Ive read all the possibilities for fixing the stock radio issue but i want to know what is the permanent solution to this. I dont think replacing the OEM with another OEM is a good idea because it just sounds like all the OEM stereo systems are trash. I do see that the JDM double din climate control seems to be the best resolution however does it HAVE to be the jdm climate control DD? what if i just replaced the OEM stereo system with an aftermarket one and kept the climate controls the same? Or will that not work because the current climate control board is fried. Btw the car is out of warranty.

Btw the issue im talking about is the one where the radio doesnt work and the car is set on auto A/C.

 

No, you can't keep your original A/C controls.


Permanent Fix = aftermarket: https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-v...urce-list.html

 

So I have to:

1) replace current climate controls with JDM DD kit
2) buy a new aftermarket stereo

is this correct?

 

JDM or Metra DD kit, but JDM looks a lot better.

Otherwise, yes, that's correct.

Check the above linked shopping list for the complete parts list.

 

wow that link is legit
how did i miss that
thanks Wrathernaut

 

You're not the first, and you won't be the last. That's why I still occasionally come to this board.

 

^^^^ Occasionally .... LOL ahaha

 

You rock Wrathernaut! The only question I have is which color dash kit to purchase. I have a 2003 with tan interior...I have seen some kits that say "tan" but it is hard to tell if it is the correct color. Do you have any advice?

 

OEM Silver is on the left, Metra's tan is on the right:



Metra silver on the left, Metra's tan is on the right:



Metra silver on the left, OEM silver installed, metra tan on the right:

 

Do the dash kits come with coordinating compartment door at the top or are you supposed to use the factory one?

 

you reuse the factory pocket. i had the metra kit and it does not come with the pocket.

 

Thanks for the heads up. Then I suppose tan is what I will get since my door is tan!

 

just got done with The install, Bolting everything up tomorrow, Crutchfield is the way to go btw, They really throw in some good deals.

 

JDM costs so much more than Metra though ...