2009 Nissa Versa Radio

Post by **AaronSmith** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:07 am

I recently purchased a 2009 Nissan Versa. It didn't come with a radio, but I found some 2007/2008 radios on ebay. Will these fit the 2009?

Do I need a dash kit to install these if they do fit? I've never installed a car radio before, but I'm sure it won't be that hard, I saw a guide on this site for how to do it.

Thanks for any help.

Post by **biggie** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:19 am

Should be all the same.

I'm not sure what is there on the cars that don't have a radio from the factory, so not sure what is needed to install.

Post by **1_Sleek_Versa** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:41 am

Hi!!

They dealer lent me a 2009 Versa when mine went in for the fuel pump.

It did not have a radio wich made me laugh out loud. First of all, you will have the place to fit a stock versa radio in there, without needing any dash installation kit. If you buy an aftermarket radio, depending of the height of the unit you may need a kit.

I would be more worried about the wiring in there. I assume everything should be there and ready to wire a radio.

Good luck!

Post by **AaronSmith** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:27 am

I know that it is prewired, just no radio. It's pretty dumb actually. I'm planning on buying a stock radio, so I guess I can go ahead and buy one of the 2007 or 2008 radios from ebay.

Good to know I don't need the dash installation kit. I guess if I get the radio and actually do need the kit I can always just order it.

Thanks for your help.

Post by **yo wesleyy** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:58 am

i guess thats the result of the versa being the cheapest car in 09'.my friend was looking into them but the cheapest ones come more stock than i even knew still existed.

Post by **AaronSmith** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 11:15 am

Yeah, they really stripped. All I really care about is A/C and radio though. I purchased a radio from an 08 versa that should fit in just fine, so I'm happy with my cheapest car of 09. I had a Hyundai Accent that got totalled, and my payments and insurance are cheaper on this one.

Post by **iluvmyVersa08** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:01 pm

Hey, I had a Hyundai Accent too before. It didn't get totalled, I just needed an upgrade, lol. My accent was hitting rock bottom at that point, there was no guts left in it. I love my Versa sooooooo much more!

Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:27 pm

AaronSmith wrote:I recently purchased a 2009 Nissan Versa. It didn't come with a radio, but I found some 2007/2008 radios on ebay. Will these fit the 2009?

Do I need a dash kit to install these if they do fit? I've never installed a car radio before, but I'm sure it won't be that hard, I saw a guide on this site for how to do it.

Thanks for any help.

I was gonna buy a stock one, but I wanted one I could connect my ipod to so I used the one from my old car. I hope your radio doesn't have the problems I have with my aftermarket one .

Post by **superskunk** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:49 pm

so the base 09 comes with out a radio? does it come with speakers?

Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:54 pm

superskunk wrote:so the base 09 comes with out a radio? does it come with speakers?

Yup

Post by **superskunk** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:16 am

i have an aftermarket head unit, pioneer... it has ipod connect/charger... no problems installing...

Post by **1_Sleek_Versa** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:22 am

So it has no radio but it has speakers...lol

Did you have to buy your own airbags?

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 3:57 am

Factory Versa radio should install with no need for any adapters.

1_Sleek_Versa wrote:So it has no radio but it has speakers...lol

Did you have to buy your own airbags?

Remember that the '09 base model is a new step below the old S. This is the $10k Versa. You can optionally add a factory radio.

Post by **Stumpkin** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:21 pm

If the wires are in place it is a simple plug - n - play.

We up-graded our S with an SL Radio to keep it stock as it is living the college life with college kid & wanted to reduce theft.

Anyway (sorry a little of track) JUST DON'T UN-PLUG THE AIR BAG SWITCH WORK AROUND IT.

Find the thread on putting in a radio has great pictures and tips took me about half hour.I have average guy kind of mech/elec. abilities.

Good luck!

Post by **VersaMG08** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:07 pm

have you thought about getting an aftermarket unit?

Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:38 pm

Stumpkin wrote:Anyway (sorry a little of track) JUST DON'T UN-PLUG THE AIR BAG SWITCH WORK AROUND IT.

I did that because we needed all the room we could get because we hat to custom wire everything. ISn't there an easy way to fix the blinking though.

Post by **Stumpkin** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:26 am

An after market unit will get you far better bang for the buck just need a wiring adapter.

If you just need a simple AM/FM stereo radio with CD you can have the "S" one that I replaced with an "SL" one cheep!

As it is just taking up space in the den closet. Just fifty bucks and the cost to mail it (no B.S. handling cost I have boxes & tape).
Modified by Stumpkin at 6:32 PM 4/15/2009

Post by **Vistathorn** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:53 pm

Just purchased a 2009 Versa with no radio an d would buy your base radio if still available.

Post by **VersaMG08** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:58 pm

Dude, just get an aftermarket radio like a Kenwood, Alpine or Pioneer. It's so much better sound quality, you can't go wrong.

Post by **Stumpkin** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:07 pm

We upgraded the Radio in our "S" to an "SL" to keep it stock looking for a college campus.

If you just want a simple Stock AM/FM/CD (non mp3) we have our old (Never Used) one. How about $50.00 (no B.S. on S/H I have a box, tape, & packing). If you just want basic music this is fine. Not so good if your into Music and digital files.

Best Bang for buck would be an aftermarket head unit if you are into tunes.

Post by **robj80** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:24 am

Anyone who installed a radio in the 1.6 were the radio brackets in the car? I'm going to instal a avic-f700bt but I have no idea what mounting parts. The avic doesn't come with a mounting "cage" so it's called. Anyone know if I'm going to need that?

Post by **superskunk** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:54 pm

i think the brackets youre talking about are attached to the radio... but they are removable....

Post by **robj80** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:03 am

Since I have the radioless 1.6 I guess I'm going to have to buy the brackets for the new radio .

Post by **bigboirob** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:27 am

so i bought a 2009 Nissan Versa without a radio.

im planning on buying an aftermarket stereo. do i still need the dash kit that would allow me to install single din stereos?

Post by **ROBSTOY** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:14 am

QUICK QUESTION (or 2...) - Just got a 2009 Versa sedan (no radio).

1) Would it have speakers in both the front and rear doors?

2) Are all the wires already run (behind the blank panel where the radio would go)?

Thanks in advance for any info.