I installed a gooseneck with a cell phone holder that i got from arkon.com. It attaches through by the bolt that holds down the passenger seat. Since my 04 maxima has a black interior it looks great as both the gooseneck and the holder are black.

I currently use a Sony tape adapter that I bought at a Best Buy in Florida to connect the iPod until a better solution is available. I am getting no engine noise and the sound quality is quite good.

 

i'm looked at the how to section to see how to remove the dash and everything to install the PAC adapter, but the pictures wont work. Anyone know where I can find pictures because I don't want to mess anything up while I'm trying to install it.

 

I PM'd chrisaust to see if he would re-post his pics...

 

Does anyone know of a good head unit that will accept the OEM sat radio receiver? I know it's a long shot, but thought that maybe Clarion might make another head unit that was decent, yet also accepted the sat radio... I'd really love to have MP3 support as better sound, but I really don't want to lose the OEM radio...

Thanks

 

gonna install the PAC AAI-NIS this weekend. If all goes well (hopefully) i'll be so happy that I'm gonna donate to this site for being so helpful. werd

 

GOT IT WORKING. For those who have an ipod, I highly recommend this. Sounds great. Thanks Russ (forgot your handle) for the pictures. Took only half an hour. Only problem was, I lost the locking pin for the shift ****. Guess I could just get it from Auto Zone or something.
Just glad that I finally got my ipod hooked up to the car. Will be making that donation now like I promised.

 

Glad I could help ceehan. I thought I'd posted here before but apparently not. Anyway, I can e-mail the pics to anyone who needs them. There are at least two of us that are extremely satisfied with this set up. Who wants to lug around 20 CDs full of mp3 files when you can carry your whole album collection in an iPod (insert other mp3 player here)

 

How about the head unit with the in dash 6 disk changer? Will it wirk with that and allow me to control the iPod?

 

If you have the SAT button but do NOT have or don't mind losing the SAT tuner, you can. E-mail me for details.

 

Just checked with mp3yourcar.com guys on the availability of Neo ION adapter and with Dension USA (maker of IceLink Plus), but it looks like there is still no solution for Maxima 2004 that would allow me to hook up my iPod to the Bose HU and control it using controls from the steering wheel and HU. Both of them claim that they're working on the version for Maxima 2004, however I did not get any specific info related to availability of such interface. We'll see...

 

hey doe anyone have pics of the Pac AAI-NIS install.... also is there any wire cutting that has to be done

 

In order to avoid starting an extra thread about this.

What is the best way for me to hook up an ipod mini to my 2k2 se with a stock HU (non-bose)?

 

You may actually want to start a thread or search in the 5th Gen forum. The radio is different from 5th gen to 6th gen.

 

Installation is somewhat easy...you definitely need to read the sticky on removing the panels to get to the radio (not the exact title). After that, just plug in the correct connectors and voila, it works and works well. No wire cutting or splicing.

 

I connected a PAC AA-NIS from my headunit to my iPod. I drilled a hole through the back of the storage compartment underneath the tape player and ran the wire to my ipod which is holstered in a cradle powered by the 12v outlet next to the shifting lever. The ipod is held securely and is angled properly so that I can easily see the screen of the ipod and it is also being charged as long as the car is running. I wish the mini stereo plug had a 90 degree angle to make it look a little cleaner

Here is the sight for the ipod mount: http://www.hausofpods.com/ipod_3G_car_mount.shtml

This is for 3rd generation ipod. The site provides accessories for other generations.

 

I hear a high pitched sound especially when the engine is running and especially when accelerating, the pitch gets higher.

Do I need to ground the three wires I wasn't using or is there another explanation for the high pitched "whining" sound?

Thanks.

 

Based on what I've read here I'm assuming there's no way to mount RCA inputs on the stock (non-Bose) HU???

 

Yes the PAC AA-NIS turns your SAT output into an RCA out...as of it being non-bose...not sure there? Does non-bose have SAT?

 

Nope, non-Bose does not have SAT on the '06.

 

OK nevermind!!!

 

Hey guys I tried to buy/bidded for a PAC AAI-NIS off E-Bay and was sent a PERIPHERAL PXNI instead. It looks like the exact same thing,even the instructions look exactly like the PAC instuctions. Question is-did I get sent a cheap knock off or have any of you guys ever heard of this brand before?

I feel I got beat-bait and switch trick,but I really want my IPOD in.

 

Guys so anything for the 2K1 w/ bose yet?

 

also interested in this as well.

 

Would it be possible to eliminate the PAC by using the inputs for the factory tape player?

Does anyone use cassetts anyways?

Also is the tape unit a component part of the head unit/cd changer? Or would it be possible to remove it entirely? The location looks just right for the relocation of the info screen when I add the carputer.

Any help would be appreciated?

Thank you!

04WHITESE

 

My '06 Maxima came w/ the factory SAT. The PAC AAI-NIS says it will not work w/ factory installed SAT units. Will it work if I unplug the SAT or is there more to it than that?

 

I believe the PAC connects directly to the SAT input, I'm not sure I'd want to lose the NAV though, if you're willing to sacrifice it then yes it should work...

