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

[yosM45]

It works pretty well. Some ups and downs...

The controls take some getting used to, like selecting the ipod interface, manual ipod interface, or satellite radio.

It does keep the ipod charged, but it doesn't turn the ipod off when the car goes off. It just takes it the the charging screen you get when you have the ipod off but it's still plugged in the computer.

You still retain your AUX input, so you can plug something different into the rear of the vehicle.

It does give you two additional AUX inputs labeled AUX1 and AUX2. AUX1 is only of you want to control you ipod manually similar to it being plugged in to your normal AUX behind the center console. AUX is just an additional AUX input for you to add anything else.

So essentially you can have a heck of a lot of inputs in your car now.

FMAMSATIPOD (apple ipod interface)AUX (rear seat input)AUX1 (manual ipod interface)AUX2 (anything else you want, like a ZUNE, laptop, etc...)DVD

The only down I see, is not the PXAMG's fault, but Infiniti's. Our radio's tune knob, will only change the channel/selection 1 time per knob turn click. In my previous car, if I spun the crap out of the tune knob, I ended up on the other side of the menu. If I am on XM 20, and need get to XM 140, I need to turn the knob 120 clicks to the right to get there. So I end up just using voice command to jump me to 140.

You can't use voice command with the ipod, so if your scrolling through artist, you literally have to turn the knob however many times to get from AKON to ZUTONS.

Not PXAMGs fault, just the way Infiniti designed the radio.

A plus is that the screen does show all 20 characters. I don't know if you noticed, that with the Sirius tuner, you get all 20 characters of the artist and song. For some reason, XMs tuner only displays 10 characters, something that always bothered me that Infiniti never bothered to correct with XM.

So the ipod, does display all the characters on the screen, which is a major reason many people are going to the adapters, so they can see what's playing on the screen.

Pics coming soon.

[Nemesis23]

So, I read through the entire thread and it seems as though the PAX interface is the best option we have right now if you want to keep certain functions. Correct me if I am wrong but you will be able to1. Control Ipod through steering wheel and see ipod interface on the screen.2. It will also charge ipod.3. You can also keep Sat radio and not have to choose one or the other.4. Quality doesn't sound crappy.

I have a quick side question. Has anyone changed the speakers and the amp on their car? I know that bose makes pretty good house speakers but car stereo speakers have been on the weak side to me. The last car I had which was a couple of days ago, I changed out the factories and added infinity speakers and a 4 channel amp which sounded great but I had to change the head unit. Don't want to do that here. So if anyone has done system mods other than the ipod interface let me know what you've done and how it sounds. Thanks. Sorry for thread hijacking too.

[yosM45]

So, I read through the entire thread and it seems as though the PAX interface is the best option we have right now if you want to keep certain functions. Correct me if I am wrong but you will be able to

1. Control Ipod through steering wheel and see ipod interface on the screen.2. It will also charge ipod.3. You can also keep Sat radio and not have to choose one or the other.4. Quality doesn't sound crappy.

1) Yes2) Yes3) Yes4) Sounds the same as SAT

The only thing I'm am personally torn about is that I have the NAV Hack done and I have music videos on my ipod. The PXAMG will not show video, just audio.

So if I still want to see my music videos, I would still need to use the RED/WHITE/YELLOW aux post behind the center console.

Otherwise , yes I can plug in the ipod and shuffle through my songs, and see all my playlist on the screen.

[spnelson1]

I have similar comments on the PXAMG box. Good sound quality, no real issues with the installation, installed both the direct IPOD cable and the AUX cable.

The only downside I see is the speed of the navigation. It's just not as quick, and as is noted you can't just rapidly spin the tune knob through song lists and such. I guess it means I'll need to be a little more aware of using really long playlists. No other interface is probably going to deal with this any better, so I still think this is a really good add in.

One other nit is that if you're using the steering wheel controls to go up/down songs, and you don't hold it for the full two seconds, it will jump to the radio inputs.

I do use it only for audio, and I think the audio quality is excellent.

[Jayvon2k4]

Steve your the go to guy so here is a question. I've got an 06 with no SAT radio or A/V inputs in the center console. Is there anything I can do or am I SOL

[spnelson1]

I'm certainly not an expert, but I think the PXAMG box will work.

