Wrathernaut's Double-Din Installation FAQ, Shopping and Resource List
#1006
08-08-2012, 04:40 PM
Ok,
As I get everything ready, the first thing I've done is put together a wiring spreadsheet for the Metra 70-7550 based on everything I've read. This is for a non-bose install without navi, on a 2005 G35 coupe. You can click the attachment to see. I've highlighted in Yellow the items that aren't simply connecting a color from the 70-7550 with it's exact counterpart from the pioneer.
Doing this, I have some questions about one inconsistency in the posts, which I think I've figured out but would like to be sure.
Firstly, this post (and several others):
https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...ring-tips.html
seems to directly contradict this post:
https://g35driver.com/forums/6270211-post683.html
Basically, the first says to solder the blue and blue/white wires from the 70-7550 together, and the second says that the blue/white from the 70-7550 goes to the pioneer counterpart and the blue from the 70-7550 needs to be twisted together with the red from the 70-7550. I've gone with the latter option.
Let me know if that's wrong. I'll upload more of these as i make them. I've also found certain posts to be much more informative than others (other than the OP). I'll post those once i've got everything working too.
As I get everything ready, the first thing I've done is put together a wiring spreadsheet for the Metra 70-7550 based on everything I've read. This is for a non-bose install without navi, on a 2005 G35 coupe. You can click the attachment to see. I've highlighted in Yellow the items that aren't simply connecting a color from the 70-7550 with it's exact counterpart from the pioneer.
Doing this, I have some questions about one inconsistency in the posts, which I think I've figured out but would like to be sure.
Firstly, this post (and several others):
https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...ring-tips.html
seems to directly contradict this post:
https://g35driver.com/forums/6270211-post683.html
Basically, the first says to solder the blue and blue/white wires from the 70-7550 together, and the second says that the blue/white from the 70-7550 goes to the pioneer counterpart and the blue from the 70-7550 needs to be twisted together with the red from the 70-7550. I've gone with the latter option.
Let me know if that's wrong. I'll upload more of these as i make them. I've also found certain posts to be much more informative than others (other than the OP). I'll post those once i've got everything working too.
- what you have in the graphic.However, until I actually dug up the wiring diagram and found out for certain that the antenna amp was powered (not signaled to turn on) by the radio, it was assumed that you should connect both the blue, blue, and blue/white wires together. I've been slowly working my way through this thread to try and remove outdated information like that.
As for the wiring guide you put together, with the 70-7550, the orange/black (amp ground) doesn't need to be connected, and the blue/white doesn't necessarily need to be connected.
I've been planning to put some of these together myself, for the main guide as well, but if you beat me to it, I'll just re-use what you put together.
Last edited by Wrathernaut; 08-08-2012 at 06:31 PM.
#1008
08-09-2012, 11:30 PM
Contribution Requests - How you can help:
If you're looking for some other good contributions to the guide, I'm looking for a few things:
Photos of the parking brake signal connection for both automatic and manual transmissions.
A video showing the flush-mount process. It's tough to describe in words and even pictures. I'm probably going to do my wife's car (which is the "recessed" picture in the current guide), so I can probably do this one myself.
Good, clear shots of the Metra Axxess ASWC wired up to the appropriate wires, as well as the grounding points used. I did both mine and my wife's G35 installs before the ASWC was available, so all I can show is the PAC SWI-PS.
Step-by-step of the gap associated with JDM trim and cutting and installing the trim ring to fill it.
Photos/videos of how you've modified metra trim from anyone who's gotten it to work with factory navigation.
Photos of how the jumpers on the Metra A/C controls need to be set to work right.
If you're looking for some other good contributions to the guide, I'm looking for a few things:
Photos of the parking brake signal connection for both automatic and manual transmissions.
A video showing the flush-mount process. It's tough to describe in words and even pictures. I'm probably going to do my wife's car (which is the "recessed" picture in the current guide), so I can probably do this one myself.
Good, clear shots of the Metra Axxess ASWC wired up to the appropriate wires, as well as the grounding points used. I did both mine and my wife's G35 installs before the ASWC was available, so all I can show is the PAC SWI-PS.
Step-by-step of the gap associated with JDM trim and cutting and installing the trim ring to fill it.
Photos/videos of how you've modified metra trim from anyone who's gotten it to work with factory navigation.
Photos of how the jumpers on the Metra A/C controls need to be set to work right.
Last edited by Wrathernaut; 08-26-2012 at 09:56 PM.
