191 of 198 I did the fix...did you? by tlen015 Oct 15, 2009 (6:14 pm)
Hello sports fans.   If you're here in this forum we all know why. It is the POS that Infiniti installed in the G35 called a Bose.   My fix cost $825 and included a Clarion CX609 2 dinn CD, a "beige" Metra kit and a steering wheel control kit.   I know that I could have saved money by doing myself but I was tired of messing with it and Crutchfield doesn't sell a beige Metra kit for my 2003 G35 interior which is titanium. They did have black and silver but was afraid it would look like poop. The metra kit looks and works fine...almost dead on the original. They must have improved since I've seen other posts bitching about the quality.....no complaints here.   Dicks Autocoustics in Cincinnati did it and they can be reached at 513-531-7590.   2 days and counting with the symptoms gone. Keeping my fingers crossed. I really like this car but Infiniti can kiss my fat white butt before I give them a red cent !!
#192 of 198 No #$%@ by bigmurth Oct 15, 2009 (6:33 pm)
yup...did the Metra kit, and got a great Kenwood radio w/CD...USB, etc., plus most importantly, the Metra component, keeps the audio and climate functions separate---the inherent problem being that they had a crappy audio that would fail/short-out and end up disabling screwing up the heat/vent/Ac functionality....like the previous post.....truly a POS. The shame of it, even in it's earliest conception and production, the 03 G35 is "still" a great car as far as driveability and handling, certainly----are concerned. Powerful, sure-footed, and beyond the crap related to this nightmare...a driver with few other complaints (brakes, yea....maybe). Do not go to the dealer if you've got a 6+year old 03 g sedan/coupe!! Find the most able-bodied person/shop, who know what they're doing, and have them put in the Metra kit and a new radio for under, likely $900("total" expense)...instead of running the risk of spending $1500-$2500 thru Infiniti...with no guarantees. Replies to this message: marshall14 (Oct 20, 2009 3:06 pm) tlen015 (Oct 20, 2009 6:10 pm)
#193 of 198 Re: No #$%@ [bigmurth] by marshall14 Oct 20, 2009 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: bigmurth (Oct 15, 2009 6:33 pm) Strange - I just got a call from my dealer here in Socal that my radio's internal circuit board went out and they have to replace the whole unit, but the cost is only $595. Is that anyone else's experience? Symptoms are the same as described: basically my whole center console lost functionality (aside from nav system). Replies to this message: tlen015 (Oct 20, 2009 6:10 pm)
#194 of 198 Don't let the Infiniti Dealer, "do ya"! by bigmurth Oct 20, 2009 (4:30 pm)
Here in Albuquerque, they want $700 for that circuit board (called the "audio finisher).....paid up front through the parts department, and when it comes in they'll dismantle your dash, install it over the bad one coming out, and if your radio or CD player unit have crapped out (which is likely), it will short out your finisher circuit board again, and they'll have pinpointed your problem and tell you that you need to have the radio/CD pulled out and sent off for a $350 re-build. Two-three weeks with no climate control or audio...and when it comes back, it's the same old piece of crap that probably won't last. Estimated headache moneywise: $1500-$2500, depending on amount of thievery going on at your local stealership.   Read "all" the previous posts in this thread, and you'll get an idea of what others are/have been dealing with. My recommendation...find the best audio guru/geekoid guy or gal in your area, share all the data with them and assuming they're up to the task, order the Metra AC/Heater interface (aftermarket replacement that separates climate and audio electronic functionality...order through eBay), and then get a nice Kenwood or Panasonic radio with USB ports, etc., that will work twice as well as the old POS. You should be able to get your G35 of old, better than ever...for under $800, total...everything installed. Steve
#195 of 198 Re: No #$%@ [marshall14] by tlen015 Oct 20, 2009 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: marshall14 (Oct 20, 2009 3:06 pm) What year is you G35?   If it is a 2003 bigmurth is dead on. Infiniti knows that this is a POS. My G35 has a "titanium" interior and the beige Metra kit matches dead on. The quality of the Metra kit is fantastic also.   Mine came in at $840 total with a 2 dinn Clarion (the model escapes me right now) and surprise...it doesn't have a cassette or an 8 track. It does have bluetooth and so many other features that I'll never know how to work them all but they'll be there if I decide to use them.   Lose the audio finisher board with the Metra kit. Get your new stereo and make sure they disconnect the rear amp also...they have a tendency to draw on your battery.   Good luck and read all of the earlier post. Bigmurth seems to be the dude so pay closer attention to his post.
#196 of 198 same ole problem by faceman183 Oct 24, 2009 (5:46 pm)
I just moved to savannah and need a good audio place to have a metra system installed. can someone give me a heads up at: facetwofaceproduction yahoo.com
#197 of 198 A/C Radio Controlls are gone! by echance01 Nov 03, 2009 (9:34 pm)
Hey everyone,   Just moved to Phoenix, Az and am trying to find a place other than the dealer to get this problem fixed. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy place?   The problem started a few weeks ago. I sometimes have control over my A/C and radio and other times it decides to only let me control the radio from the steering wheel. When it does go out the A/C puts itself on auto control and is pretty uncomfortable. I have been reading through everyone's responses and have already filed a complaint at: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/Complaint.cfm and plan on calling Infiniti's Consumer Affair Division 1-800-662-6200 (even though they will pretend like they haven't heard of the problem before). Will this continue to go in and out or will it eventually stop working all together? Replies to this message: bigmurth (Nov 04, 2009 6:44 am)
#198 of 198 Re: A/C Radio Controlls are gone! [echance01] by bigmurth Nov 04, 2009 (6:44 am)
Replying to: echance01 (Nov 03, 2009 9:34 pm) My experience was that at first it was somewhat intermittent, and then started to occur with greater frequency, and lasting for longer spells...until such time that it seemed like it would never go back to normal---end result being, that I would end up driving around in a car I would soon come to hate, instead of like!   There have got to be plenty of really sharp audio outfits in the big Phoenix area, but if you can't find someone who is capable and/or already familiar with dealing with this problem (and can install the aftermarket Metra AC interface along with a new radio and make the adjustments necessary to utilize the stock amplifier under rear package shelf, etc.).....then a trip to Albuquerque is what I recommend, after calling Bill Calhoun at Crystal Clear Audio (505/892-5684). Bill is an electrical engineer who used to work in Avionics for Honeywell for many years, and is the guy who helped me. Good luck, and don't forget to read "all" the previous posts so you best understand what everyone else has done or is doing to alleviate the problem most economically. Big Murth

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