Dreaded HVAC/RADIO/AC Problems!
#47
Lots of really useful information here but i'm still a little foggy on the original question. I know that the stock Bose radio isn't good but with 170k miles on my G35, she's due for a replacement in the next year or two so i'd rather not sink a bunch of $$ into her right now.
So, If I install the Metra 99-7604 kit, can I just hook that up to the stock Bose radio and have it all work?
So, If I install the Metra 99-7604 kit, can I just hook that up to the stock Bose radio and have it all work?
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#53
Very wrong. Metra makes thousands of parts. The "Metra Kit" is the trim finisher and a/c controls. The Metra wiring harness is totally separate. Nothing short of replacing the circuit board and/or Bose radio fixes the problem of the Bose radio not working. Only replacing the Bose radio gets rid of the problem of having a Bose radio in your car, regardless of whether it works or not. - Again, if you'd gone to the a/v forum and looked around a little, you know this already.
#57
Yep, headunit is shot, and since the headunit powers up the radio/ac circuit board, you need to get a new radio, preferably something aftermarket so this doesn't happen again down the road.
#58
#59
Fixed A/C and Drained Battery problem
I had the same problems with the A/C and Power drain issues. Both were caused by the BOSE stero system. After 6 months of fighting with the Infinity Mfg and local dealers and going nowhere since the warranty was expired after 4 years or 60,000 miles , I have located a local stereo shop and swapped out the BOSE radio with other brand radio. So far for two weeks , the A/C is back to normal and the battery is still good. If you are living in Orange County , Southern California. I would suggest you to contact Mr. Sonny at Rainbow Sound in Santa Ana, CA. Phone # 714-554-3644 to replace the stereo. My replacement cost $400 plus tax with the following :
1. Front Pannel Radio kit included the audio connection for the G35 ( Audio circuit board is not required if install with other brand of radio)
2. Alpine Radio with CD, USB, Audio input for Ipod . (you can select other brands , my Alpine cost $160 )
3. 1 year warranty
4. Installation free.
An additonal cost $30 - $ 40 to install the adapter to control the volume , channels at the steering wheel. Cruise control features still function as normal.
Hope it helps and I do not want to go thru the pain without the Radio, replace the batteries (4 times ), full plash of A/C and defrog not working again...Good luck
1. Front Pannel Radio kit included the audio connection for the G35 ( Audio circuit board is not required if install with other brand of radio)
2. Alpine Radio with CD, USB, Audio input for Ipod . (you can select other brands , my Alpine cost $160 )
3. 1 year warranty
4. Installation free.
An additonal cost $30 - $ 40 to install the adapter to control the volume , channels at the steering wheel. Cruise control features still function as normal.
Hope it helps and I do not want to go thru the pain without the Radio, replace the batteries (4 times ), full plash of A/C and defrog not working again...Good luck
#60
I had the same problems with the A/C and Power drain issues. Both were caused by the BOSE stero system. After 6 months of fighting with the Infinity Mfg and local dealers and going nowhere since the warranty was expired after 4 years or 60,000 miles , I have located a local stereo shop and swapped out the BOSE radio with other brand radio. So far for two weeks , the A/C is back to normal and the battery is still good. If you are living in Orange County , Southern California. I would suggest you to contact Mr. Sonny at Rainbow Sound in Santa Ana, CA. Phone # 714-554-3644 to replace the stereo. My replacement cost $400 plus tax with the following :
1. Front Pannel Radio kit included the audio connection for the G35 ( Audio circuit board is not required if install with other brand of radio)
2. Alpine Radio with CD, USB, Audio input for Ipod . (you can select other brands , my Alpine cost $160 )
3. 1 year warranty
4. Installation free.
An additonal cost $30 - $ 40 to install the adapter to control the volume , channels at the steering wheel. Cruise control features still function as normal.
Hope it helps and I do not want to go thru the pain without the Radio, replace the batteries (4 times ), full plash of A/C and defrog not working again...Good luck
1. Front Pannel Radio kit included the audio connection for the G35 ( Audio circuit board is not required if install with other brand of radio)
2. Alpine Radio with CD, USB, Audio input for Ipod . (you can select other brands , my Alpine cost $160 )
3. 1 year warranty
4. Installation free.
An additonal cost $30 - $ 40 to install the adapter to control the volume , channels at the steering wheel. Cruise control features still function as normal.
Hope it helps and I do not want to go thru the pain without the Radio, replace the batteries (4 times ), full plash of A/C and defrog not working again...Good luck
$440 for having somebody else do it with steering wheel controls is pretty good for people unwilling to learn to do it themselves.