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#193 of 204 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 204 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 $800, total...everything installed. Steve
#195 of 204 Re: No #$%@ [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 204 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 204 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) joe2285 (Nov 17, 2009 3:08 pm)
#198 of 204 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
#199 of 204 Recall by echance01 Nov 13, 2009 (7:25 am)
I found that there is a recall on this problem but only on the Sedans, what the hell??!?!?!   http://x.infinitihelp.com/forum/local_links.php?catid=180   They know there is a problem, has anyone had a dealership help them out even though there is nothing out for the coupes yet?? Replies to this message: bigmurth (Nov 13, 2009 8:09 am)
#200 of 204 Re: Recall [echance01] by bigmurth Nov 13, 2009 (8:09 am)
Replying to: echance01 (Nov 13, 2009 7:25 am) From your message, it sounds like you own a coupe that has the same problem as the sedan. From my own personal experience, all I can say is that the dealer here in Albquerque (service department) told me that they would have to order, "pre-paid" a $700 audio finisher/circuit board. When the part came in, they would install it, and if the radio/CD player was defective, it would fry the finisher immediately, but then they would know that the radio was bad, and would send it out for a re-build for approximately $350 and two weeks worth of waiting with no tunes or ventilation system. Plus labor, of course. So starting right off, for probably $1500+, you get the same piece of junk re-built and installed in your car, the same crap that is the source of the problem in the first place. That's why they call it the "stealership". Get thee to an accomplished and experienced auto/audio expert in your area (or out of your area if necessary), and have the aftermarket AC/heater console interface installed (from Metra), and get a nice new Kenwood radio or the like, that will have USB/iPod plug-in capability, for a whole lot less money.
#201 of 204 Re: A/C Radio Controlls are gone! [echance01] by joe2285 Nov 17, 2009 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: echance01 (Nov 03, 2009 9:34 pm) This does get worse mine was doing it for 3 weeks and now the radio is out and the heat is stuck on going on 4 days straight now. Yes the consumer affair division wants me to get it diagnosed from the dealer for $125 before they will say if they can help me with the costs.
#202 of 204 Aftermarket replacement radio by joe2285 Nov 17, 2009 (3:24 pm)
So Im thinking about buying the metra kit and aftermarket radio for my 03 G35. What im wondering is my radio is already out and heat is stuck on. Do I have to replace any circuit boards or anything else or can I just buy the Metra and a radio and wiring harness and everything will work again? Please help before I drop $1500 at infiniti which I dread doing. Replies to this message: tlen015 (Nov 17, 2009 3:39 pm)

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