1997 Nissan pickup

[whomadewho]

I have a am -fm -cass. radio (with 4 speakers, with an amp and a diversity antenna) My question is- Can I use a Scosche Nissan diversity adapter to make a radio without the diversity antenna work. I was told it would not work because of the factory amp. If I go with a after market radio do I have to disconnect the factory amp. to make the radio work. I do not understand what the amp has to do with the antenna.

[StephenG]

Yes, the adapter will make it work. You don't have to disconnect anything, just connect it right up. Btw, Scosche also makes a really nice dash adapter face if you need one.

My truck had the wiring chewed up by the idiot who owned it before me so I had to wire everything up myself. Just post here again if you run into anything you don't understand and we can help you out

[RT22]

If I read this right then all you need is the 2plug to single for antenna, I did this on mine so it will plug into my new head unit. I run the JVC head unit to a pre amp EQ to 2 amps which in turn run front and rear speakers and a sub box. To make the antenna with the stupid 2 prong plug work just get that adapter and plug it in then plug in the single plug to the radio. if you have anymore questions email me at [email protected]. I have done tons of stereo hook ups and happen to be a a plus certified electronic tech. be glad to help with any thing you need in that area.

[whomadewho]

Thank You for the response. I ordered a face plate,a wiring kit and a diversity antenna from E bay. The only thing that I did not understand,when looking at the diversity adapter,it stated it will not work with a factory amp. I have a JVC -KD -S570 radio/ cd player I am going to install,and with the second antenna port on the adapter,the plan is to install a docking station for a sirius radio.

[Q451990]

There is no separate factory amp... probably a comment that applies to some models, but not yours.

Heath

[RT22]

Yeah even if it has amp that is not applicable to antenna hookup.