Cd Stacker Issue (V35)

[RushOfWind]

Hi all, just wanna make a quick question about the factoy bose unit on the 2003 V35, is it common for the 6 discs cd stacker to break or jam?? and is it a easy fix?? I have done abit of research and found some horrible stories, that a faulty cd stacker could lead to A/C malfunctions and battery drains and other disastrous scenarios...I would like to know if these are just some extreme cases or a common issue which most owners experience, only reason asking is bcuz I have looked into buying a 03 model v35 skyline and the cd stacker happened to be apparently "jammed" with error code F0 or soemthing...dont really mind if its an easy fix but if it is a quite seriouse issue then i might have to reconsider...

owners comments and experiences would be greatly appreciated

thanks all

[Chris Rogers]

VERY common. I get a call a week asking for a way to fix them. parts are not available for them due to age and the best solution is to rip the lot and sart fresh.

happy to elaborate on it if you wish.

[Nightcrawler]

The BOSE system is a bit of a pos anyway - just buy a dual din kit and put a decent touch screen DVD player/stereo in and Bob's your uncle.

[RushOfWind]

thanks for sharing guys, so i guess double din unit and the facia kit is the way to go, just wondering does the factory pop up screen still work after the conversion? or does it become completely useless?

[Chris Rogers]

still works.

[Nightcrawler]

And if you get the correct cable from Chris ^^^, you can plug whatever device you like into the factory tv

[vee35]

so i guess double din unit and the facia kit is the way to go, just wondering does the factory pop up screen still work after the conversion? or does it become completely useless?

I went with a CarPC, and left the dead CD staker where it was. I can also switch over to the inbuilt nissan computer for fuel economy and service intervals etc

And if you get the correct cable from Chris ^^^, you can plug whatever device you like into the factory tv

I have my CarPC plugged into this screen using a cable from Chris, and also a reverse camera which switches over automatically when you put it in reverse.

So the factory screen is very useful. My center console looks completely stock, and it all tucks away as original.

[shiva]

will the CD ERR F0 cause any AC problems???

[Chris Rogers]

nope. but if you lose all power in the front panel it will.

[o2bfit]

Hello Chris, with the CD Error F0, whats the best procedure to remove the CD's?

[Chris Rogers]

BFH! (Big Fkn Hammer.)

seriously it is full strip down of the thing and at the end of it the unit is a throw away. this depends WHERE the transport has locked up. some are easy to strip others you will destroy pulling them apart.

[nissan rules]

oh ****, 'CD ERR F0' has been showing on the screen since I got the car back from the wkshop yesterday.

[Chris Rogers]

time to bend over and take it like a man

its a new panel,ac controls, bose lead and SWC unit then a new radio then its fixed. its not going to be a cheap exercise.

[o2bfit]

There is a how to on the removal of the CD's on youtube

Chris - With the cartridge removed as in the video, will the radio, tape, AC etc still function or is there a self check it does that will make it spit the dummy?

I'm going to have to decide whether to add Ipod interface or do the financially painful change to a double din setup. Not looking forward to it.

[Chris Rogers]

it will run without it BUT the ipod lead that I sell will not work as it disables the port that it plugs into if you remove it. there is a trick to it but it is at board level and I do not wish to disclose that for the express reason people will start harassing me when they destroy a board whilst trying to mod it.

[Chris Rogers]

also that video is a PN2613/15. that is NOT what you have.

[Nightcrawler]

Mark, buy this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-04-Infiniti-G35-double-din-radio-installation-kit-/260850782012?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item3cbbeb0f3c or a new one = $300 shipped these days

and this

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/354186-for-sale-thread/page__st__6720__p__5994404#entry5994404 ---> similar to what I have and is AWESOME!

= profit!!!

[o2bfit]

Mark, buy this

http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item3cbbeb0f3c or a new one = $300 shipped these days

and this

http://www.skylinesa...04#entry5994404 ---> similar to what I have and is AWESOME!

= profit!!!

Looks good. Is that a Metra Kit or Original?

How well does the colour matching with the G35 kits go with the V35 interiors especially on a 2001 300GT?

Edited September 13, 2011 by o2bfit

[Nightcrawler]

That is a 2nd hand original kit. DON'T EVER CONSIDER USING THE METRA. It is a pos. You can spot the Metra rubber buttons a mile off - they are crap and apparently the climate units are know for failing.

Colour match is perfect on mine.

[o2bfit]

Question regarding the interior colour. The interior of the my 2001 300GT console is a dull khaki dark greyish colour which I assume is Willow (its certainly no silver or black). There appears to be differences in the jdm colour advertised on ebay, some mention it is a silver/willow, some willow has dark grey on the vents.

This is the closest I've found to my interior but the seller won't ship to NZ.

Does anyone have any information about the interior colours available for the V35 and G35?