| bmw911driver |
Actually I was wrong, all 5000 songs are in that one playlist but I got confused because I only synced the checked tunes so there were more tunes in iTunes than on my iPod. Everything is ok.
Thanks Brian. |
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| spon |
Brian-
I want to order an iPod kit, but want to make sure I order exactly the correct item(s). I have a 06 Murano SL WITH Navi and W/O Sat.
Thanks!! |
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| jerseyparts |
quote:
Originally posted by spon
Brian-
I want to order an iPod kit, but want to make sure I order exactly the correct item(s). I have a 06 Murano SL WITH Navi and W/O Sat.
Thanks!!
Ok you can go to our www.NissanIpod.com (www.nissansattuner.com) site and purchade the following:
999U7-VR002
999U7-VS000
or if you want to install the Ipod Adpater closer to the Front you can use the 999U7-VS000EXT in place of the regular VS000 this will give you an extra 9 foot of cable to put the Ipod adpater box anywhere you want.
Or you can go to the www.YourNissanParts.com site and purchase the Ipodwithoutsat kit, it has the both of the original numbers (they do not offer the extended cable yet) |
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| spon |
thanks Brian!
I actually typed my question wrong however. lol. I need it for a 2006 Murano WITH Navi and WITH XM radio.
thanks!!! |
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| jerseyparts |
Then you need to 999U7-VS001 or 999U7-VS001EXT to the other numbers, obviously the EXT would be the optional extended cable if you want to put the Adapter anywhere that you want, rather than the limited 6 foot that the original cable allowed.
Brian |
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| chaser15 |
Hi,
Thanks in advnace for your help. I have new a 2006 S with stock raidio (no Bose, no Nav). I have some related questions:
Will this harness setup support both iPod and Sirius?
Will the stock radio controls control these devices?
Can the diplay screen supprot them also?
What Sirius RCVR do you recommend?
Thanks for any guidance - it will make my wife happy, and get me out of the doghouse. Serious buyers remorse right now... |
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| jerseyparts |
Ok I hope I answer all your questions:
Yes it supports Both, you need to unplug the dock cable from the ipod, and the radio reverts back to SAT,
Yes the Stock Radio will control both of these devices.
Yes it supports them, but you can not use both at the same time.
Youw ould need the Nissan Sirius Receiver, which can be purchased at our site:
www.NissanSatTuner.com as well as the Ipod adapter.
I hope this answered your questions.. |
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| arsou812 |
Chaser15,
Let me know if you get the ipod adapter. I have the same model as you, with the convenience package. No BOSE, Nov nav and alas, no back up camera. I though id be able get away with purchasing after market, and also use the existing screen. Turns out it cant be done without replacing the entire display, not ipod related but..... |
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| jerseyparts |
Hey Guys, I have been getting a few questions that I am not 100% sure on, so I am asking for some more help...
The Sat Connection, the one on the left side of the rear seat, the one that you originally plugged intyo the ipod harness, is this cable there on NON BOSE Systems???
I thught it was, but I want to make sure, I am talking to a Install Shop in California, and I want to give him good info... But I have been reading through this, and I am not 100% sure, that it has been installed in a NON BOSE single disc Murano...
Brian |
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| arsou812 |
jerseyparts, my connection is on the driver side, underneath the flap taped against another wire. I dont have the adapter, but from what I've been reading, it's plug and play, you should be able to just plug it in without having to pay for someone to install.
btw, i have an S no bose, and single player CD. |
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| krush40 |
I was sales and installer at circuit city for 3 years. . .
the jensen in dash units are absolutely terrible. the ipod controls are extremely slow and somewhat limited. It claims to be able to view video from ipod video but controls are so lame and everything is so slow we gave up trying. Besides, I guarantee the motor will stop working within a year (3 months more likely). If im not mistaken, every unit we sold or installed was returned for bad quality.
but anyways, does anybody have any experience on installing sat or ipod on an 07 yet? I havent bought my MO yet, waiting for thanksgiving sales to see what kind of deal I can get. And seeing if I can sell current car private party or just trade in. |
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| alanpgh |
Thanks for the insight on Jensen!
That takes care of Jensen for me. The price is a little high anyway.
Alan |
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| pappabacon |
In case any of you are retards like me and cut your wire from the ipod to the interface, clarion sells a wire to replace it. Model #cca-649-600. It cost me around $80, but I saw them on ebay for 50ish. Considering a new interface kit would cost >$150 I think it was worth it.
There are at least 12 wires in there, some are wires within wires, and there is shielding around some wires and not around others. |
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| daves1243 |
Can someone confirm that if I install the Nissan Ipod Adapter in my '05 Murano, the Ipod will be powered via the cable (i.e. not require additional charging)?
Thanks |
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| ehartman_49348 |
HI guys,
I just got my 03 MO last week and the first thing I did was order the iPod interface, which still has to come in. Since the 03 MO does not come pre-wired for SAT, I was wondering if you have to run the SAT cable all the way to behind the read seat, or can you install the iPod interface under the dash somewhere, like on the Xterra?
Thanks. |
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| jerseyparts |
quote:
Originally posted by ehartman_49348
HI guys,
I just got my 03 MO last week and the first thing I did was order the iPod interface, which still has to come in. Since the 03 MO does not come pre-wired for SAT, I was wondering if you have to run the SAT cable all the way to behind the read seat, or can you install the iPod interface under the dash somewhere, like on the Xterra?
Thanks.
Nope, you can install it under the Dash, and have the Ipod Docking cable come out where you want.
