Has any did an IPOD intergretion Kit to Factory radio on a 06/07 M35?

[ddynasty1120]

I saw this on youtube.com and was wondering if anyone did this kit? Also, is the 06 and 07 M35 the same exact thing?

I have the rear a/v ports but that looks real lame with the wires being seen.

Here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...annel

[M45Owner]

Yes this will work on the 06/07 (same thing) as long as you have XM/Sirius satellite radio. I believe it mimics the Satellite radio device. So if you don't have sat radio, it won't work. I'm thinking about purchasing this as well. You need the PXAMG device and the PGHNI2 harness.

[SteveTheTech]

I really do not know if that is the best interface. From that video there is no ability to view the track listing making selection of the song you want more of a distraction than it should be.

I attempted to install one of the OE units (very similar) in an FX and the supplied unit although mostly compatable it required a direct connection to the sat receiver (in the trunk) and is limited to a 1 meter ipod data cable. I did manage to get it to work but in comparison to other units on the market it sucks, and if you are OCD about music (as I am) this type of interface might drive you nuts. You would have better luck with a Parrot mk9200 (much much better Bluetooth operation).

I think if you already have the AV jacks you can easily disassemble the center console and remove the jacks and relocate everything out of sight. You will have a similar interface.

If you already have AV jacks something like this is all you need. http://www.logjamelectronics.com/pieavipd.html It's pretty cheap and you can actually pull the power supply off the power port and all you would have sticking out is the wire you can run through the console somewhere. This will require you to use the controls on the device, but I use my Zune so much I can pretty much find what I want without looking at it. I wonder if the video will display whats on the screen of the ipod?

[cmbtrdy1975]

I used this interface.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...Video

It was very easy to install and i can use the IPOD itself or the buttons on the radio.

[odie]

cmbtrdy1975

Can you give us some details on your install. How long did it take? Any major difficulties? etc.

Thanks in advance!

[palincal]

From the installation descriptions I have read, I don't think anything needs to be connected to the satellite unit in the trunk. The PXAMG module connects to the radio unit in the dash. Just pull out the sat harness from the radio and plug the PXAMG in between. My research show PXAMG interface is probably the best out there in terms of retaining XM/Sirius, displaying song info on the display, steering wheel controls etc. Also, I am planning to add the HDRT module to PXAMG to get HD radio reception. I had HD radio in my previous car and I really miss it especially given the sucky FM sound quality in our Ms. I don't think there is any other vendor who provides HD radio extension to their IPOD modules.

Does anyone know if the radio antenna jack on the factory radio is motorola style? If yes, I can plug in the antenna jack straight into the HDRT module. Otherwise I have to figure out which antenna adapter to buy.

[odie]

Good to know, I'm curious if any other members have used this product. May just have to pull the trigger on this...

[palincal]

I am going to buy this soon mainly because I want HD radio. Here is some related info:

What to buy?PXAMG-NIS + PGHNI2 harness + HDRT module (for HD radio)

Where to buy?http://www.discountcarstereo.c...=1269

You will need this to connect iphone 3Ghttp://www.discountcarstereo.c...=1295

How to get to the radio unit?zerothread/220509

[ddynasty1120]

I just installed PXAMG and works great! Sounds factory also. A little confusing to use. Just have to get use to it.

Had to disconnect Sat harness in rear. Real simple. Sat harness is brown harness below rear right speaker. Go through trunk and remove 5-6 push rivets on right side to reveal rear deck.

I ran ipod wire to glove compartment. Controls it through factory settings.

[cmbtrdy1975]

The install took about an hour. It was very easy get the radio out. The module connected to the satellite radio and to the power of the stock radio. I wanted my IPod in the center arm rest by the DVD player so I had to drill a hole in the bottom of it.

[palincal]

Had to disconnect Sat harness in rear.

Why did you have to disconnect Sat harness? This means you don't have sat. now? Did you install PXAMG in the trunk or behind the stock radio?

Also, is there enough space behind the stock radio to accommodate HDRT module along with PXAMG?

thanks.

[M45Owner]

I just installed PXAMG and works great! Sounds factory also. A little confusing to use. Just have to get use to it.

Had to disconnect Sat harness in rear. Real simple. Sat harness is brown harness below rear right speaker. Go through trunk and remove 5-6 push rivets on right side to reveal rear deck.

I ran ipod wire to glove compartment. Controls it through factory settings.

Why did you disconnect the Sat. harness in the rear??? The only thing you should have to do is unplug from behind the Head unit and replug into the harness

[SteveTheTech]

? I had a similar issue with a Nissan unit and a newish FX.

Cross model compatibility using the 12 pin connector of the back of the AV unit should work on most models from 96 up. However I had an issue trying to put an Axxis unit in my car a while back, and that uses an 2001 Q45 radio.

The OE unit I was using required the satellite harness plug to be plugged into it then the integration unit to a sub harness and then the sat unit. What any unit really needs is a Y-harness that completes the satellite circuit. From what I found there are two power wires that are available at the rear connector that are different from the front. The pinout and connectors are actually different too.

I don't know what the issue with some of these products is. They are usually plug and play.

[ddynasty1120]

Cause this kit just uses the sat function. Its like a substitute for SAT. I have sat function but no subscription so doesnt affect me.

If you dont unplug Sat harness the ipod plays for 2-3 seconds and cuts off cause the car still thinks you have Sat on. Remember it takes the place of SAT function.

Cause the M35 has built in ready SAT. I will not be trying to figure out which wire is for SAT behind radio, so I just unplugged it. If you dont use SAT, you have no worries about disconnecting it.

Works like a charm!

