iPod/iPhone/MP3 integration in Coupe with PAC AAI-NIS2

[r0csfinest]

Thanks for that great chart fishhouse!

[rob40wilson03]

PS.. where can i get the powered ipod dock connector to use with the PAC? fishhouse said it can be gotten for $20 but the best i've been able to find was $35ish

[fishhouse]

^ you have several options. namely, do you want powered or non-powered and do you want one for only iPods or for iPods/iPhones.

if you just want a powered iPod one it'll look like this. a non-powered version looks the same less the small red live wire and black ground wire.

if you need one to work for a iPod and iPhone, it'll look like this. note the yellow video wire - you need this cable for the iPhone even if you do NOT plan to connect the video wire...just tape off the yellow RCA wire and leave it unplugged. again, a non-powered version will look the same less the small red and black wire.

i've purchased one from both of these ebay vendors for $10-$20 plus shipping and would recommend either - they both sell the cables mentioned above:
Exclusive Parts HK
12 Volt Parts

[gagt11]

Originally Posted by Slvr G35

Get a USA Spec. - Yes, it does not work with an XM/Sirius Sat radio. You will need to decide which one to keep. SAT or iPod? Not both!!

- Bluetooth works fine.
- when you set the USA Spec as a Direct mode, you can control the iPod from wheel, radio control (up & down) or iPod itself.
- Your iPod is automatically charged when it plays
- No other cable connection is needed to connect your iPod. (if you need to use iPhone/iTouch, then you will need to get the adapter at Apple ~$25.
- You also have an additional Audio Input for DVD player, Game console, etc.

It's easy to install. It took me about 30 minutes to install it myself.

30minutes??? is there a way to install without taking the whole dash apart?

[fishhouse]

you don't need to take the "whole dash apart" by any means. did you read my how-to? 3 or 4 simple snap-off pieces immediately surrounding the headunit, remove the 4 screws holding the hu in and pull it out.

mine took 30 min or less as well.

[gagt11]

yea I read it, very informative btw, thank you very much for writing it up.

It just seemed a lot more time consuming to me.

[fishhouse]

^ yea in print it does...it's not bad at all though when it comes to actually doing it.

[gagt11]

Originally Posted by Slvr G35

Get a USA Spec. - Yes, it does not work with an XM/Sirius Sat radio. You will need to decide which one to keep. SAT or iPod? Not both!!

- Bluetooth works fine.
- when you set the USA Spec as a Direct mode, you can control the iPod from wheel, radio control (up & down) or iPod itself.
- Your iPod is automatically charged when it plays
- No other cable connection is needed to connect your iPod. (if you need to use iPhone/iTouch, then you will need to get the adapter at Apple ~$25.
- You also have an additional Audio Input for DVD player, Game console, etc.

It's easy to install. It took me about 30 minutes to install it myself.

hows the volume the ipod/aux through the USA Spec compared to the CD Player/Radio?

[gagt11]

Also someone in a Crutchfield review mentioned loosing the use of there cd player*, was this the case for you?


*the vehicle that personal did the install in was not mentioned in the review.

[fishhouse]

Originally Posted by gagt11

hows the volume the ipod/aux through the USA Spec compared to the CD Player/Radio?

thats a good question. i would like get comments from users with USA Spec so i can add those to my AUX Input Comparison chart.

it's normal (or pretty close to normal) with the PAC unit and an RCA to Dock Cable. more noticeable of a difference using their included RCA to 3.5mm headphone cable.

[fishhouse]

Originally Posted by gagt11

Also someone in a Crutchfield review mentioned loosing the use of there cd player*, was this the case for you?


*the vehicle that personal did the install in was not mentioned in the review.

never heard of such a thing with G35s...i think you'll be fine and dont' have to worry about that one.

[EmptyWallet]

For some reason I can't see the chart? Can you post another link?

[fishhouse]

^ hit up www.myG35mods.com

[scl-ztt]

Is there a reason why the USA Spec will not work on 2003 Coupes? Are the Pac and Nissan kits my only choices for my 03 coupe?

[fishhouse]

^ depends. from my understanding the Nissan and USA Spec both don't work with early 03 models (production date before 09/02) as they are not satellite capable. remember, all these devices tap into your SAT harness - so you've got to have SAT capability.

if your 03 is SAT capable then you should be fine with either.