froMax

On my SE with the Bose I am experiencing intermittent problems with the steering wheel controls. Sometimes when I try to change channels, nothing happens. I have to turn it off and on again to get the control to work. The volume control isn't affected. It used to happen rarely, but now it seems to be happening almost every day. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Does anyone know if the controls are wired, rf (maybe), or infrared(doubtful)?

sayaltitude

I haven't had this problem with the Max yet, but my wife is on her third Pathfinder ('00, '02, '05) and all three of them have had a similar problem: the volume adjusts itself up or down at odd times without any input from the driver. I'm pretty sure the problem comes from the steering wheel controls, since it usually happens during gradual turns in regular driving. It never lasts more than a few seconds at a time.

Good luck getting it fixed. When you take it to the dealership to have it checked out, there is a ZERO percent chance that the problem will occur with a tech in the car. There is a 100% chance that the dealership will send you away without performing any fix, since they could not duplicate the problem.

It might be worth mentioning it to them anyhow; maybe they keep track of such reports in some big, secret computer somewhere.

SilverMax_04

I've not had this problem, and I frequently use this control to replay a CD track, or skip a track.

I believe the steering wheel controls are wired to the Bose.

NismoMax80

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have you called the dealer yet? if it happens that often, you should show them easily.

carcus

Yep....take that sucker to the dealer. I bet though....when you do it will come back with a "UNABLE TO REPRODUCE" diagnostic. I would keep taking it back though until you get it fixed.

04BlackMaxx

Strange, never failed on mine...I wish the car had a thermostat control on the wheel as well...then Id never have to take my hands off the wheel really.

jc53

sayaltitude

If your wife's Pathfinders are like the bose system in the Max, I believe the system is designed to adjust the volume automatically as road noise increases or decreases.

SilverMax_04

That is a feature you can adjust in the on-screen computer. Check your owners' manual for directions.

Skylersmax

Yeah is the Speed Sensative Volume set to HIGH? That will make the volume go up and down as you speed up or slow down.

luvmyride

unplug the nes battery for 10 mins ,then try it again

froMax

I forgot to say in my original post that the problem occurs also when I'm playing a cd. Can't change tracks, but the volume control still works. Turn it off and then on again, and I can change tracks. So, there is some malfunction in the bottom button itself?

NismoMax80

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has your warranty expired? why worry about it, get it fixed.

JayMAX22

Fro - I'm having the same problem. The channel doesn't work but the volume does. I took in to the dealer and they couldn't reproduce the problem..Of course. It happen to me everyday but they couldn't reproduce the problem. So when it happen again later that same day I took it straight to the dealer. They ordered a new switch. I assured them that wouldn't work but what the hell...it's free. I'm sure I will be brining it back within a week for the same problem.

licnyc

For sure fro been happening for a year now! Very intermitent at first. Sometimes it doesnt work, advance track up on cd or advance radio stations up or even advance tape. I lived in this world of intermitency for a very long time, knowing if I brought it to the dealer I would be wasting my time ( prove it) They need to see the problem. Well I took the live and learn approach. First thing I found was if I turned steering wheel 90 degrees to the right and then pressed advance switch it would work advance cd radio and tape. Sometimes that doesnt work so, the next lesson raise steering wheel with the adjusting switch, that too advanced the cd radio and tape switch working fine. But the problem is still happening, it works it doesnt work. remember nissan the dealer NEEDS to see this for a fix. So I continue to drive. lowering steering wheel works turn signal some time works even hit the **** makes it work advance cd track radio station and tape.On some days my advance switch has a good day. In july I will work very hard on bring my nissans dealers service manager very aquainted with my switch up and down for the cd tracks and radio and tape deck problem. I sure hope they have female mechanic, because I feel with this problem I would be dating them>>>>>>>>

NismoMax80

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we can advance the cassette witht the wheel controls??? I'll have to unbury one to see this!
I would def. sit with a service rep and show him/her how it messes up.

JayMAX22

Had my audio control switch was replaced and it's still jacked up. I told them the switch wasn't the problem but hey, they're techs and I'm a dumb consumer. I will be calling to setup my fourth appointment in regards to this problem. Having said that I WOULDN'T TRADE BABY GURL IN FOR ANYTHING !!!

Omallymax

How much better sounding is the Bose system compared to the standard issue?