Welcome to NICOclub fellow Wisconsinite! Glad to have you here in the Murano Forum.deedee1023 wrote:-------------------------------------------------------------------------
I just purchased a new 2009 Murano LE and with the dual moonroof the entertainment unit isn't available. My question to anyone that may know...can a entertainment system be installed in the headrest or any other place?Any assistance would be mostly appreciated. : Gino
I think what I would do is go to a reputable aftermarket/custom automobile place and see what they think and what options they have available. The Murano is already set up to play video that is connected to the Audio/Video Inputs located on the back of the center console, the problem is from the factory the video will only play on the Nav screen while the vehicle is in Park, with the E-Brake on. You need to install two relays in the Speed Sensor Wire and the E-Brake Wire coming out of the back of your stereo. When you install the relay with a switch, it allows you at the flip of a switch to switch from Nav to DVD on the front screen. It also allows you to use your entire Navigation Menu while the vehicle is moving.deedee1023 wrote:First and farmost...thank you for your assistance. You have really peaked my interest especially when you referance the DVD in the Nav. System. Can you share with me any very good aftermarket DVD system that would meet this need and headrest as well? Are you familiar with Rosen Entertainment System? Please advise.
Gino
I guess it is my love for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles! I did the same mod on my '04 QX56, just did it on my '08 Armada. Not going to invest in DVD on the Murano since we have it on the Armada, and the guys in the EX35 Forum have done the mod on their EX's.deedee1023 wrote:Awsume, how did you become so informitive?
Well, I wouldn't go that far, but my wife says that I have a way of finding many different angles towards solving an issue or selling her on something I want. LOLdeedee1023 wrote:No I did not think of that and that places a different perspected on it. As usual you have all of the ideas and answers.
Thanks!
When I did this mod, I purchased the relays pre-wired with the switch from a gentleman named Shane. He owns a company called Tintmasters in the Dakotas. He will be posting a message soon here, but if you would like to order the relays with the switch (including detailed instructions), please e-mail him at: [email protected] He charges about $50 (includes shipping) and trust me, this makes it an extremely easy mod to perform!KJSmitty wrote:Sir Timmbo,
Could you provide any more detail on the relay(s)/mod required to allow a passenger to watch the front screen while the 09 Mo is moving etc.?
How does one go about locating both the parking brake "ground" circuit and the other speed sensor wire going to/from the head unit - do you have to remove the head unit or can it be accessed under dash in a harness etc.?
I have a non-navi 09 LE.
Cheers
I will do what I can to help you out, I don't want to see you hangin' on this one. You can trust me on this, I am not a car audio expert installer by any means, I just know how to allow your vehicle to watch video on the front screen white you are driving. Here is the deal, you need to get someone to do the work of installing the DVD player into your car and getting your additional headrest moniter(s) installed (assuming you still want an additional screen). Make sure you tell whoever is doing the work that you want the DVD player connected to the Audio/Video Inputs located on the back of your center console. Once you get that done, I can assist you in getting the front screen to be usable while the vehicle is driving. I can get you the relay pack needed, and show you exactly what needs to be done. If you don't feel comfortable doing that once I get you the instructions, then maybe we can work something out. Let me know what your thoughts/concerns are and we can go from there. I already know which wires the relay pack would have to be installed on (same as my '08 Armada), in the mean time I will also check the service manual on how to get to the back of the stereo head unit. So why do you want the DVD so bad anyway, lot of passengers? Enjoy your ride up to G.B. tomorrow in your Murano!deedee1023 wrote:Timmbo:
I wished I had one fourth of the mecanical fortitude you and KJ have in your pinky finger Some can and some just aren't mechanically inclined.
Considering you are just a two hour drive from me here in Milwaukee I was just wondering what's the possabilty of me hiring you (at the price you feel comfortable with) to perform this service on my Murano?
Again if you would strongly consider doing such I could bring it rent a car and perhaps hang out in Green Bay all day in necessary?
You have no idea how much I would like to get it done I just haven't been very successful with finding anyone to do the job.
Coincedently,, I will be in Green Bay tomorrow at a Christmas debriefing meeting at the Green Bay Processing and Distribution Center on Packer Drive I can be reached at 414-397-7725 anytime.
Wiley Carter
Senior, Manager Distribution Operation
Milwaukee Processing & Distribution Center
Lakeland District
With a double pole double throw switch (quite common), mine does just that - "Stock" in the "off" position, video while driving in the "on/mod" position etc.. Nothing else besides the switch wired between the two - 106/107 wires from the harness then a single wire from the switch to ground. Even if one does need to ground the speed sensor terminal that can be accomplished via the same. It's just nice not to have to mount and/or power the relays/switch etc. For example, google DPDT rocker switches. Now days you can get switches in all sizes, colors and "pole/throw" configuration. What took a relay before can now be accomplished with one switch given the fact it can manipulate two (or more), completely independent circuits at the same time/switch position (As long as you are not utilizing a relay to isolate a low and high amp circuit etc.).Timmbo wrote:The problem is if you did have the Nav, your map would never leave one location because the Nav would not realize the vehicle is moving, that is why you have to be able to flip back and forth from the "Mod" position to the stock position.
Correct.Timmbo wrote:Correct me if I am wrong, but basically one switch flips both the VSS and the E-Brake at the same time?
The service manual makes it much easier. YES, this mod DOES allow you to enter destinations and access other options while the vehicle is moving! It is a wonderful mod!Musky300 wrote:Would the wiring be the same if it is a Nav system?
I would love to do this on my 2009 LE, but my electrical expertise basically stops at plugging something into an outlet.
If detailed instructions (with pictures) along with exactly what you need to buy is included...I'm sure I could build up the courage.
BTW...if I have NAV...and the system is flipped "off" so you could use the search functions that are blocked when driving, wouldn't it then be counterproductive because the Nav system thinks you aren't moving so you would have to base your location off of where you were when you flipped the system off?
Same two circuits regarding the parking brake and speed sensor, just different wire numbers in what looks like a different harness. Go to the post above where Timmbo has linked the Mo Tech Manuals. Download the 2009 "VP" and "IP" files. Start on page 647 of the VP - That is the bose with Navi. Find terminals 36 and 38. The (G) and (V) stand for the color of the wire - Green and Violet etc.. Then go to page 665 of the VP and find connector "M145, The picture of the connector is if you are looking at the back of the connector with the wires coming at you - thus 36 and 38 are on the top row near the middle etc. Those are the two wires you need to "mod" on the back of the AV control unit. The IP manual/section describes the removal of parts/components etc..If I had a personal "gallery" I would upload my pictures.. :-(Musky300 wrote:Would the wiring be the same if it is a Nav system?
BTW...if I have NAV...and the system is flipped "off" so you could use the search functions that are blocked when driving, wouldn't it then be counterproductive because the Nav system thinks you aren't moving so you would have to base your location off of where you were when you flipped the system off?
Are you not able to create an account at a site like photobucket.com and upload the pictures there?KJSmitty wrote:If I had a personal "gallery" I would upload my pictures.. :-(
The service manual is actually very clear as to which wires are the VSS and the E-Brake.....probably even better than any pictures that someone might post, just my opinion.Bunshaw wrote:
Are you not able to create an account at a site like photobucket.com and upload the pictures there?