I have a 2006 g35x with bose. I want to put an ipod integration but the place i brought says i dont have a SAT hookup. What can i do? I want to keep the HU stock.
Also what is the PSY/CAT button for on the head unit?

 

Where did you take it to have it checked out?

 

i brought it to this place in East Longmeadow MA called Can You Hear It audio. they also damaged my HU while putting in my remote starter.

 

I have an 06 w/Bose and I was able to have one installed. I forget the specifics on the kit but I had a dealer install it (not recommended $$$ )

 

Did you have a SAT button on the HU? they told me it cant be done without one and that i would need to buy an aftermarket HU which i dont want to do.

 

Can't remember. I would call a stealership and see what they say.

 

im doing the same thing. im pretty sure anything past 05 is equiped w sat connector in the trunk. i went with usa spec PA15-infi. easier than taking apart your dash. btw get rca cable w 3.5 mm in case you ever need it

 

where in the trunk would this be??

 

I have an 05 sedan. I removed the trunk liners and found it right around where the bottom of the back seat meets the trunk. its white and it was folded and.taped to another harness. hope this helps

 

Try taking it to Best Buy. I know they are not a top of the line audio center, but they do carry a crap load of different iPod integration units made for specific manufacturers. So you might get lucky there.

 

i went there and they told me it couldnt be done to my factory system.
if there is no SAT button then there is no way to install an ipod
looks like im getting an aftermarket HU

 

That's lame. At least with the newer HU, you will probably end up with some better functionality other than just the added iPod integration =)

 

yes you can. the sat connection is just a simpler alternative to removing HU. trust me ive researched it plenty. those BB people dont know what theyre talkin bout or they want to sell you a new unit. the usa-spec pa15-nis will connect to the back of the factory bose unit. theres a detailed diy somewhere in here ill look

 

exactly!! i plan on doing a double din with bluetooth and possibly nav

 

Yeah I thought it was weird. Technically all you need is an extra AUX port in the back of the head unit which most factory HU have at least one. Even older cars from the late 90's and early 00's come equipped. It just needs to be utilized. But steering wheel controls might not be useable if you just go with the AUX port.