Brian |
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| ehartman_49348 |
quote:
Originally posted by jerseyparts
Nope, you can install it under the Dash, and have the Ipod Docking cable come out where you want.
Brian
Thanks Brian! That's exactly what I was hoping for, since I want to be able to use my iPod both in the car and anywhere else.
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| daves1243 |
OK, I did it. Now I remember why I swore off these kinds of projects last time I did a car stereo installation about 25 years ago.
I bought the Ipod adapter and the harness from the local Nissan dealer (who had it in stock), and installed in my '05 this evening. It took me about 3.5 hours.
Locating the SAT connector in the back was a piece of cake thanks to the helpful posts here.
Routing the harness/cable to the front was a pain in the a**, however.
I ended up putting the adapter unit under the front passenger seat, and running the ipod connector cable into the box under the center armrest so I can easily pull it out for use.
I'm not sure this arrangement is going to be completely satisfactory. I very nearly chewed the ipod cable up in the power seat gears...hopefully I've found a way to fasten the cable to keep it clear.
I really feel like I need a better way to fasten the box down (it's basically taped to the carpet under the front passenger seat near the heater vents right now) and I'm also worried feet from the back seat are going to damage the setup.
If I had it to do over, I would probably skip the harness and get a cheap used ipod to permanently install in the back. I might still do it.
One problem I haven't solved is that somehow in the process of putting the rear seat down to access the SAT plug, the little springs that hold the hard flap of the rear cargo compartment against the back of the right rear seat somehow got messed up and no longer have enough tension to hold this flap in place against the seat. This is probably the second time I've put the seats down. It isn't clear to me how to fix this. I suppose this is a problem for another forum... |
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| ehartman_49348 |
I just received all the parts for the iPod hook-up and I put everything in place and I have got to say: This is just awesome! I was using a FM transmitter up til now and the difference is hugh! I am glad that I decided to spent the money!!
For future installers out there, here is something I found out on the 2003 MO: You do not need part 999U7-VS000 if you do not have SAT! That will save you some money right there! You will only need the iPod interface and the SAT splitter (B8377-5W900) and you are ready to go! |
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| JeffC |
I may have read thru this thread too quickly, but I'm not sure I found an answer to this.
I have an '05 without Sat so I need the xterra kit.
With the xterra kit, will the steering wheel control allow me to rapidly scroll thru songs in a playlist as if I were operating the scroll wheel?
As an alternative, can I use the steering wheel controls to access the playlist and then use the scroll wheel on the pod or a button on the head unit to rapidly scroll to the song?
If not, I'll just buy a $25 dollar lineout/charge cable and attach the iPod to the dash where I can easily see it and reach the scroll wheel.
Thanks.
Jeff |
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| ehartman_49348 |
quote:
Originally posted by JeffC
I may have read thru this thread too quickly, but I'm not sure I found an answer to this.
I have an '05 without Sat so I need the xterra kit.
With the xterra kit, will the steering wheel control allow me to rapidly scroll thru songs in a playlist as if I were operating the scroll wheel?
As an alternative, can I use the steering wheel controls to access the playlist and then use the scroll wheel on the pod or a button on the head unit to rapidly scroll to the song?
If not, I'll just buy a $25 dollar lineout/charge cable and attach the iPod to the dash where I can easily see it and reach the scroll wheel.
Thanks.
Jeff
I have a '03 MO, but I believe the controls are the same:
You can hold down the seek button on the steering wheel to go to the next song. You can not really use the steering controls the way you would expect them to. If you want to browse through the menu as if you were on the iPod itself, you will need to use the buttons on the stereo itself. You can use the ABC Preset button and the the round button underneath to find the selection you want to apply and then you have to use the seek button to confirm the selection.
I might be doing it way wrong, but this has been the only I have been able to control it properly. Even though the controls are not great, it is working and all the information is shown on the display, plus the sounds is just awesome! |
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| JeffC |
| It sounds like the steering wheel integration leaves a lot to be desired, especially if you like to dial up a playlist (e.g., a selection of 500 songs in album sequence) and scroll to some random start point. If that's the case, I'll go with the simple and cheap approach. I've already got a pacNIS, so I'll just mount the iPod to the left of the radio and get an iPod lineout/charger cord. |
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| KailuaMO |
I have an '07 SE and bought the Titan adapter and harness. Works great. I ran the harness from the plug in the back, under the carpet in the center, into the area under the center armrest. There is where I placed the unit. I atached the ipod cable and ran it up to the front by tucking the cable up inbetween the carpet and plastic of the center console all the way to the front where the tray is upder the stero. Plenty of cable and can see no cables except where I plug the iPod in.
Question:
When playing the iPod, I don't have an option for changing the display. I think the instructions say to press in on the "Tune" knob until I get the Dsplay options. This menu never shows. The last one I get is the speed sensitive level.
What this means is if I am in another menu on the screen, such as fuel economy, the only thing displayed in the bottom is "XM CH-002". It won't show the song or the artist.
Is that supposed to be the case? Is the option of seeing this only on the Muranos that use the X-Terra unit?
Thanks for any help. |
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| ikalinin3 |
quote:
Originally posted by jerseyparts
Then you need to 999U7-VS001 or 999U7-VS001EXT to the other numbers, obviously the EXT would be the optional extended cable if you want to put the Adapter anywhere that you want, rather than the limited 6 foot that the original cable allowed.
Brian
I'm REALLY confused. harness w/ XM and w/out XM does it mean that you have XM, or are you prewired for XM? basically, if you have bose, whether or not you get XM service you still need the adapter w/ SAT (XM), correct?
