mattcampvt

Hi all, I've searched and looked at a lot of Ipod posts on here, but haven't seen anybody with this question... I've got an '05 Touring model with Bose audio. The car came with XM installed, so I've got the SAT button. Thing is, I'd really much rather use my Ipod in the Z than the XM. Can I somehow wire in the Ipod in place of the XM?? Could I be a total audiophile and have Radio/6CD/XM AND the Ipod wired in? I'd really like to stay away from the fm transmitters. What are my options? Thanks.

Mike Wazowski

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why not just dump the blose and get an Alpine which can run XM, Ipod, DVD, Nav, CD changer and anything else you could ever want? Not to mention sound a hell of a lot better?

mattcampvt

Nice thought for the future, but right now I'd like to keep what I've got and hopefully find an inexpensive way of doing this. Is it as easy as just unplugging one of my current inputs and replacing it with the ipod?

Mr Inevitable 1

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You can install a Pac AAI-NIS. This has inputs on both sides so that you can hook up your IPOD and XM directly through your radio. Here is a link of the install:
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-video/110740-adding-satellite-to-bose-how-to.html

Racerinlsl

as inevitable says, you can do it, although i don't think you'll be able to use your nissan xm module. I haven't seen the connections on it though....I could be wrong.

mattcampvt

Thanks for the info. Guess this'll be my first mod! When I get to it, there'll be pictures to share.

cer2225

If you are planning on getting rid of your XM, I would be very interested in purchasing it from you. I really love my XM and want to retain the factory look. Please PM me if you are and we can discuss price.

Thanks

mattcampvt

Ok guys, I'm a newb to this and want to make sure I'm gonna get the right parts.... I followed the instructions on how to take apart the dash and took some pictures of my radio.







Could somebody list the parts I'll need to hook up the ipod, and let me know what I need to remove/plug-in to the back of the radio? Thanks for the help.

350Z_LMS

Hey matt, I'm in the same boat! except my radio says "AM/FM" instead of "radio"...same tape deck....

Racerinlsl

Matt,
Since you have a sat ready radio, you need the PAC AAI-NIS from pacaudio. I have never seen the piece personally, but once you get it, you'll know which plug it goes to - as it will only fit in one. I assume it will be one or both of the bottom plugs. Again, the instructions w/ the PAC will probably be more detailed.

350Z LMS - you need the Soundgate AUX-NISS. THis is what I have as well, since you have a non-sat ready radio. The instructions that come w/ the AUX-NISS show you exactly what to do. It's a piece of cake. You can get it from www.discountcarstereo.com or Log Jam Electronics (search).

Mr Inevitable 1

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Look at the pictures at the link I posted above. It shows everything there. The directions also help some from the PAC AAI-NIS. Just connect the harness's. When I did mine, I taped off the extra wires. It works fine.

350Z_LMS

Thanks Racer!

mattcampvt

Thanks guys. One PAC AAI-NIS2 on the way! I think I may go with the Blitzsafe UUI in addition so that I get output from the dock connector and can charge the iPod at the same time. One last question... I guess technically I'll have a free input remaining on the aai-nis2 module, but I can't plug the existing xm into there because there isn't a device to convert the existing SAT cable to rca outputs that would go into the aai-nis2?

Racerinlsl

Matt, I used the blitzsafe UUI as well. I like it, but get some noise from the iPod that I wasn't expecting. You may want to try an inline noise reducer too. I may add one in there.

Matt, can you explain or post a pic of the hookups for the factory sat unit? I've never seen it and I may be able to help if I know what we're dealing with. Actually...now that I think about it, it doesn't matter. You can't use that reciever b/c you'd have no way to control it. you need to buy an aftermarket xm reciever and have your subscription transferred. Then hook up the new reciever via the rca's provided.