Pathfinder audio question

[Adnan]

Hey guys,

i just picked up my Pathfinder this week and i would liketo upgrade the stereo with all Alpine equipement.the stock deck is basicly 2 1/2 dins: 1 for the controls and 1 for the 6 disc changer

now what i wanna do is keep the changer and add an aftermarket deck(alpine cda-9811) on the upper part

does anyone know if i can still use the cd changer?

and what kind of PAC adapter will i need to do so?

and does anyone here with an aftermarket deck use an adapterto still be able to use the steering wheel mounted controls?

thanks

[Empty V]

IMO I think you should get rid of the CD changer and get an iPod and I would go with Pioneer. Their iPod interface and controls are the best on the market. I doubt you'll be able to get an alpine deck to talk to the stock changer anyway. I think Pioneer is coming out with a new single din deck in the next 2 weeks for around $250 that is iPod capable and has bluetooth built in. Personally after having 2 alpine head units burn up on me I'll never buy another alpine as long as I live.

Good luck!

Billy

[fueler]

i dont know about 2001... but in my 99, i was always told that the stock nissan disc changer under the passenger seat was made by clarion When I finally pulled it out, it turns out its actually ALPINE! It has the logo on the back Hopefully it wont be hard to hook up I think alpine is a good brand, but my Nissan / Alpine disc changer did break....

[Adnan]

well i honestly would throw in a double din pioneer avic in therebut my loves the in dash changer.......and i really don't care how longthe changer lasts i just wanna both to be compatible so that i can proceed with the rest of the sound system

thanks

[Empty V]

Go with the AVIC-D3, that's what I did and I couldn't be happier.

Billy

well i honestly would throw in a double din pioneer avic in therebut my loves the in dash changer.......and i really don't care how longthe changer lasts i just wanna both to be compatible so that i can proceed with the rest of the sound system

thanks

[ganesh21]

Go with the AVIC-D3, that's what I did and I couldn't be happier.

Billy

Same here for me. I am happy my the AVIC-D3.

[mcfizzle]

Is the Alpine changer OEM?

Just because the deck and changer are both Alpine, doesn't necesarily mean they'll talk to eachother. If the changer is aftermarket, then you may even be able to use the bus connection.

Also, if you've got a factory Bose system, make sure you're running all new speaker wire (which is generally a good idea when installing new speaks anyhow).

[REZN]

hey adnan.. did you ever find out about the pac adapter andif you can find a way to still use the steering wheel buttonsis there an adaptori really need help in this and if there is where can i find it

[JonathanPrem]

Empty V-I think that already out in Canada. Its the most sexy single din ever with all the features.

Link-

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/...21981

Thats the expensive one. Theirs one for 250

Btw Adnan are you still selling the steering wheel adapter for alpine/after markets deck.

[slickroger]

hey adnan.. did you ever find out about the pac adapter andif you can find a way to still use the steering wheel buttonsis there an adaptori really need help in this and if there is where can i find it

Im Using stock Steering wheel controls on my AVIC-Z2http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/

[JonathanPrem]

Slick which part is it Steering Wheel Control Interfaces or PESWIX.

Thanks

[slickroger]

you have to enter the radio that your using or post the radio and ill try to tell you

[JonathanPrem]

Its alpine IVA W505 and thanks a lot slick

[Adnan]

Empty V-I think that already out in Canada. Its the most sexy single din ever with all the features.

Link-

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/...21981

Thats the expensive one. Theirs one for 250

Btw Adnan are you still selling the steering wheel adapter for alpine/after markets deck.

Hey Jonathan,unfortunatly the guy already sold the adapter,but i know a shop in Missisauga which sells em for roughly 5-10 bucks more then he washttp://www.nemesisaudio.com/

[Adnan]

hey adnan.. did you ever find out about the pac adapter andif you can find a way to still use the steering wheel buttonsis there an adaptori really need help in this and if there is where can i find it

Hey REZN,i've never bothered installing my system yet...i ran through some setbacks here and there

about the PAC adapter i was recommended by many to stay away from it because of the poor sound quality,however SlickRoger told me a proper method to wire using a regular aftermarket harness.As for the steering wheel adapter,im sure you can find it at most audio shops or Crutchfield,i can post the adapter brand/model tomorrow,im taking my amp in for an inspection