I bought this ipod adapter from the apple store. Is there anyway this adapter would hook up to my stock 04 radio? Please Help.
SIMILAR PICTURE Of ADAPTER:

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That depends. If you have an option for satellite radio or 'aux' on yours then yes. I had to put a modulator in the antenna that plugs into my ipod adapter that overrides a certain radio station and puts the audio over it. Similar to an FM transmitter, but it connects directly to the antenna in the back of the radio rather than transmitting it to the radio via wave.

The sound quality is a little off if I have my ipod all the way up, but it's better than any other option I tried (FM Transmitter, tape connector)

 

In my opinion, ipod adapters are crap. You might as well save up for a new HU that has an aux connection for your ipod.

 

I agree. But for me, the way I did it was my only option. I don't have the bose system, so I can't install an actual integrated adapter that plays through the stock HU.

 

i will never buy an ipod adapters

 

Is there a way to buy something or take it somewhere where they can install an aux port?

 

Skip the Aux connection and buy HU with usb port. You will be much happier. Newer decks with USB will control your ipod straight from the deck and will keep it charged. I have a jvc deck with USB and it's rock solid!

 

where can you get a deck with uSB and for how much does that usually run

 

Any store that sells car audio should carry decks with USB. It is common now for the decks to have USB. My deck was only $120 bucks.

Cartoys (they have refurb units for cheap)
Bestbuy
Ultimate Electronic
Quality Auto Sound

 

what are you guys doin in regards to the display information screen, ie trip info, distance to empty .. etc? If i understand correctly you lose it with an aftermarket HU ... I know noob, new to maxima .. 08 btw ..

 

Yeah on my ride it only shows the temperature outside. There might be a solution you have to search for it...

 

damn the thing is i dont want to lose my bose system or downgrade it by getting another tape

 

I had nothing but problem with my BOSE. Becuz I can customize my eq on my deck it sounds much better! I also added 12" sub and it makes the system just that much better.

 

really how much did that whole set up run you for?

 

if you replace the HU you're only going to make the sound quality better, as for the display screen on the stock im not sure, im having the same predicament, im trying to install 2 12 inch subs in my 04 max and i dont know if i should put a new HU in or just do it via a line level adapter

 

yeah man .. i did run into a adapter for like a buck fifty where it has three buttons that would replace the "trip info" button .. And you will still be able to display all that info with a aftermarket HU

 

Amp was 50 since I got it from a friend, sub and box was 150, deck 130 with tax, install equip 130 includes converter, wires, and faceplate for 02 Max. Did the install myself! Need to mount the amp still though! lol

Here are some pics.

 

Does anyone know if you can replace the HU without an Aux or Sat button on your dash? I have an 06 without the Bose system. The way it sounds like it might work is that the HU replaces the CD player, so I would just have to choose CD for the new HU to work. Any ideas?

 

If you don't have BOSE you should be able to replace it with any HU!

 

Sweet. I went out and bought this bad boy:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TRmkSQ8...DC-BT945U.html

And bought a steering wheel control adapter. I just have to wait for my dash kit to come in... no one around here had it so I had to order it from amazon. Now I have to wait.

 

good choice i actually went to best buy yesterday to physically look at this unit .. I am going with a Double Din though ..

 

Kenwood looks pretty sick man! I am looking in to buying bluetooth for my phone!

What double din you looking for?

 

Yeah, I'd like a double din as well to keep it as close to stock as I can (DD would look SLICK). But I can't afford it right now. Maybe when I get back from Iraq in January... and then I can sell this one for a decent amount.

 

If you have a factory headunit you should get the Nissan PXNI. It basically plugs inline with your factory harness and gives you two auxillary rca audio inputs (SAT1 and SAT2). I am using the same unit to get audio from my carpc to my factory headunit. And I am using the second input for my ipod and satellite radio.

 

Done!

 

It looks good man! Do you like how it sounds?

 

I love how it sounds. I didn't have the Bose system, but the speakers in the back window are still subwoofers. And I love the ipod and bluetooth integration.

 

What is the issue with the Bose system and replacing the HU? i did it in my 5th gen with no problems. The reason i ask is i just bought on 06 se with Bose, and need to have a HU with USB because all of my music is on thumb drives. i no longer own c.d.s. Also i need my subs!!

 

There's not really an issue, you just have to get a different kind of harness, and you have to make sure the radio you get has pre-amp outputs for the bose amps.

 

I bought a product at Best Buy called iSimple. It hooks directly to the factory Bose system. It has a dedicated radio frequency. There is no static. It is essentially CD quality sound. The auto techs at BBY installed it for me. You don't see any wires because there is just one cable which is inside the small compartment in gear-shifter.

 

I bought a similar product at best buy and it sounded like crap when I installed it. The lower tones were great, but when there were minimal amounts of treble, static ensued. I'm happier with my kenwood system.