[bozz]

Has anyone had issues with the PGHNI2 wiring harness for the PXAMG in a 2007 Infiniti M35? Instructions are terribly vague with no model specific guidance. None of the connectors match the ones on my stereo.

[palincal]

If you dont unplug Sat harness the ipod plays for 2-3 seconds and cuts off cause the car still thinks you have Sat on. Remember it takes the place of SAT function.

Seems like a bug with PXAMG. It shouldn't be cutting out iPOD if the input is locked on to iPOD when selecting the input.

Why did you not unplug the SAT harness in the dash instead of doing it in the trunk? Just don't connect the SAT harness to PXAMG.

[M45Owner]

I think ddynasty1120 is on to something here. I found this on the peripheral electronics website:

In 2004-2006 Infiniti vehicles equipped with factory satellite radio, the satellite tuner will have to be disconnected at the tuner location in order for the PXAMG to work correctly.

It makes no mention of 07-09 my. I'm assuming its the same thing. This is a real turn off especially if you have an active SAT subscription. I almost bought this and don't think I'll be doing it now.

ddynasty1120, did you do the firmware update as well?

[M45Owner]

The install took about an hour. It was very easy get the radio out. The module connected to the satellite radio and to the power of the stock radio. I wanted my IPod in the center arm rest by the DVD player so I had to drill a hole in the bottom of it.

when you say the module connected to the sat radio, does that mean somewhere in the trunk or everything connects behind the stock radio?

[cmbtrdy1975]

It was all behind the head unit. I didn't have to go in the trunk for anything.

[M45Owner]

It was all behind the head unit. I didn't have to go in the trunk for anything.

Cool. The adapter you bought sounds better then the PXAMG device because you can keep everything working and still use the radio to control your iPod. I may have to pick up the same one you got.Thanks

[ddynasty1120]

Everything was connected behind the radio. I had to call them to find out about why it was only playing for secs and stopped. They told me I had to disconnect SAT harness in trunk. I dont have an active SAT, so doesnt matter to me.

The Ipod kit that cmbtrdy1975 used makes the PXAMG with PGHIN2. Its the same company except 1 includes harness and PXAMG does not include harness. You can go to there website and call them.

Yes I did do the firmware upgrade also.

[palincal]

Is yours a 2006 model? The compatibility charts show 2007+ Ms only.

[ddynasty1120]

Mine is a 2006 M35.

This is the exact Ipod kit i bought:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...Video

[spnelson1]

Hi to all.

This is a fairly long thread and I apologize but I'm having a little trouble following what would be the best solution.

I have a 2007 M35 with Journey and Technology package. My gut (reading this) is that there's "prewire" for satellite but the car didn't come with it. I'm not even sure it matters.

It seems like there are two different solutions being discussed, the PXAMG product and the PAC solution.

I think I"m like the original poster, in that I want to be able to plug in an ipod and control it from the steering wheel/radio. Does someone feel that one or the other is best for this application?

If I go through 'source' on the steering wheel, I get the preset radio banks then the cd changer.

The dealership here in Austin didn't seem to have any idea. I'm a pretty handy guy and not afraid to dig into this, just don't want to go down a blind alley.

[yosM45]

Just purchased the PXAMG.

Installing it the weekend.

I'll let you know.

You shouldn't have to disconnect the SAT. You should retain both.

[spnelson1]

OK, thanks. I'll be looking forward to how it goes. Is your car similar, ie nav/bose/tech package, but no satellite?

If I understand correctly how this works, once the ipod is connected correctly, it becomes another 'source', selectable from the steering wheel or radio button, correct?

I'll also be interested to understand where you'll put the ipod. Do you plan on routing the cable into the console?

Take some pictures!!

Steve

[spnelson1]

BTW, I contacted 'integration solutions' about the PAC box mentioned here, and they said that it's not available for the M35/45 any more. Didn't give a lot of details, but said something about the volume control not working or similar issue.

Sounds like the PXAMG box is the only thing available.

[PilotBrad]

Can anybody offer any comparisons in sound quality between the PXAMG solution and the AUX inputs in the center console?

In my 06 M35, I currently have my iPhone connected throught a Kensington Liquid Aux, which connects to the iPhone/iPod connector on the bottom of the phone then on to the AUX inputs in the back seat. For podcasts the sound quality is fine, but I am disappointed each time I try to play music... there's just no bass at all. I don't mind buying the PXAMG thing, but only if I know it's going to improve the sound quality, even modestly.

[yosM45]

I installed the PXAMG today.

I post pics soon, gotta transfer them to the computer.

The sound quality is exactly the same as the radio and XM.

[SteveTheTech]

The PXA doesn't interface with the car though does it? Someone gave me one of these when they decided to get something different. I tried to repin the harness without a wire pinout using the standard configuration but that did not work. It is a decent device but there are some limitation to that type of device.

What I really wish they had, enough to the point of contacting the company. Is something like the Scosche AXI ( http://scosche.com/products/sf...3/351 ) where the factory controls can be used, this also has scrolling and different playing options, that do not require you to scroll through the device itself.

Now if you want something just a slight step above that I rave about the Parrot products. For some reason though there is no adapter harness for the M. The M does have bluetooth but if you are frustrated with the poor sound quality or lack of iPod or streaming audio like Pandora this is the way to go. ( http://www.parrot.com/usa/prod...phone ). The M has always had mediocre technology when it comes to BT and aux inputs on the earlier (<08-09) models. Anything prior to the HDD switch.

After throwing my old cell phone in the trash while in a compromised state of sobriety, I got a new BB and found out that streaming Pandora while still being able to pick up a call is a complete win.