#1009
08-10-2012, 04:04 PM
Contribution Requests - How you can help:
If you're looking for some other good contributions to the guide, I'm looking for a few things:
A video showing the flush-mount process. It's tough to describe in words and even pictures. I'm probably going to do my wife's car (which is the "recessed" picture in the current guide), so I can probably do this one myself.
Good, clear shots of the Metra Axxess ASWC wired up to the appropriate wires, as well as the grounding points used. I did both mine and my wife's G35 installs before the ASWC was available, so all I can show is the PAC SWI-PS.
Step-by-step of the gap associated with JDM trim and cutting and installing the trim ring to fill it.
If you're looking for some other good contributions to the guide, I'm looking for a few things:
A video showing the flush-mount process. It's tough to describe in words and even pictures. I'm probably going to do my wife's car (which is the "recessed" picture in the current guide), so I can probably do this one myself.
Good, clear shots of the Metra Axxess ASWC wired up to the appropriate wires, as well as the grounding points used. I did both mine and my wife's G35 installs before the ASWC was available, so all I can show is the PAC SWI-PS.
Step-by-step of the gap associated with JDM trim and cutting and installing the trim ring to fill it.
. Perfect for no-nonsense people just trying to get it to work. If there was a similar diagram for the aftermarket HU to PAC-ROEM-NIS, I think that would also be useful. I will try to do this one if I get everything together.
#1010
08-10-2012, 04:42 PM
Wow, that wiring diagram in the OP is an excellent addition . Perfect for no-nonsense people just trying to get it to work.
If there was a similar diagram for the aftermarket HU to PAC-ROEM-NIS, I think that would also be useful. I will try to do this one if I get everything together.
. Perfect for no-nonsense people just trying to get it to work. If there was a similar diagram for the aftermarket HU to PAC-ROEM-NIS, I think that would also be useful. I will try to do this one if I get everything together.
Also I'm hoping some people putting stuff together can snap pictures to go along with the diagrams.
#1011
08-12-2012, 03:58 PM
So my 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan got the dreaded AC stuck on auto/audio controls don’t work problem. I looked into just getting it repaired but with quotes that I’ve been getting, I might as well just buy new aftermarket parts. Now I’m a complete noob at all of this so I just want to make sure I have everything correct.
Vehicle: 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan w/ factory navi.
So I should be buying…
1. Antenna Adapter – Metra 40-NI10
2. Steerin Wheel Interface – Metra Axxess ASWC
3. PAC ROEM-NIS2 (if I want bose correct?)
4. JDM DD trim Kit (I’ve been reading that I have to modify this myself to get it too fit with my factory navi, or is there trim kit where I don’t have to?)
5. Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD radio
6. A trim kit to put around the radio.
I think that should be it, unless I’m missing something. I'm planning on just having all this stuff installed professionally so would this be all they need to get it done.
Vehicle: 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan w/ factory navi.
So I should be buying…
1. Antenna Adapter – Metra 40-NI10
2. Steerin Wheel Interface – Metra Axxess ASWC
3. PAC ROEM-NIS2 (if I want bose correct?)
4. JDM DD trim Kit (I’ve been reading that I have to modify this myself to get it too fit with my factory navi, or is there trim kit where I don’t have to?)
5. Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD radio
6. A trim kit to put around the radio.
I think that should be it, unless I’m missing something. I'm planning on just having all this stuff installed professionally so would this be all they need to get it done.
Last edited by dunskee; 08-12-2012 at 04:13 PM.
#1012
08-12-2012, 04:56 PM
Registered User
So I have the metra ASWC installed but I can't seem to program it. connected per the instructions if I understandt hem correctly- white and green wire to pin 13 (green), gray and red wire to pin 4 (red), pin 11 on factory harness (yellow) to ground, red to switched power, and black to ground. What gives?
#1013
08-12-2012, 07:42 PM
So my 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan got the dreaded AC stuck on auto/audio controls don’t work problem. I looked into just getting it repaired but with quotes that I’ve been getting, I might as well just buy new aftermarket parts. Now I’m a complete noob at all of this so I just want to make sure I have everything correct.
Vehicle: 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan w/ factory navi.
So I should be buying…
1. Antenna Adapter – Metra 40-NI10
2. Steerin Wheel Interface – Metra Axxess ASWC
3. PAC ROEM-NIS2 (if I want bose correct?)
4. JDM DD trim Kit (I’ve been reading that I have to modify this myself to get it too fit with my factory navi, or is there trim kit where I don’t have to?)
5. Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD radio
6. A trim kit to put around the radio.
I think that should be it, unless I’m missing something. I'm planning on just having all this stuff installed professionally so would this be all they need to get it done.
Vehicle: 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan w/ factory navi.
So I should be buying…
1. Antenna Adapter – Metra 40-NI10
2. Steerin Wheel Interface – Metra Axxess ASWC
3. PAC ROEM-NIS2 (if I want bose correct?)
4. JDM DD trim Kit (I’ve been reading that I have to modify this myself to get it too fit with my factory navi, or is there trim kit where I don’t have to?)
5. Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD radio
6. A trim kit to put around the radio.
I think that should be it, unless I’m missing something. I'm planning on just having all this stuff installed professionally so would this be all they need to get it done.
Any competent shop should have no problem at all doing the install with that set. Since it appears you have the premium options in your car, they will have to solder in a new button to keep the dual zone climate control.
#1014
08-12-2012, 07:46 PM
So I have the metra ASWC installed but I can't seem to program it. connected per the instructions if I understandt hem correctly- white and green wire to pin 13 (green), gray and red wire to pin 4 (red), pin 11 on factory harness (yellow) to ground, red to switched power, and black to ground. What gives?
Anything short of solder isn't recommended, since minor variations in resistance from a connection can throw the adapter off.
#1015
08-12-2012, 08:13 PM
With the 2003 and 2004, no modifications to the JDM trim are necessary for navigation-equipped vehicles.
Any competent shop should have no problem at all doing the install with that set. Since it appears you have the premium options in your car, they will have to solder in a new button to keep the dual zone climate control.
Any competent shop should have no problem at all doing the install with that set. Since it appears you have the premium options in your car, they will have to solder in a new button to keep the dual zone climate control.
#1017
08-13-2012, 12:27 AM
Registered User
Looks correct to me. Is your ground actually connected to the metal of the vehicle, or just tied with the black wire for the radio? Did you follow the directions on holding the appropriate button when powering it up? How did you connect the wires? Solder? Wire-nut? Crimp? Clip-on taps?
Anything short of solder isn't recommended, since minor variations in resistance from a connection can throw the adapter off.
Anything short of solder isn't recommended, since minor variations in resistance from a connection can throw the adapter off.
Thanks for the quick response.. Yeah both grounds for the ASWC are connected to metal at the same point on the frame. All connections soldered and 3.5mm jack connected to radio. Tried the instuctions several times for auto detect. No luck. Tried with the the radio on, then off, turned ignition off/on, etc... Still no luck. Finally moved on to manual programming. Was able to set volume controls and seek functions, but it would not take the inputs for the phone functions.
Also, it seems to think that my radio (Clarion NX602) is a pioneer or jensen (6 flashes, when it should be 3 flashes per the instructions) so at the end of programming the functions I also had to manually tell it what radio I had.
So, I'm looking at the troubleshooting section for the Metra ASWC now. Based off the led flashes, it doesn't see my white/green wire as being connected . Wth. Did i get a dud?
Last edited by Stingray90; 08-13-2012 at 10:23 AM.
#1018
08-13-2012, 01:57 AM
Phone functions... did you have a factory bluetooth adapter? That thing jacks with all the steering wheel controls unless it is properly bypassed.
Seek up, Volume Up and MODE/Call switch are all on the same (RED) wire, while Seek down, Volume Down and PWR/Hangup buttons are all on the other (GREEN) wire. If any one of the functions on one of the wires works properly, the connection on that wire should be good.
Seek up, Volume Up and MODE/Call switch are all on the same (RED) wire, while Seek down, Volume Down and PWR/Hangup buttons are all on the other (GREEN) wire. If any one of the functions on one of the wires works properly, the connection on that wire should be good.
#1019
08-13-2012, 10:07 AM
Registered User
Yeah I have factory bluetooth. I'm looking at the manual now. For the 2006 coupe it has:
- PTT, Seek up, & Volume Up on the same (RED) wire which is Remote Control A.
- Mode, Seek Down, & Volume Down on the same (Green) wire which is Remote Control B.
Either way you're right, the phone functions should work. I'm going to try loading the software updates for the radio, see if that fixes the problem. Fingers crossed.
- PTT, Seek up, & Volume Up on the same (RED) wire which is Remote Control A.
- Mode, Seek Down, & Volume Down on the same (Green) wire which is Remote Control B.
Either way you're right, the phone functions should work. I'm going to try loading the software updates for the radio, see if that fixes the problem. Fingers crossed.