I have an 07 with tech package (not advanced tech), meaning no AV inputs on the console. It also doesn't have XM. Does have Navigation and Bose. I think that the head unit on the 06-07 is the same, and is ready to accept XM even though it's not installed.

There's no specific XM 'button', but repeatedly pressing the 'radio' button rotates through am-fm-etc. When you install the PXAMG box you unplug the prewired xm harness (which most likely is already there) and connect the PXAMG harness in between.

Then, as you press the radio button, you'll rotate from AM to FM to 'XM', which is really the PXAMG box. You can then use the tune knob to select either of the two inputs on that box, either the direct digital IPOD input or the AUX input.

So, unless I'm missing something, you should be OK using this product. I installed the PXAMG box behind the head unit, then ran the cables for the ipod/aux connection into the console storage box. Only had to drill a hole to pass the cables in, and finished it with a rubber grommet.

[yosM45]

Ditto what spnelson said. Your radio is prepped for SAT, even though you don't have a tuner. You should be able to add the PXAMG because it plugs into where the SAT tuner goes.

Here a link to my PXAMG photo album.

http://cid-c278d879c6567503.sk...ref=1

Hopefully it works.

[PilotBrad]

I purchased the PXAMG and NIS2 harness and should hopefully have time to install it in the next few days. Before I do, I have a few quick install questions I am hoping someone can answer...

1) The harness connections... it appears to me that the harness splices in at the back of the audio unit, not the head unit (panel with all the buttons and big dial). Is this correct?

2) I seem to recall that the directions, which I don't have handy, gave pin-switch settings for the '07 M35/45. If so, are the same settings needed for an '06?

3) It seems that most people install the PXAMG unit on top of the audio unit, under/behind the control panel. Is there room in the console, perhaps under the cupholders for this? Putting it there would sure make firmware ungrades (if necessary) easier.

Thanks!

[spnelson1]

I think I can answer at least some of your questions.

First, make sure and read the shop manuals from the 'sticky' portion of this forum. It will show you very clearly how to get the center stack apart. It's not hard.

1. the cable harness does connect at the back of the 'audio unit'. The front panel, ie radio buttons, knob and such, connect to the audio unit via a ribbon cable. You'll disconnect that when you remove the front panel. You then remove 4 screws and pull out the audio unit to install the wiring harness.

2. not sure about the 06 vs. 07 for the dip switches. i did set two of them on the unit acording to the directions. i also downloaded a firmware update before i installed it to make sure it was the latest. again, clear directions and installed with no problems.

3. i installed the box on top of the audio unit, there's enough room. just use some velcro. i don't think you can install the box in the console. the cable from the wiring harness to the PXAMG box isn't long enough, if I remember correctly. i would need to be probably 30" and i don't think it's that long. once you've installed it, if you did want to remove it for a firmware upgrade you could do it in 5 minutes or less. probably less. you wouldn't have to remove the audio unit, just the panels to pull out the pxamg box. very easy.

hope that helps. it's an easy install and sounds great.

[yosM45]

1) The harness connections... it appears to me that the harness splices in at the back of the audio unit, not the head unit (panel with all the buttons and big dial). Is this correct?

2) I seem to recall that the directions, which I don't have handy, gave pin-switch settings for the '07 M35/45. If so, are the same settings needed for an '06?

3) It seems that most people install the PXAMG unit on top of the audio unit, under/behind the control panel. Is there room in the console, perhaps under the cupholders for this? Putting it there would sure make firmware ungrades (if necessary) easier.

1) You are correct, and spnelson1 is correct. The front button fascia is only connect via ribbon cable. the actual "radio" is a separate box located behind the radio.

2) It's in the instructions, but Dip switch 1 and 2 are on and 3 and 4 are off for the M's. You have an option of flipping dip 3 on to reverse the order of the Seek and track buttons, but I didn't.

3) There should be certain spaces available in the console , and below the DVD player, under the AC vent the goes tot he rear, but removing all of that is a huge pain in the butt. The top control comes off with 1 screw, and as spnelson1 mentioned, it is very easy to access above the radio.

[PilotBrad]

Thanks guys... very helpful!

Yes, I have the service manuals and have studied the relevant sections.

I think I'll keep it simple and do as you say by installing it above the audio control unit.

