I have a 03 maxima with a bose headunit and the analog temp controls...
I would like to put the Orginal Navi system in the car... Is this possible? and if so is it complicated...

 

Why do you want OEM?

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...n-install.html

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...gins-pics.html

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...vi-system.html

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...i-5-5-gen.html

 

i want one also
mines a 2000

 

No you don't. I thought I did at one point and I'm not afraid to invest time and effort into a project. It's a great deal of work, requires modification or replacement of the non-navi wiring harness for very little in return. Present day aftermaket products blow the OEM unit away for much less.

If you're after a professional looking in-dash installed nav unit, look into a nav capable head unit such as Pioneer, Kenwood, etc. Much better solution all the way around.

 

Aftermarket FTW

 

i know ill just get a Double Din unit with navi.

 

I have OEM nav and can't stand it. I want to convert to aftermarket navi. Three of the buttons for the climate control broke off and now i use a nail to adjust the airflow. IMO I would go aftermarket. I regret get my max with the stock nav.

 

The last nail in the coffin.....

 

that Pioneer AV900BT something or another is SWEET!

Voice recognition with live updates for traffic and movie times and gas prices.

It can be had for $500 on ebay

 

I <3 my Garmin Nuvi

 

+1

But after I complete more mods, I want a double DIN w/Nav.

 

just to add to that though, any one tried to put a 2007 Altima stock bose navi system into a 5th gen?

 

NO.

 

if i get a aftermarket navi unit will i lose my steering wheel controls...
I would hate to lose them

 

You must not have looked into this yet.

There are aftermaket products that allow the use of steering whhel controls with aftermarket head units. Check out Crutchfield.com for more info.

 

PAC-SWI-X
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_127SWIX...X.html?tp=3405

 

what is the largest double din unit that can be put in a 03 maxima

 

The largest double din unit? Isn't that like asking what's the largest 17x7 rim that can be put on the car? A double din is a double din.

 

Aftermarket is the way to go. I have a local guy that can install a Pioneer AVIC F700BT. That seems like it does it all.

 

Funny thing is that even when you put OEM nav in, you'll still lose your wheel controls...

 

really... thats sucks

 

Sure does suck. All the connections are the same. I had to rework some wires to even get the trip computer to work again... it's truly a pain in the a$$. I wouldn't recommend adding OEM nav. It looks nice stock, but looks aren't everything and I've learned my lesson.

(I'm currently working on a CD-DVD conversion for the OEM system in my 02, it really is that pathetic - and yes, I know what you're thinking, and no, I don't want aftermarket stuff because I like my flip-up screen and the stock look.)

 

I have the Pioneer AVIC D-3 and everyone that rides in my car thinks its stock, it looks that good. Its by far the best investment i have made for my car. I love it.

 

I've thought about the AVIC.

Got a pict?

 

any luck on finding a cd-dvd conversion for the oem on the 02?

 

Ya that just doesnt seem worth it. besides how often will you actually need it? i've only used my gps twice in 3 months..

 

Garmin X2

 

They make brand specific steering wheel interfaces that work better than the SWI-X.

Check out the SWI-PS (Pioneer), SWI-ALP (Alpine) and SWI-ECL (Eclipse)

 

I'm new to Atlanta... I'll definately use it.

 

I'm looking into adding aftermarket NAVI, too. Currently, my max does NOT have steering wheel controls.
Is it possible to add this?

 

Not easy to add OEM steering wheel controls to a car that doesn't have it, the wires aren't present.

 

I mean OEM will look really good. but you could spend a hell of a lot less money just buying a tom tom at best buy..

Think of all the other things you could spend the extra money on

Performance mods
Gas
Rims
A Cattman exhaust setup
Taking your girlfriend to dinner

.. no scratch that last one

but really i wasnt saying so much that you shouldnt get one at all, just that you're going to use it less and less. plus you can just keep a portable one in your glove box or something and plug it in only when you need it. the oem is basically obsolete at this point anyways.

plus if you get ae then you can just switch cars if you ever have to

 

You can get a used aftermarket integrated nav for pretty cheap on Ebay. I think they look pretty good plus performance beats stock.

 

Does this work with the steering controls

 

With an adapter, yes.

 

The above is correct. I don't have steering wheel controls.

 

I've got a cheap, windshield mounted navi in my maxima right now, Aviton's the brand name. Nothing flashy but it gets the job done, especially for only $119.00. Soon though i'll be upgrading to the Pioneer Avic-Z3.

 

For evryone who originally had the OEM Bose System in there 5th gen max and then put in a pioneer navigation headunit......how did this effect the sound of the speakers and the sub?

I would imagine that it wouldnt sound as good as the stock bose HU but thats just me.

 

Actually, it would sound better.

 

Have you put in a pioneer HU with the OEM bose speakers?

Dont get me wrong I love pioneer head units thats all I have owned but idk how they will work with bose speakers.