 

I don't believe so, the CD changer and cassette are all one unit behind there. If you are going the carputer route, you'll have to remove both anyways which will render the stock stereo useless...

 

Oh, are you sure disconnecting the SAT cable will render the Nav useless? Guess I'll have to wait for some other mechanism for jacking in the iPod is developed.

 

hello, I just read about this ipod stuff. and I have a 06 max and I was wondering if anyone had the adapter for xm that connects bose changer to the xm tuner. I have the sat button on the stereo.

 

Thanks to you I just found that. I just bought one because pac has there heads in there a**. I need one to finish my carputer install so if it doesnt work well I will get a pac later.

 

I believe they are both the same exact thing. I would bet that PAC makes the unit and is probably rebranded by Peripheral. I know that the aai-nis2 has been on back order for a couple months, and are now starting to ship thos back orders...so it might be a while before new orders are filled.

The original PAC aai-nis took the place of the satellite connection. I believe that the "new" aai-nis and the peripheral pxni can now both be used WITH the satellite readio option. They both have 2 rca outputs to use as and Aux1 and Aux2, and have a switch on the unit to accomodate if you have sat. radio installed as well.

I installed my pxni yesterday and it works as stated, however there is alternator "whine" coming through on acceleration. I don't know if it is due to the placement of the unit, or the way ran the RCA cable...but it is annoying. Today I will take things apart and try to isolate where the problem is...and if all else fails, will try a noise filter.

I do have a pac aai-nis2 arriving today as well...I am pretty sure the pxni and the pac are the same exact product, just rebranded.

If anyone has any ideas on how to eliminate the alternator whine please let me know.

 

I am pretty sure that the Sat button has NOTHING to do with the NAV function. The Sat is just an "output" that is being converted to another use. The new PAC aai-nis2 gives you the option to use BOTH an mp3 player AND retain the funtionality of Sat radio (if you have that option). I believe that is the difference and contributed to the delay and limited availability of PAC aai-nis2 from the older PAC aai-nis. The Peripheral PXNI is also the same unit...some places do have them in stock, I just ordered one and had it in 3 days. My pac aai-nis2 order has been backordered for 2 months..but should arrive today.

 

http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=754

PXNI is in stock here if anyone is looking for one.

 

Hey did anyone one figuer out the "whine" problem with the PAC or PXNI ??

I am intreasted in getting one but If it whines i am not.

Thanks

 

I believe the whine issues comes from the fact that the iPod and other mp3 player's sound level isn't the same as what comes out of the factory system (cd, am/fm, sat)....it is quite a bit lower, therefore in order to get the sound to come out at a listenable level, you have to raise the maxima's volume control up into the 25-30 range...significantly higher than what is required to listen to a cd or am/fm radio. With that...you are also increasing all of the bad stuff coming through that you normally wouldn't otherwise hear. As long as the maxima's radio volume isn't used above the 20-22 range...you shouldn't hear the whine. I believe pac makes something call a "turbo line driver" that can be used to equalize and match the volume coming out of the ipod. Also, Belkin makes an "auto kit" that has a BUILT in adjustable amplifier that uses the dock connector and doubles as a car charger that should work to increase the volume level and match the factory system...I haven't gotten mine yet so I can't say for sure...but I do believe that it will solve the whine problem once and for all...as I don't have any whine if I keep the volume on the radio itself at or below 22.

I am no sound expert by any means...but I did a little experiment with my laptop, and plugged it into the pxni/pac aai-nis2 and raised the sound level "pre-amp" feature in itunes to the max, and it did solve the whine problem...so I think that's all it is. Hopefully the Belkin Auto Kit Charge with the built in amplifier solves it.

 

Ok....here is the final analysis on the pac aai-nis2 and the peripheral pxni with respect to them being used with an iPod, I have both...installed them both just to see if there was any difference (there isn't..they are exactly the same thing except for the sticker on them):

First...the whine problem DOES derive from the sound level difference between the iPod and the car stereo. In order for the sound to be as close to the same level you can do a few things; 1) On your iPod turn OFF the "EQ" function under settings 2) On your iPod turn OFF the "Sound Check" function under "Settings" 3) Use your DOCK connector, NOT the headphone jack as the output to the aai-nis2/pxni...the sound is much better and at a higher level. If you do these three things, I am pretty sure that you should have no more whine coming through...at a max volume of about "23" on the radio display. If you are still having to turn the volume up into the 25-30 range on the Maxima radio, then you will probably need to use the belkin "auto kit" which has a built in adjustable amp, or a line driver from pac.

Personally I am using the belkin "auto kit" charger/amp, plugging it into the passenger footwell power jack and running the dock cable under the center console up through to the cupholder area. Very clean install, and almost no wire showing. Sound is perfect...just as good as CD. No whine.

 

 

I just got this for my 2k1 I30 w/Bose. I was told this works. I will hopefully get it before next weekend!

 

I got the new USASpec adapters... Thanks though.

 

hey whats up i have a stock bose radio on my 98 maxima how would i connect my ipod to the bose headunit?