I called my Nissan Dealer and I wanted an IPod adapter installed. They said they don't have them for the Murano. ??!?!?!?! I really want one and I want it to be integrated w/ the screen. So I can flip between songs on the stereo and see song titles on the screen.. Is that too much to ask?! lol
anyway, can anyone help me out? I don't want to do this myself, but I want it done ASAP!.. please help me out here.
I have a 06 Murano SL
w/ BOSE, w/ Navi and i don't subscribe to XM. |
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| koolMoE |
| Has anyone used the factory iPod adapter (Xterra or Titan) which plugs behind the passesnger seat AND also installed some auxillary input device (PAC audio) via the head unit? Will these somehow compete for signal/connectivity? They are hooked to 2 different sources. I need to hardwire a Sirius Sportster and have my iPod integrated too. The thing is I would like to use the info display on my non-nav 06 SL, but it seems I have to hook up my iPod and aftermarket Sat separately. Any comments would be appreciated. |
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| Tey Yoh Huat |
Why throw away the MO? Just throw away the Bose and install an Alpine VA200 headunit and get improved audio with Ipod connection.
I now have improved it to 5.1 channels, it's great especially with DVD audio.:2: |
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| rixmo |
KoolMoe: The old PAC required you to unplug the sat harness which therefore disabled the rear connection. I believe the new PAC allows a passthrough so you would get two RCA inputs and still have the sat plugs functioning in the back.
ikalinin3: All Muranos now come prewired for SAT. You only need the extra cable if you have a SAT box installed. Otherwise you go with the "w/o sat" option.
KailuaMO: I have the '05 version so I use the Xterra harness. The displays changed in '06 to show details on your full screen. The older muranos only showed info at the bottom of the screen in one line. It's not as nice, but it does keep that display even when changing from the trip computer to navigation. Someone with an '06 or newer will have to speak up to help you out. |
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| ikalinin3 |
| Well, looks like I need the ipodkit w/out SAT.. But now i'm confused even more. Dealer says that there is no Murano listed in their IPOD kit bulletin and they will not install, and everone who did install it by themselves or other than dealer, warranty may be voided.. ???? i called the 800 nissan 1 number, they told me the same thing?? so what should i do? I really want the interface?! |
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| rixmo |
| Nissan has only a few (XM and Sirius) Satellite radio boxes. This harness was designed by Nissan to fool the stock radio into thinking that your IPOD is a satellite box. Technically, if your installed wiring harness wore through and shorted something out, then you would be responsible for any repairs. If your cell phone went goofy and shorted out your electrical system, you'd be responsible for that too. It is the dealership's responsibility to prove that you were at fault for fouling a car's systems while under warranty. We figured out through luck and guesswork that these harnesses actually work with the Murano radio. I have used mine for almost a year and have not had any problems with my electrical system, or sound system. If you are concerned with wire placement, you can plug it in under the rear seat and leave all the cabling and your IPOD in the spare tire area. That way there is limited chance of a cable being worn out. I routed all my wiring through existing wire looms to avoid traffic areas that might wear out a cable. This was truly a plug and play installation as you are using factory parts on a factory system. This thread has all the pictures and info you need to do this yourself, but I understand that a vehicle is a big purchase and that some are hesitant to make any changes. |
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| pappabacon |
| I love having the ipod integrated in my murano. Since Nissan made it such a pain to replace the factory stereo the plug and play is great. I ran my harness and mounted it under the center console and drilled a whole for the wire to come out inside the console. If I decide to add satellite radio later I still can, and I have the best sound quality you can have. |
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| hawk5's mo |
| Hi everybody, newb here. I just wanted to say thanks to all the posters in this forum. I have an 06 Sunset Red SL and I installed the Nissan iPod Gateway kit from the dealer and it works great. I took detailed pics incase anybody wanted to install the same way I did. If you know where to put everything and what to unscrew it should only take about 30 minutes. My first forum so I will post pics as soon as I figure out how to do it. Thanks again to all of you. |
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| SliderJeff |
Congrats on getting everything done, hawk! Owning to same vehicle as you (including color), I'd love to see the pics once you upload them. There is a sticky thread on posting pics somewhere on this forum... I'll try to find the post again when I get a chance if you don't figure it out yourself.
Also, can you tell us the part numbers and whether you used the Titan or Xterra kit for your 06 MO? Also, was it Bose equipped? What about sat radio? Do you have that on yours?
Thanks and welcome to the forum,
Jeff
quote:
Originally posted by hawk5's mo
Hi everybody, newb here. I just wanted to say thanks to all the posters in this forum. I have an 06 Sunset Red SL and I installed the Nissan iPod Gateway kit from the dealer and it works great. I took detailed pics incase anybody wanted to install the same way I did. If you know where to put everything and what to unscrew it should only take about 30 minutes. My first forum so I will post pics as soon as I figure out how to do it. Thanks again to all of you.
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| GripperDon |
| The New Belkin unit? Even though it uses RF for the input of the signal they have really reduced the static and it uses the RDS system to show artist, song name etc on the Radio Display |
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| SliderJeff |
Don,
Haven't seen or heard about the Belkin unit. Since I do audio for a living, I doubt I'd be happy with RF no matter how many noise filters they slam on it. It's not just a matter of the noise signal present, but rather the band limiting of the source audio, as well, that makes it less attractive to me. Why put roughly $1000 retail component speakers (Focals) into the vehicle to listen to sub-par audio, you know?
Maybe they've gotten better than the other products I've heard, but I'd be surprised. Plus, if the the Nissan unit handles things well, anyway, I'll most likely opt for that as the cleaner solution.
