I may need a new CD player in my 96 Maxima because my current Bose system isn't functioning correctly. The AM/FM function works, but the CD player doesn't play the CD's - it kicks them out right after I put them in. Is there any way this can easily be fixed? If not, I'm looking at a 97/98 Bose system on eBay - it's about $50 right now - can you put a 97/98 Bose system into a 96 Maxima? Thanks for any input.

Here it is - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true

 

Yep, shouldn't be a problem. I'm thinking about doing this as well, sometime in the future

 

Yea it will fit. It really wont be worth fixing. When mine broke I brought it into a radio shop and they said it would cost too much, because just to get it on the bench to look at it is $80, then fixing it is another bill.

Just make sure the New Unit is Bose.

-matt

 

Word. Thanks guys.

 

Yeah, all 4th gens have the same wiring harness.
Jae

 

Why not try fixing it?
http://madchef.5u.com/maxima/bose/fixes.html


Try replacing/fixing resistor R529 first, and see if that does it.

 

Some good info on that page, thanks!

 

yea i got a 99 bose hu in my 95

 

I put a 97 Pathfinder Bose in my 96 Max. Really easy swap. all the harnesses just plug right in. good luck

 

i have a 99 bose in my 95, and sold my broken 95 bose on ebay for $80. def. not worth trying to fix when there's people out there who CAN fix them and are willing to pay for parts... just my .02

 

I love the bose in my 99

 

Most all of the Nissans from 95 and up have the same harness so they can be swapped very easily

 

I'm defniatley going to try this on my wifes factory deck. It plays some CD's but more then half get spit out.

 

Someone told me that you needed to get the amps, too. Last time I listen to a newbie. No offense out there. Alright time to go searching.

 

This is my first post, so forgive me if this has been asked. Can I install a Bose HU and speakers in my non Bose 97?

 

there is a diff in t he cd changer... between the headunits... some have changer ports.. some have like cicular ports.. some have em with square adaters... some have telephone.. ..

liek i have telephone.. cd changer.. no in din cd... = ) cd changer under the seat... all BOSEd out..

 

Just to be clear, the Bose HU is a Clarion HU which has pre-out to drive Bose speaker amps. So if you don't have the Bose amps, the Clarion HU with Bose marking HU does nothing in your car.

 

Just ditch the bose

 

Thatd be some wiring changes out the ****. Id suggest go aftermarket since you have the non Bose headunit.

 

no way... unless you want big sound.. i mean like earth shattering...soound... bose is great...

 

It's not about BIG sound, its about QUALITY sound. Why would ANYONE want a stereo that removes specific frequencies, adds unnecessary gain to other frequencies in order to make their system sound less distored, but not cover the entire frequency spectrum?

I agree that many people are happy with the sound, but its not even close to up to par for many of us.

 

Will amp explode yur speakers, since i been told that Bose already provide you somewhat amp.???

 

Yes

 

its true if your an audiophile... but some poeple have headunits with UNBELIEVABLE freq. capabilities.. and dont use it...

a friend of mine has a tremendous system with a crazy alpine headunit.. that covers somany freq. on the eq and so many setting but he uses the defualt.. adn never tweaks.. most people dont notice.. i know what you mean... i listen to music at home on my Bose accust. system and then i listen in car.. adn notice the dif but for the average person.. its not worth the hassel.. unless you truly are an audiophile who appreciates every note

 

Glad we agree on that

 

I do think the Bose system in the 4th gens sound better than the ones in the 5th gens, for some reason I was expecting more than what was given and it didnt do it for me. I do agree that our Bose systems in the 4th gens could be better but it suits me for now. Im going to add a sub to it soon with that special RCA cable adapter. I just need a Bose HU so I can play my tapes without the tape player spitting every tape I have out when I want to rewind or fast forward it. Plus, my eject button doesnt work right. It clicks and the tape just stays in there until I leave the HU off for a while and then when it decides to eject it then it will. So, Im also looking for a newer 98-99 Bose HU in good if possible great condition.

 

great auction

 

i put a 97 bose radio in my 96