[dotsad]

i did the install over weekend. It works, but my music stops playing after 2-3 seconds. I thought that they fixed that problem, where you didn't have to unplug the sat to make it work. I called tech support today, and the guy told me that my unit is broken and needs be replaced, wtf?!! Hmm i am frustrated, will try to disconnect sat wire to see if that helps. Did anyone else had that problem? How was it solved?

[PilotBrad]

Sorry to hear it.

I installed mine over the weekend too (in my '06), but I did not have to disconnect the sat receiver for it to function properly.

[yosM45]

nope, didn't have disconnect my SAT.

box might be bad. are you sure you have the latest firmware?

[dotsad]

Yes, i have .37d installed from the box. I guess i'll have to send it in for a replacement. At the same time, did you guys set 1&2 switches to ON position?

[yosM45]

yup,

1&2 on.3&4 off

[ddynasty1120]

I explained this in the beginning of the thread. Happened to me also. I spoke to tech support and they told me I had to disconnect Sat wire in trunk. So I disconnected my Sat wire from trunk and works perfect.

Sat wire is just a light brown harness located near rear right speaker. Plug and Play! Takes less than 5 mins. I don't have Sat radio membership, so it doesn't bother me that I disconnected it. Rather have Ipod working!

You wont have to send your box in for replacement, just do that, unless you have Sat membership.

[dotsad]

I explained this in the beginning of the thread. Happened to me also. I spoke to tech support and they told me I had to disconnect Sat wire in trunk. So I disconnected my Sat wire from trunk and works perfect.

Yes, that's where it gets confusing. Supposedly they fixed a need to unplug the SAT cable with a latest firmware .37d. As many posted here, they didn't need to unplug anything, as with .37d you can use SAT also if you want to. So this confuses the heck out of me, why would i exhibit this behavior with the latest firmware. Nevertheless, i'll unplug it from the trunk, and see if that helps. But really want it to work without the unplugging, cause it just feels like a hack

Thanks

[zangler]

I explained this in the beginning of the thread. Happened to me also. I spoke to tech support and they told me I had to disconnect Sat wire in trunk. So I disconnected my Sat wire from trunk and works perfect.

Sat wire is just a light brown harness located near rear right speaker. Plug and Play! Takes less than 5 mins. I don't have Sat radio membership, so it doesn't bother me that I disconnected it. Rather have Ipod working!

You wont have to send your box in for replacement, just do that, unless you have Sat membership.

where did you ultimately run your connectors for the ipod and aux? I really want to do this, but not sure if i want to drill into my armrest, and just trying to get some ideas. do you have photos?

[Nemesis23]

I went on the website for this place and I don't see specifics for our car. Is there a model number?

[dotsad]

it works on my M45 06. You need both of the things below.

http://peripheralelectronics.c...D=276

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com?ProductId=378

[ddynasty1120]

I just ran my cable to glove compartment. I leave ipod in there cause I can control everything through factory controls. Very simple no cutting or drilling.

Nemesis23 that is the correct model just make sure you get with the harness.

[Nemesis23]

Thanks.

[Nemesis23]

I am assuming this is the same thing?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...AX:IT

If so, I bought the sirius tuner for the price of both of these things.

[ddynasty1120]

I spoke to Tech and they showed me how to do a hard reset. Very simple. Maybe you should try that if it keeps on. Email me and I can send you info!

[yosM45]

I am assuming this is the same thing?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...AX:IT

If so, I bought the sirius tuner for the price of both of these things.

Yup,

Looks like a good price for the both of those.

[Kramer51]

Will this work on 2007 M45 if you don't have SAT button. On the description it states that it will only work if you have the SAT button

[spnelson1]

I think you're good. Mine doesn't say 'sat', but only 'radio' on the button. When you press this, it rotates between the various sources. So, it will go from am to fm - ipod/sat, etc...

Steve

[Tracer X]

Will this also work with Pandora on an iPhone? Thanks for the help and info! I'm dying to get one of these for my new (to me) M35X

[hawkfan]

Will this also work with Pandora on an iPhone? Thanks for the help and info! I'm dying to get one of these for my new (to me) M35X

I just got an M with XM sat and am curious if the issue of having to disconnect the Sat has been fixed yet. This looks like a nice OEM integration solution but I don't want to have to give up XM. The makers of this device have a nice tutorial on Youtube using the M35.