Thanks again. Let me know if you have a link to the Belkin product though, just in case.
Regs,
Jeff |
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| SliderJeff |
Cool. Thanks, Don. I'm sure this is VERY applicable to the lease crowd, like you said.
Thanks again,
Jeff |
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| hfelknor |
Might be wrong here............
But IIRC the Tunebase is only for the original iPod min?
Homer |
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| SliderJeff |
Homer...
According to that link:
"Package Includes
• Includes interchangeable trays for compatiblity with: iPod video, 4G, photo, nano, and mini"
So I think everyone SHOULD be covered.
Regs,
Jeff
quote:
Originally posted by hfelknor
Might be wrong here............
But IIRC the Tunebase is only for the original iPod min?
Homer
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| hfelknor |
Ah, right you are.
This is not a new product and I'm pretty sure when it first came out it did not have the "interchangeable tray".
Ya know there's getting to be an awful lot of things that just plug into a power outlet.........
Getting to be a real need for a "Power Outlet Power Strip". ;)
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| SliderJeff |
quote:
Originally posted by GripperDon
:)
LOL.
Having clicked on the "view last post" link, I only saw your reply, Don... and let me tell you... you REALLY had me wondering what the hell we were talking about before I scrolled back a page. :)
Thanks for the chuckle.
Later,
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| kjenkins |
| A big thanks to everyone here for the information on the Nissan iPod interface parts, what Murano models/radios/configurations support it, and where to find the cable end. I bought the parts from my local dealer and thought in order to give a little back for the help I've received here I would do some scans, measurements and pin outs of the items I received. My Murano is a 2005 with nottaBose factory radio / single disc player, it has a SAT button, it has a PROG/RPT button, it has a PRESET/ABC button. It does not have a CAT FOLDER button (the PROG/RPT does that job). |
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| kjenkins |
| Here is the second page of the details, pin outs, and information on the Nissan parts for doing the iPod interface to the Murano. |
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| kjenkins |
| Just a follow up to my posting about the Nissan iPod kit. I ended up putting the "magic" box in my center console (under the removable insert) and running the iPod cable out from there. The cable which runs to the "magic box" from the SAT connector behind the seats is longer than the "from box to iPod" cable and "easier" (did I really say that!) to run to the center console. Unfortunately the grounding cable for the box is at the wrong end of the cable since I wanted to ground to a solid screw into the frame and those are readily available behind the seats but NOT in the center console. So I unwrapped the cable, ran the ground back to the other end and rewrapped it (electrical tape). The absolute hardest part of the entire project had nothing to do with the box, the interface, the cables or the iPod. IT WAS GETTING THE FREAKIN' CABLE RUN UNDER THE CARPET!!!! Took me hours to do it right and end up with the box in the center console. I recommend just crushing your hand in a vice as a more enjoyable alternative! |
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| rixmo |
| Where did you run it under the carpet? Is there a safe place that won't get stepped on? I ran mine over to the side of the car and then up to the front passenger seat via the door jam and put the magic box under there. I had to cut a hole in the carpet at the chair and pull the harness through. How did you get up through the center console? Did you have to lift the whole console up or is there a gap that you squeezed your flat hand into? I can see a little bit of my harness when I open the passenger door with my install. |
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| Corin |
kjenkins ~
Thank you very much! I'm going to be getting this soon and this is certainly a help (as well as all the other info on this thread).
Having the images is VERY useful. |
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| pappabacon |
| I ran mine under the carpet in the back and mounted the unit itself upside down under the center console. I drilled a hole in the console so I could fit that grommet and run the cord through. I will attach pics. I used the 999U7-VR002 with the harness. There is a screw under there that I mounted the ground screw to. Also used the pieces of pad that came with the harness to cover any exposed edges of steel where the wire would run. |
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| pappabacon |
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| arsou812 |
Does it always appear as XM?
Is this purely plug and play?
I have and S model w/ convenience pack, no bose no nav, just plain ole single stock cd player. |
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| Pens66 |
quote:
Originally posted by arsou812
Does it always appear as XM?
Is this purely plug and play?
I have and S model w/ convenience pack, no bose no nav, just plain ole single stock cd player.
I also have the same setup as you do. Yes, it is plug and play and XM always shows up on the display. Although when you unplug it is shows "no ipod". Go figure. I had to rework my ipod settings since you can't drill down to album by artist. One other thing I did was to customize the 'genre' list by songs by particular artist. I use this for albums and use the playlist for mixes. Sound is vastly superior to fm transmitters or cassette adapters. I am upgrading my base speakers this weekend, so I should see a huge improvement over the stock speakers as well. |
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| arsou812 |
| Thanks pens! I'm sure it's somewhere in the threads but...where can I order the adapter? |
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| Pens66 |
| I got mine from the dealership. Took two days to get it in. Reference the part numbers that kjenkins listed in his receipt several posts above in this one. Paid the same price as him also. |
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| kjenkins |
quote:
Originally posted by rixmo
Where did you run it under the carpet? Is there a safe place that won't get stepped on? ....... How did you get up through the center console? Did you have to lift the whole console up or is there a gap that you squeezed your flat hand into? .....
