No display, wierd behavior Radio and AC
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#47
Originally Posted by jrdemers
Just replaced the circuit board - no dice - still malfunctions. After all of that, the dealer says that it is the head unit.
How can the head unit be messing up the AC controls???? Anyone know?
Joe
How can the head unit be messing up the AC controls???? Anyone know?
Joe
screw the stealership, they'll end up ripping you off almost every single time.
you have 2 choices 1) get an aftermarket unit (thats what i'm doing) 2) there's a shop in san jose ca that refurbishes these. here's their website www.shortcircuitrepair.com
#48
Originally Posted by nismo714
the audio and hvac controls share the same board, thats where the problem is.
screw the stealership, they'll end up ripping you off almost every single time.
you have 2 choices 1) get an aftermarket unit (thats what i'm doing) 2) there's a shop in san jose ca that refurbishes these. here's their website www.shortcircuitrepair.com
screw the stealership, they'll end up ripping you off almost every single time.
you have 2 choices 1) get an aftermarket unit (thats what i'm doing) 2) there's a shop in san jose ca that refurbishes these. here's their website www.shortcircuitrepair.com
Joe
#51
I have the same issue. Difference is, after a few times, the steering controls stopped working too.
An unusual question:
I have a iPhone, iPod dock. I don't plan to use CDs anymore. So...
Q) Is it possible to just disconnect the CD player and solve this problem? Will I have my A/C controls back working? If yes, Is there a simple way to plug in my iPod dock through some RCA interface or something directly to the speakers? just to us the car's sound system.
An unusual question:
I have a iPhone, iPod dock. I don't plan to use CDs anymore. So...
Q) Is it possible to just disconnect the CD player and solve this problem? Will I have my A/C controls back working? If yes, Is there a simple way to plug in my iPod dock through some RCA interface or something directly to the speakers? just to us the car's sound system.
#54
Finally, a definitive answer. Yup, mine's doing this, too. So pay stealership 500-600 for an installed, refurbished Bose HU or go aftermarket? I'd like to go aftermarket, but I don't need nav, ipod or anything else, FM/CD will do just fine. Hmm, maybe MP3. Any recommendations for good-quality, simple units for $500ish all-in?
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Finally, a definitive answer. Yup, mine's doing this, too. So pay stealership 500-600 for an installed, refurbished Bose HU or go aftermarket? I'd like to go aftermarket, but I don't need nav, ipod or anything else, FM/CD will do just fine. Hmm, maybe MP3. Any recommendations for good-quality, simple units for $500ish all-in?
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#57
Greetings,
The board you are referring to is called the "finisher" board. It is not the usual suspect with these problems. The most common problem with these radios is the power supply fails. We can repair these units and offer a 1 year warranty on the repair.
We repair approximately 4-5 G35 radios a week mostly for dealerships.
Our turn around time is usually 1-2 days and it will be shipped out promptly.
For more information go to http://www.radiomedics.com
Robert Pierce
916-851-9261
rpierce@radiomedics.com
The board you are referring to is called the "finisher" board. It is not the usual suspect with these problems. The most common problem with these radios is the power supply fails. We can repair these units and offer a 1 year warranty on the repair.
We repair approximately 4-5 G35 radios a week mostly for dealerships.
Our turn around time is usually 1-2 days and it will be shipped out promptly.
For more information go to http://www.radiomedics.com
Robert Pierce
916-851-9261
rpierce@radiomedics.com
Last edited by RadioMD; 08-24-2009 at 01:27 PM.
#58
I kno exactly how to fix your problem!!! I me and my brother in law found the solution by accident!!! Il take a pic if need be. So we were taking the radio out to install my pxamg ipod kit in by g35 coupe 2005. When we put the radio back in I had the same problem as you. Naturally I freaked out. But my brother in law who is a genius found out that this little thing thats VERY VERY VERRRRY senstive when moved easily falls out of place turns off the WHOLE radio and ac controls and the ac goes crazy sometimes. So you can try punching the RIGHT BOTTOM side of your radio or if you really want take the whole radio out and look at the bottom right side of it and youll see this little thing that if you wiggle it a little it should go back the way its supposed too. It then fixes everything and BAM! u save 1000 dollars cuz the dealerships stupid and "didnt know" about this tiny little thing that when moved a tiny bit makes your radio and ac go haywire. Hope this helps everyone. If possible please make this a sticky so no one else makes the mistake of paying a lot of money to fix a relatively small issue to fix.
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