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I have noticed that cruise control is a very rare option on the M35 and it is even rarer to find a car with both the audio and cruise control buttons on the streering wheel.

In the USA the Infiniti G35 looks to have exactly the same steering wheel but with both audio and cruise control buttons as standard.

Does anybody know if it would be possible to buy a G35 steering wheel from the USA, fit it to an M35 and use the audio buttons to control an aftermarket head unit and the cruise control buttons to control an aftermarket cruise control unit such as the AP800?

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I have noticed that cruise control is a very rare option on the M35 and it is even rarer to find a car with both the audio and cruise control buttons on the streering wheel.

In the USA the Infiniti G35 looks to have exactly the same steering wheel but with both audio and cruise control buttons as standard.

Does anybody know if it would be possible to buy a G35 steering wheel from the USA, fit it to an M35 and use the audio buttons to control an aftermarket head unit and the cruise control buttons to control an aftermarket cruise control unit such as the AP800?

You don't need a new steering wheel. You get these features fitted locally.

The Stereo unit is about $60 and there is a DIY on the forum for this.

The Cruise control is not a DIY, but Chris Rogers (Audio Express) can install cruise control and uses the factory buttons so it is a very neat job. Cruise on these cars is not a cheap option as the throttle is controlled electronically. But it is good to have IMO.

Chris is on this forum so you can send him a PM or get his phone number from my signature below.

Cheers

Andy

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You don't need a new steering wheel. You get these features fitted locally.

The Stereo unit is about $60 and there is a DIY on the forum for this.

The Cruise control is not a DIY, but Chris Rogers (Audio Express) can install cruise control and uses the factory buttons so it is a very neat job. Cruise on these cars is not a cheap option as the throttle is controlled electronically. But it is good to have IMO.

Chris is on this forum so you can send him a PM or get his phone number from my signature below.

Cheers

Andy

Where does one get the steering wheel controls for the stereo. . .

How much is the cruise control. . I agree worth it for the long trips and better on fuel I would suspect. .

andy65b Veteran

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Where does one get the steering wheel controls for the stereo. . .

How much is the cruise control. . I agree worth it for the long trips and better on fuel I would suspect. .

Chris rogers for both stereo controls and cruise control. I believe it is around $900 for the cruise control.

Cheers

Andy

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You don't need a new steering wheel. You get these features fitted locally.

The Stereo unit is about $60 and there is a DIY on the forum for this.

The Cruise control is not a DIY, but Chris Rogers (Audio Express) can install cruise control and uses the factory buttons so it is a very neat job. Cruise on these cars is not a cheap option as the throttle is controlled electronically. But it is good to have IMO.

Chris is on this forum so you can send him a PM or get his phone number from my signature below.

Cheers

Andy

Hi Andy, I was wondering if you could post the link to the DIY for the stereo controls... I can't seem to find it... Cheers

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Hi Andy, I was wondering if you could post the link to the DIY for the stereo controls... I can't seem to find it... Cheers

ooopppss. sorry my bad. I is not on here. I mus have been told on a phone call.

Before you start this procedure make sure you turn your stereo off and the CDs are correctly parked in the mechanism.

The basic procedure is.

1. DISCONNECT BATTERY

2. remove screws on either side of steering wheel, on the back facia of the wheel behind a little pop in bolt cover. This screw is a torque head screw (star pattern). This can be quite tight as it has lock tite on it.

3. The centre of the steering wheel will no come out (the airbag), as you pull out you will see a plug connecting it to the car on the top edge. This plug has a safety mechanism to stop the plug poping out. The black part of the yellow plug needs to be lifted up to release the plug. Put the Airbag aside.

4. You can now see the horn mechanism that floats on the inside. On the left side you will see a grey plug with a wire running from it connecting to the horn mechanism. Remove this grey plug as your new controller will replace this.

5. Undo the central nut holding the steering wheel in place.

6. Once removed you will need to undo the screws that hold the horn mechanism in place, this will release the pannel that covers the access to back of the steering wheel.

7. You should now have access to the back of the steering wheel to undo 2 screws that hold the silver blank in place. Undo and replace with controller.

8. Run wires around and plug grey plug into hole.

9. Do the reverse of dissembly to complete conversion.

This should not take more than 1 hour.

Good luck.

neotropic Apprentice

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There is good thread on the G35 Driver forum in the USA which is a guide to replacing both the audio and cruise controls:

http://g35driver.com/forums/body-interior-...3-04-coupe.html

I presume it would be a similar procedure for the M35.

Chris Rogers Grand Master

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tis exactly the same.

as for cruise control $900 fitted in any state. the unit will be sent to a workshop for fitting. buttons fit ON THE WHEEL.

as for fitting the buttons it to ANY cruise unit - nup! this is a custom unit I had done and I market it as such. buttons are NOT stock either.

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tis exactly the same.

as for cruise control $900 fitted in any state. the unit will be sent to a workshop for fitting. buttons fit ON THE WHEEL.

as for fitting the buttons it to ANY cruise unit - nup! this is a custom unit I had done and I market it as such. buttons are NOT stock either.

Pics please

Chris Rogers Grand Master

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here you go:

DSC_3210r.jpg

UNIT

DSC_3211r.jpg

buttons in place.

from memory this was a M35 stagea that I used for the photo. the radio controls are a by product of the cruise. if you have the integrated 6 CD unit then they will simply work.

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ok I'll post a link up. my IP lockout thing must be in play. I can see the images and I forget that everyone else cannot.

click this:

http://www.audioexpress.com.au/site/index....rt&Itemid=1

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Chris,

Can you also modify the cruise control / audio control to lit up the steering wheel?

So at night, they can be seen?

Like this DIY on the G35Driver.com?

http://g35driver.com/forums/body-interior-...3-04-coupe.html

Chris Rogers Grand Master

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the later G35 WAS lit. the button set was different and had a lighting feed INTO the column. they light up green. in that case he swapped them out for the later items. nothing new there. and to be honest - not worth it. the lights are fairly dull in comparison to the dash lighting. I CAN get those switches but they are TWICE as expensive as the ones I currently use.

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