Hey guys this is my first post. I have an 03 touring with nav. I'm going to replace the entire stereo system with aftermarket stuff. I'm going to run all new wire and leave all the bose stuff (except my amp that never shuts off) in it. My question is how can I get the nav voice to talk through a seperate speaker? All I need is to be able to hear the voice, no fancy relays or radio interrupt features. I rarely use the nav, but when I do I'll just turn off the stereo. Thank you in advance.

 

Hi and welcome...

I believe the answer to your question is in the Sticky section above. Look at this thread:

https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-v...et-stereo.html

--Spike

 

I hope you realize the only part that's actually "Bose" is the sub and the amp for it.

 

I hope you realize that I'm going to replace all that stuff, I don't care if it's ROADMASTER.

 

Thanks!

 

Still no luck. I just want to hook a cheap little speaker to my nav and call it a day. Should be simple I just can't find the wire(s) I need to do it.

 

Ok....so why did you say....


Alot of people think the head unit is Bose because it's stamped on the tape deck flap, that's what i was getting at.

Save the 'tude, or no one is gonna answer your question. Reguardless of the fact that you could answer on your own if you took time to do a search in the appropriate section.

 

The link provided above contains all the necessary information required to complete your objective. What's the problem?

 

All I'm saying is that it's CALLED Bose. I don't care who really makes it, it's junk. I wanted to know how to hook a speaker off my nav unit, not the real name behind the bose nameplate. And being new here I guess I have to learn a bit about navigating the site. So far all I've found is how to run a mute system with a relay and that's not what I'm after. I don't have a 'tude either, if you wanted to help then that's great, but instead you had to get all nerdy on me and mention that the bose is made by some other manufacturer.....who cares!!

 

Are you talking about the Z1 link above? I'm not very computer savvy, but I'll keep looking. Thank you.

 

The link in the second post of this thread.

Here is another link.

https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-v...market-hu.html

If you don't understand how to accomplish this task after these provided links then you should not be doing this on your own.

 

I guess I just need to keep searching the links when I get time. I'm very capable of working on my Z thank you.

 

Yeah I've seen this one but I don't want to mute the stereo. If I use the nav I'll just turn off the stereo. All I'm trying to do is run the nav directly to a little speaker if possible.

 

You seem very insecure and defensive. Why do we have to look for EXACTLY what YOU want to do. You were pointed in the right direction, but you don't have the "time" to search the links and help yourself. Thus meaning you want us to do it for you, but we are "nerdy" when we try to get specific. WTF is your deal?

 

OK… I think I understand now.

You are replacing everything: “I'm going to replace the entire stereo system with aftermarket stuff”.

And, you are rewiring: “I'm going to run all new wire and leave all the bose stuff (except my amp that never shuts off) in it”.

But, now you are not replacing everything: “I'm going to run all new wire and leave all the bose stuff (except my amp that never shuts off) in it.”

WT_? Ok… forget about that and other minor details, and let’s get going on connecting that remote speaker that broadcasts sound from the Z’s OEM navigation.

Required Tools for the Project:

• The entire set of Craftsman Wrenches and Sockets (ASA and Metric) Catalog#: 479653789
  
• Voltmeter (Analog and Digital), Recommended Device: ACME Voltmeter Model 282828
  
• Crowbar (28.5” length) and Catspaw (14.25” length)
  
• Flashlight (Police Grade with DD batteries is OK, but an LED headlamp is better. I like the Gander Mountain Model#: S2S3456-2009)
  
• As many different screwdrivers as you can get. Gather everything you have and borrow the rest from a neighbor, relative, or any source you can think of. I can’t remember all the sizes or types (Phillips, Blade, etc.), so load up. You don’t want to be in the middle of this project and lack the proper screwdriver.
  
• Crimping tool and lots of crimp-wire connectors. Don’t go crazy here. Get the cheapest stuff you can. After all, we are only connecting a few wires and not building an expensive piano here.
  
• A bunch of plastic replacement tabs. I ‘m guessing we are going to break a lot of stuff, so we need to have replacements.
  
• Adhesive to repair the damage to plastic parts (Liquid Nails for example)
  
• Fire Extinguisher (Industrial Grade and not a cheap "kitchen saviour")

Step-by-Step DIY:

1. Park the car on a flat surface away from any flammable surfaces. You can’t be too careful when messing with electronic stuff.
   
2. Roll the windows down all the way. You cannot open the doors after doing the next step if the windows are up. But, you have a crowbar in the tools list, so not to worry here.
   
3. Disconnect the ground from the battery. Better yet, disconnect the battery and remove it. You have a 2003 car. You probably need a new battery. And for sure, after we get done here, you will need a new battery, and maybe a second one after we fry the first replacement.
   
4. Follow the DIY instruction posted here to remove the center console and tunnel piece; or if you are in a hurry: Open the passenger door, and crawl low along the floor so you see the lower side of the center console. Use your crowbar and catspaw to clear the plastic cover pieces and gain access to the wiring.
   
5. You are looking for two wires. One is black with white stripes, and the other is white with black stripes. I cannot remember for sure now. Maybe it is a black wire with white stripes and a second wire that is white with black stripes. I hate having to deal with these details.
   
6. Anyway you are looking for two wires that you connect to your add-on speaker to broadcast voice commands from the Z’s OEM GPS while navigating. Once you locate these wires, splice the negative and positive wires of the speaker you plan using to receive voice guidance commands from the Z’s OEM GPS. Since this is sort of a guessing game, good luck.
   
7. If you trashed the plastic pieces, use your adhesive to glue everything back in place.
   
8. Reconnect your old battery, or install the new battery. For this step, you should be wearing eye protection and an acid resistant suit. You should also have the fire extinguisher handy. It’s likely the car will light-up like a Christmas tree. If that happens (it probably will), you will likely need an entire replacement (a new car).
   
9. Done! Good luck, and Congratulations.

If you decide against following these steps (and of course you should since I’m joking), read the Stickys above that tell you how to do what you are asking.

Spike

 

classic!!!

 

Spike I know we have bumped heads in the past but you are ok in my book.

 

Here's where the misunderstanding lies.....I AM replacing everything, BUT, I am leaving all the "bose" stuff in it's place, disconnected. Except for the door speakers and amp that is already out. I have a brand new battery because that "bose" amp was killing it in about 2 days. That way when I sell the car in a couple years I can hook it all back up. Get it? You must not be too bright because you automatically assume I know nothing and have no tools. I have Plenty of tools and knowledge of automotive repair. I've only been doing bodywork off and on since 1990. Not to mention mechanical, and I'm currently a fabricator/welder. I work on newer Nissan forklifts every week at work. I think I could handle taking my interior apart. Do I know everything about a 350z? Of course not I just bought it. I came here with a simple question about my Z and most of you are being retards about it just to show off to your other Z buddies. GROW UP!

 

I'll go through them again

 

I don't know what other information you are looking for.

I have an OEM navigation system and I have a complete "soup to nuts" aftermarket audio system. I also have a dedicated separate aftermarket speaker hooked up to to the voice output of my OEM navigation system that does not mute my stereo when it is in use.

Isn't this exactly what you are trying to do?