I have a 95 maxima with a bose stereo system. The lights no longer work (I saw the guide to fix them) and now the buttons sometimes are failing to work (I couldn't find anything on this).

Anyone have any suggestions to fixing it? And if this isn't possible are there different replacement stereos I can buy to replace it?

I hate this b/c I have a 400$ head unit I'd like to use but I think I would need to replace all the speakers? (best buy said this, not sure if it was a sales pitch or whatever)

Please advise!
Thanks!
Josh

 

Check the Audio Section FAQs... the short answer is you can use a non-bose head unit but need an adapter to use the Bose speakers/amp. The adapter is availble from a lot of places (crutchfield for example) for about 50 bucks.

You can also just buy a working used headunit (Bose) and swap it in. They go for 70-120 bucks typically on Ebay and in the classifieds section.

 

ill sell u my bose headunit for $75....pm me if interested

 

I actually did read the FAQ and it said you shouldn't do it :/ B/c of the ohm and the equalizer... Any possibility you could link me directly to this adapter I need?

Thanks!
Josh

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...9&postcount=25

 

just find a used on one ebay...i might actually have the one form my 96 u can have

 

tell me if u interstd....$75....

 

I paid only $20 at my local stereo shop for the adapter. One of many places to find it is crutchfield, or any of your local stereo shops. Don't believe the salesmen, most of them them don't know ****.

 

crutchfield.com I take it? And do you happen to know the model you bought?

Thanks!
Josh

 

Like I said, I ordered from a local stereo shop. I told them I was installing a Kenwood DDX-8017, and needed the adapter so I wouldn't have to cut the OEM plugs off. Here's a pic of what it looks like. You have to get an adapter with the RCA's in order to keep the audio signal at line level when going with an aftermarket deck. Also, you better make sure your aftermarket deck has both front and rear RCA speaker connects. The wrapper for the adapter is at home. I can get a model number off of it if you want. LMK.
Just to eliminate any confusion... what you see plugs into the OEM plugs. Then I plugged the Kenwood wiring harnesses into the back of the Kenwood deck, and wired it up. The RCA's you see plug directly into the back of the Kenwood deck. Veeeery simple.

 

\ that is a bose system for you. What i would do is by the 1997 bose unit, works better and it is relatively cheap. Plus you wont have to replace speakers. I think it looks better to. Just my opinion.

 

^^^^^ Yup 97/98 Bose Deck is the best looking IMO.

 

Will it fit in the 95 just the same and plug in the same? Does anyone have any pictures of the ones they are willing to sell?

 

Any Bose unit from 95-99 will fit (plugs/harness are exactly the same). I would recommend getting a 99 - all these units fail eventually. The newer the unit you buy, the longer it will last (most likely) before it too stops working properly.