I ran the driver's seat all the way forward, cut a small hole in the carpet right next to where the console meets the floor and just pried out the bottom of the console enough to run the cable inside. The hard part was getting from the bottom of the back seats where the carpet starts and goes down to the floor, to that little hole I cut. NIGHTMARE! But I think worth it in the end because the whole install is very clean, solid electrically and hidden. The cable under the carpet "squidges" into the foam backing under the carpet so there's no bump and it's well protected. I drilled a small hole in the bottom of the center console main box (not the removable) to run the cable up into the box and then used that picture mounting foam stuff on the bottom of the box. I don't leave my iPod in the Murano so I wanted a config which would allow me to plug and drive and unplug and split easily. The "magic box" to iPod cable (see my pix above) is nice and flexible and is stowed in the center console. When I use the iPod I plug it in and put it upside-down in the first little pop-up compartment (nearest the driver's right leg) without the compartment insert. It's just the right depth. Cheers |
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| katys |
Hey all. I just purchased an '07 SL Murano last weekend, and I have a couple questions:
1- Is there a way to transmit video (and audio) from my iPod Video?
2- I read something in a forum about using a cable that plugs directly into the back of the radio. Is that an option, instead of running the cables under the carpet, and buying the expensive accessories?
3- Does the magic box charge the iPod while it is plugged in?
Sorry everyone, but I'm not getting all of this. Is the iPod powered on all the time? I also wouldn't think it would be good to have the iPod in freezing temperatures overnight. Am I just not understanding this?
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| kjenkins |
quote:
Originally posted by katys
Hey all. I just purchased an '07 SL Murano last weekend, and I have a couple questions:
1- Is there a way to transmit video (and audio) from my iPod Video?
2- I read something in a forum about using a cable that plugs directly into the back of the radio. Is that an option, instead of running the cables under the carpet, and buying the expensive accessories?
3- Does the magic box charge the iPod while it is plugged in?
Sorry everyone, but I'm not getting all of this. Is the iPod powered on all the time? I also wouldn't think it would be good to have the iPod in freezing temperatures overnight. Am I just not understanding this?
Thanks for any help! :confused:
1. "Transmitting" Video ... no ... or I should say ... well all things are possible given money and time ... but not easily at the moment. Audio -- you could use a FM "transmitter" accessory for the iPod. A lot of people do but it won't charge the iPod, won't let you control the iPod with your radio controls and personally I don't like the sound or having to fiddle with it to get a clear FM slot.
2. Plugging in the back. You can do this (search the forums, specific products have been mentioned here).
3. The "magic box" does charge the iPod at all times.
I do not leave my iPod in the vehicle for two reasons.
1. I use it a lot elsewhere
2. I too am concerned about leaving the iPod in extreme heat or cold conditions. |
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| Pens66 |
| On item #2, you do have control over the ipod using the radio controls. In fact, it is the only way it can be controlled. The ipod can not be controlled directly when it is connected. You have to use the cat button and the seek button for your selections. |
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| katys |
Yes, I have an FM transmittor right now, and I'm very unhappy with the quality (I have a Transpod that does charge while it is plugged in). I'm leasing though and do not want to be drilling holes in things, etc. Seems like the cable plugged to the back of the radio would be pretty simple.
Thanks! |
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| Pens66 |
quote:
Originally posted by katys
Yes, I have an FM transmittor right now, and I'm very unhappy with the quality (I have a Transpod that does charge while it is plugged in). I'm leasing though and do not want to be drilling holes in things, etc. Seems like the cable plugged to the back of the radio would be pretty simple.
Thanks!
KatyS: It doesn't plug in directly into the back of the radio. If you fold down the rear seat on the drivers side and lift up the panel that covers the area directly behind the seat you just folded down, you'll find where to plug it in. |
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| sean69 |
quote:
Originally posted by GripperDon
The New Belkin unit? Even though it uses RF for the input of the signal they have really reduced the static and it uses the RDS system to show artist, song name etc on the Radio Display
Hi Don,
I'm new here & seen what you said about the Belkin, I actualy use one in my 2004 SL with a VDO Ipod & Bose system, I have to admit it works great (apart from the band width-but I don't care) how do you manage to get artist & song display through RDS ???
I'd realy like to know if there's something I could do to get that feature... special thing to do on the display screen ?
thanks for any input
sean
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| DShwed |
I used the iPod connector from the Nissan Titan truck. It plugged right in to the Sat computer.
Works great ... all song info on the screen
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| sean69 |
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Originally posted by DShwed
I used the iPod connector from the Nissan Titan truck. It plugged right in to the Sat computer.
Works great ... all song info on the screen
-d
Suppose your talkin about the PAC integration or the Nissan one ?
I already heard good things about it, in fact I just wanted to know as Don Gripper said earlier how can you get the same functionality (name of song/artist) on display through RDS/Belkin FM transmiter ? which is the stuff I'm currently using in my Mo
I will certainly go to the PAC for the on the wheel command of the Ipod functions.
thanks anyway, what Ipod are you using with the PAC ? (mine is the 4th gen 30 G VDO ipod)
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| rixmo |
| Using the PAC will only get you volume control on the steering wheel. You need the belkin device to show RDS info on the screen. |
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| sean69 |
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Originally posted by rixmo
Using the PAC will only get you volume control on the steering wheel. You need the belkin device to show RDS info on the screen.
So that is the points where I came on this topic ! can you or anyone else explain how - through the Belkin unit I'm currently using - can I get the song/artist info through RDS on my screen (I don't have navi, if that's important)
thanks
ps : anyway did someone ever heard or tried the Icruze, I'm hesitating between this & the PAC connections ??? any input ???:2: |
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| Corin |
Just installed my adapter, and was VERY irritated with my ipod continuously being re-set to NOT be random.
I have just now figured out how it works.
The adapter will, by default, just play straight though the playlist in whatever order it is stored on the ipod. For me, this was by artist, because that is how I sort my lists in itunes.
