What is this port on the back of base 1 CD radio?

[jangelj]

I want to add an aux input of some sort. Can this unused port be used? What is it for and what adapter would I use?This is the base single CD radio.JOhn

[barra]

I think this is for the steering wheel sound controls.

[jangelj]

I think this is for the steering wheel sound controls.

Can you buy steering wheel controls? Seems like something I could add-on.JOhn

[Codelicious]

I think this is for the steering wheel sound controls.

It could also be for the iPod connection that Nissan offers. Not sure though.

[barra]

Codelicious is wright.

Check here:

zerothread/267206

[jangelj]

Codelicious is wright.

Check here:

zerothread/267206

Hmmm, if it is for the ipod adapter, how do you switch to the ipod input when the ipod is hooked up? The base radio doesn't have an AUX button or anything.John

[barra]

Radio must have a "SAT" button or have "CH", "CHANNEL", "CAT", or "CATEGORY" printed somewhere on the face of the radio. This is usually located near the Tune or Seek buttons

Check here:

http://www.peripheralelectroni...C.pdf

You can ask this seller about your doubts:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NISSAN-VER..._1166

[Shad0wXCalibur]

That port is mostly likely useless and doesn't actually function given that it's the crappy single disc base radio...

[jangelj]

That port is mostly likely useless and doesn't actually function given that it's the crappy single disc base radio...

Well, I don't have any AUX button, nor any other button that would seem to activate that port. I am inclined to agree with you Shadow. BUT...why would there be a port there that is inactive? Surely there is SOMETHING that it can be used for.

john

[Shad0wXCalibur]

Well, I don't have any AUX button, nor any other button that would seem to activate that port. I am inclined to agree with you Shadow. BUT...why would there be a port there that is inactive? Surely there is SOMETHING that it can be used for.

john

My guess is to cut cost. For example (and I just remembered this), I have that same plug on my SL 6-disc radio. There is something plugged in it. The only thing that it could be plugged in there for is to control the speed volume feature (speed signal). I'm sure the base and SL radio use the same circuit board (plugs and all) but on the base radio, they are non functioning.

[Codelicious]

My guess is to cut cost. For example (and I just remembered this), I have that same plug on my SL 6-disc radio. There is something plugged in it. The only thing that it could be plugged in there for is to control the speed volume feature (speed signal). I'm sure the base and SL radio use the same circuit board (plugs and all) but on the base radio, they are non functioning.

That is a very good point. I forgot about that because I turned mine off the second I drove off of the lot. I don't like having the stereo get louder or quieter based on my speed and loudness from the engine. Although it is a pretty nifty little feature I suppose.

[NODES]

That is a very good point. I forgot about that because I turned mine off the second I drove off of the lot. I don't like having the stereo get louder or quieter based on my speed and loudness from the engine. Although it is a pretty nifty little feature I suppose.

actual the speed sensor wire is attached to the main radio harness. Why do I know that? I installed my navigation unit and I needed the VSS wire which that wire is used for to control the volume when driving faster.