It does NOT have ANYTHING to do with whether the ipod settings are set to shuffle songs, OR if the playlist itself is set to random in itunes.
So, here is how I managed to truly get my playlist to be in random order playing through the XM/Ipod interface in my '05 Mo:
1) Open Itunes
2) Select your playlist
3) Sort by the first column (heading should be blank, just a list of numbers)
4) Hit the "shuffle" button (this makes the list of songs random, ordered by how they will play)
5) Connect your Ipod and let it sink up the new info
6) Disconnect the Ipod, and before plugging into your car, start playing the desired playlist (otherwise it will default to just playing all music, not your playlist)
YAY!!!! This was bugging me so much that I was about to just return the stupid adapter. Now I'm happy. Just need to figure out exactly how I'll route the cords.... |
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| Corin |
Just a quick note, and I'll post more info and pictures later. Most people that have posted installation instructions have been WITHOUT sat, so this should help with the other people.
When installing the adapter WITH Satellite radio, there's a slight trick.
First, you get an extra cable (part: 999U7-VS001, called Harness Type C).
When looking at the actual XM sat box, there are connections on both sides (one facing front, one facing rear). The cable coming from the stereo is connected to the front of the XM box. I assumed, incorrectly, that the ipod module would plug into the rear connection of the XM box. THAT IS INCORRECT.
You need to DISCONNECT the XM box, and essentially install the Ipod adapter just like those people without sat did. Then you use that additional cable (harness C) to go from the Ipod adapter to the sat box (same connection on the XM box as was used before).
So, the path looks like this:
1) Cable from stereo plugs into Harness B (999U7-VS000)
2) Harness B plugs into Ipod Adapter
3) Ipod Adapter plugs into Harness C (999U7-VS001)
4) Harness C plugs into XM Sat Box
Hope that helps.
Note that, like others have mentioned, Harness B is really just an extension cable (plus a ground wire). If you want to actually mount the Ipod adapter back there right next to the Sat box, you can, as long as you make sure to ground the system somehow. |
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| Corin |
OK, another stupid vent about this install. I see why kjenkins said to just crush your hand in a vice and be done with it.
I wanted to remove the "non-removable" compartment inside the center console, so that I could route the wire similarly to kjenkins. However, you need to take the ENTIRE center console apart just to get to the screws to remove the compartment.
So I thought about removing the rear cup-holder instead, because then it would be easy to cut a hole through there and thread the cables. But no, the only way to remove the rear cup-holder is to remove the non-removable compartment, which involves everything all over again.
Stupid, stupid, stupid. So I guess I'll have to do exactly what kjenkins did, and just pry parts of the center console enough to slip the cables through. Or I could get out my hole-saw and blast a nice big 3" hole straight through the middle of the damn box! :11:
Bummer. Hoped to get to this today, but I was too busy so it will have to wait. Start a new job tomorrow, after being 8 months in "retirement" so I'm just not going to have the energy to deal with this through the week. |
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| kjenkins |
| I ended up taking the cable which runs from the Magic Box to the SAT connector behind the seats apart because the ground lug was at the wrong end for me. I put the Magic Box in my center console so I needed the ground lug on the end behind the seats where I could ground to a solid frame bolt. As the cable comes they expect you to put the box behind the seats so that's the end the ground lug is on. It wasn't a big deal to unwrap the cable extend the ground wire with lug to the other end and re-wrap. In the process I documented the pin to pin wiring for the special connectors. Why anyone would need this info I have no idea ... but ... here it is. |
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| gfb107 |
I have a 2007 Murano SL with 6CD Changer and no SAT. I went to the dealer and requested the iPod kit for a 06 Titan.
The part numbers I got are 999U7-VR000 and 999U7-VS000.
I hooked it up, and it isn't working quite right.
The CAT/FOLDER buttons behave exactly like the SEEK/TRACK buttons. I can't get into the Root Menu so I can select the mode (Playlist, Artist, Album, etc). I seem to be stuck in randon mode.
Also, the steering wheel up/down button doesn't behave like the SEEK/TRACK button. It cycles through the radio presets.
DId I get the wrong parts for my Murano? Is there some setting I need to change on my iPod? I've already checked that I have the latest firmware on my iPod.
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| jerseyparts |
quote:
Originally posted by gfb107
I have a 2007 Murano SL with 6CD Changer and no SAT. I went to the dealer and requested the iPod kit for a 06 Titan.
The part numbers I got are 999U7-VR000 and 999U7-VS000.
I hooked it up, and it isn't working quite right.
The CAT/FOLDER buttons behave exactly like the SEEK/TRACK buttons. I can't get into the Root Menu so I can select the mode (Playlist, Artist, Album, etc). I seem to be stuck in randon mode.
Also, the steering wheel up/down button doesn't behave like the SEEK/TRACK button. It cycles through the radio presets.
DId I get the wrong parts for my Murano? Is there some setting I need to change on my iPod? I've already checked that I have the latest firmware on my iPod.
Thanks.
You need to take back the VR000 and have them give you a VR002, this will fix your problems.
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| gfb107 |
Thanks Brian. I'll post an update when I get the correct part. Is the VR000 the correct part for a 06 Titan, which is what I asked for, or did they make a mistake?quote:
Originally posted by jerseyparts
You need to take back the VR000 and have them give you a VR002, this will fix your problems.
Brian
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| pappabacon |
| Even with the right parts I don't believe that the steering wheel controls (besides volume) do anything but go through your presets. |
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| jerseyparts |
No the 2006 Titan takes the VR002 as well, they just gave you what they thought was right...
and If you hold the Channel button on the steering wheel, it goes into Playlist mode, but you would still have to use the seek button on the head unit to select the playlists. |
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| GripperDon |
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| Tarzan_MO |
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Originally posted by GripperDon
the Mo is such a pain.
Pain? What's wrong? Well you have done a lot of mods, eh?
I just bought my '07. There are a few annoyances, but I'm getting used to it. It's the first real proper car I've ever owned.
I do wish the stereo is better. The Pathfinder has a better stereo, it has 9 speakers and a Bass-Mid-Treble control instead of just the Bass-Treble in the Murano. The Pathfinder's sounds better. But the P'finder has third row seats that I don't need.
I am about to put the iPod in mine and see how that works. I just traded my '00 Xterra which had 90,000 miles on it - but I had a great Alpine set-up in there with JL speaker/amp-sub set-up and I miss that. But I am getting used to the Murano's sound. I mostly listen to Electronic Ambient, no lyrics and no singing, so it's actually OK. I may add an amp and sub to boost the low end for the ambient (very important, that low-end, in ambient music these days - I don't know how anyone can listen to it without 'feeling' the low-end rumble beneath the seats! How people listen to their little iPod headphones and think that the music is good is beyond me). There are some bands that sound just superb with the right set-up: M83, Tycho, Ochre, OOO - are all my favourites as I cruise along on the freeway. Check them out.
I think I'll be happy for the next couple of years - the ride is amazing compared to what I had! No shift-shock? Incredible! And it's quiet inside too, compared to what I had. I can actually keep the windows closed and run the A/C without losing too much power! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
But - I am yet to see anyone that has a really great, hidden amp-sub set-up at the back. I am wondering about that JL Stealth Box, but I would like to make the sub face up with a clear shot instead of being muffled. May be I should have someone design a dual-sub set-up integrated into the slots at the rear, facing the sub inwards and up at an angle?
Do you know anyone who may have a good photo of such a set-up? |
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| gfb107 |
Brian,
Thanks again for all your help.
I also have a 2004 Quest 3.5 SE, with the 6 CD in-dash changer and without SAT.
I see on www.yournissanparts.com that the ipodwosat kit is compatible with the 2004-2006 Quest. Does it provide the same level of function with the 2004 Quest as with the newer vehicles?
I realize the install is much more difficult, getting that center console out looks like a lot of work. |
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| jerseyparts |
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Originally posted by gfb107
Brian,
Thanks again for all your help.
I also have a 2004 Quest 3.5 SE, with the 6 CD in-dash changer and without SAT.
I see on www.yournissanparts.com that the ipodwosat kit is compatible with the 2004-2006 Quest. Does it provide the same level of function with the 2004 Quest as with the newer vehicles?
I realize the install is much more difficult, getting that center console out looks like a lot of work.
Yes, actually with the 2004 Quest you get the Better set up, because when you hold up the channel button on the steering wheel, your system will advance to the next song, instead of going into scroll mode.
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| gfb107 |
Using the VR002 took care of the problems. It is disappointing that the steering wheel up/down controls don't work like the seek/track buttons on the main console, but it's not a big deal.
I've been trying to find a good way to route the cables to the front, so the iPod can be kept under the armrest in the center console.
I found that the carpeted section on the back of the console (what you see when seated in the back seat) pulls off. There's a space there where the iPod integration box can be mounted and the iPod cable can be routed up through the bottom of the storage compartment.
I'll provide some pics later.
Brian, does the 2004 Quest use the same part numbers as the 2007 Murano and 2006 Titan? |
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| Corin |
My steering wheel up/down controls usually don't work either, but that's because the damn dealer won't replace the switch.... :rolleyes:
Please do show pictures of how you took off the carpet area. I was trying to do so on mine, but couldn't get it off and had to simply wedge the cables through, killing my fingers in the process.
I'm hoping that my 2005 will be similar enough to yours. |
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| jerseyparts |
quote:
Originally posted by gfb107
Using the VR002 took care of the problems. It is disappointing that the steering wheel up/down controls don't work like the seek/track buttons on the main console, but it's not a big deal.
I've been trying to find a good way to route the cables to the front, so the iPod can be kept under the armrest in the center console.
I found that the carpeted section on the back of the console (what you see when seated in the back seat) pulls off. There's a space there where the iPod integration box can be mounted and the iPod cable can be routed up through the bottom of the storage compartment.
I'll provide some pics later.
Brian, does the 2004 Quest use the same part numbers as the 2007 Murano and 2006 Titan?
The 04 Quest uses the VR000, that is the only difference. |
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| gfb107 |
The next few posts will show where I put the ipod integration box.
We start with the back of the center console. Note the seam on side. There's a matching one on the other side. |
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| gfb107 |
| Next I popped the bottom left corner out, just with my fingers: |
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| Now the right bottom corner popped open as well: |
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| gfb107 |
| Now the panel completely removed: |
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| gfb107 |
| And finally the ipod kit installed in the space covered by that carpeted panel: |
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| jerseyparts |
Well Good news for Murano owners.
We now have a cable, that plugs into the back of the Murano Radio and allows you to run your ipod adapter cable right out the front of the DASH!
That's right, no more extended cables (Unless you have SAT Installed) This cable will take the place of the 20 foot Pre Wired sat harness that is already installed on 2004-2007 Murano's, you simply unplug that harness from the radio and plug our new harness in and it plugs directly into the Ipod Adapter. |
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| SliderJeff |
Awesome, jerseyparts. So can you give us some details as far as what we will need for the whole ipod adapter setup? I mean, do I still need the VR002 brain for my 2006 Murano with Bose but without SAT? Is this new cable a cable + brain thing... just trying to understand exactly what parts to order and what the install will entail.
Thanks,
Jeff
quote:
Originally posted by jerseyparts
Well Good news for Murano owners.
We now have a cable, that plugs into the back of the Murano Radio and allows you to run your ipod adapter cable right out the front of the DASH!
That's right, no more extended cables (Unless you have SAT Installed) This cable will take the place of the 20 foot Pre Wired sat harness that is already installed on 2004-2007 Murano's, you simply unplug that harness from the radio and plug our new harness in and it plugs directly into the Ipod Adapter.
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| jerseyparts |
quote:
Originally posted by SliderJeff
Awesome, jerseyparts. So can you give us some details as far as what we will need for the whole ipod adapter setup? I mean, do I still need the VR002 brain for my 2006 Murano with Bose but without SAT? Is this new cable a cable + brain thing... just trying to understand exactly what parts to order and what the install will entail.
Thanks,
Jeff
I wam waiting for my supply of cables to come in, and I will add them to the site once they are here, but you will still need the VR002 brain, and ths harness.
It will replace the sat harness that is now attached to the back of the Radio and allow you add the ipod adapter behind the dash and run the cord to anywhere in the front...
I will post it on the www.nissanipod.com website as soon as they are available. |
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| SliderJeff |
Sounds good. Thanks, jerseyparts!
Regs,
Jeff |
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| kitesurf |
Thanks Brian for the new intel.
Does that mean you can mount the main unit behind the dash and run the cord to your glove box? |
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| bmw911driver |
Hello jerseyparts:
Excellent job! I bought the Murano 2006-Bose (Sat not installed) kit from you 9 months ago and I love it. It works just great. Not beeing able to forward to the next song with the steering wheel mounted buttons is only a minor pain.
I have the interface box in the back and the ipod under the rear left seat in the back. I usually leave the 30GB iPOD there for weeks before I re-shuffle the playlists. If I want to I open the left rear door and there the iPOD goes.
Installing a cable in the front (removing the radio) makes things not easier, does it? I guess it helps if you want the iPOD in the glove box for legal issues (iPOD beeing properly secured?).
What I'd love to see with an upgrade of the interface box (Made by Clarion) would be the steering wheel controls. Long press next playlist, short press next song for example.
I hope you earned some money promoting the Nissan iPOD interface issue$$ |
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| patterson110 |
Just an FYI: I had to say-
I have a 2006 mo; no bose no sat no CD player stock. I bought the ipod magic box kit from yournissanparts.com. 210 plus shipping came to 218.
I had my doubts, but I took it on faith that this would work, per everyone here and yournissanparts.com.
In short-Frickin assume!!!
My XM cable was on the Drivers side behind the back seat, in the corner near the spare tire (as opposed to the passengers side I think for 2005s)
So I just mounted it, with the doublesided tape they give you, flat right near the spare tire. hen ran the ipod cable to the little storage compartment. I didn't see any reason to run a cable to the front and didn't use the long cable. (for sale cheap if anybody needs one) Took maybe 30 mins.
I just plug my ipod in from the back and leave it there which I preferr anyway.
Navigating the artist/album took a bit...but after you figure it out..OMG. best purchase I've made. Every CD I own, right there at my beckon call....and the sound is like - WOW !
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to everyone on this forum.
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| mschoneman |
I'm currently sitting in the dealership getting mine installed in our 2007 SL. I bought the extended harness from jerseyparts and other than the fact that the dealer is currently replacing the VR000 that they installed with the correct VR002, everything looks great. I'm really look forward to the drive home.
To bad I missed the new cable's by a few days. Oh well, at least now I still have the option to easily add a SAT radio. |
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| jerseyparts |
Thats ok, the cables will not be in till Tomorrow, so they will not be ready to ship till Monday anyway, so you get a weekend of Ipod Music, that alone is worth it!
Glad to hear everyone is enjoying the Ipod adapter, it really is a Great Item!
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| kitesurf |
gfb107,
thank you for the great photos - were you able to get under the edge of the carpet near the center counsel to run the cable to the behind the rear seat connector after you pulled the panel off the back of the center armrest?
Skip |
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| Corin |
| I wish I could pop off the back panel like gfb107 did, but I can't for the life of me get it to pop off. I think it's because I have the cup holder installed against that, and it's holding that panel on. In order to remove the cup holder, I have to take apart the whole console. |
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| katys |
Just thought I would let everyone know that I just found the parts for my 07 Murano on sale (999U7-VR002 & 999U7-VS000).
www.nissanpart4u.com has the magic box for $149 ($175 at the dealership) and the harness for $22 ($30 at the dealership). I had to pay shipping, which was $23, but you have a pick up option, if the "distributor" is in your area. It is just a group of dealerships across the country that have agreed to sell for below their normal cost. Either way, it is $11+ cheaper than the dealership, you are not taxed, and they deliver to your door! |
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| katys |
OK jerseyparts, this one's for you...
I just got the ...VR002 for my '07 Murano (without satellite, no bose) and hooked it up. The first time I plug the iPod in, it starts playing, but does not show any song information. When I hit the CAT button to try to select a playlist or artist, it stops all functionality. It is still playing, but won't skip to the next song, and never lets me go into any category (playlist, artist, song, etc).
My iPod is a new Video one, and it has the latest software.
Any ideas? I desperately need someone's help! |
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| katys |
I am now able to scroll through the playlists and artists, one at a time (is that how it is supposed to be, or does it list them all on the screen???), but still no song/artist information is showing. Any ideas?
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