sahb Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hi guys, first post so please go easy. Have just bought an 03 import which has been in the country for a couple of years. The screen is still in place but NO power at all going to it. The sat nav unit was binned by the previous owner. I am looking for the best way to install sat nav again. Should I rip out the current screen? Is the Sony slimline the best way forward given the apparent lack of xtrail or primera units? Also the phone buttons, etc. on the steering whell are dead to the world, any way of reviving them? Where is the phone cradle usually situated? Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hi guys, first post so please go easy. Have just bought an 03 import which has been in the country for a couple of years. The screen is still in place but NO power at all going to it. The sat nav unit was binned by the previous owner. I am looking for the best way to install sat nav again. Should I rip out the current screen? Is the Sony slimline the best way forward given the apparent lack of xtrail or primera units? Also the phone buttons, etc. on the steering whell are dead to the world, any way of reviving them? Where is the phone cradle usually situated? Cheers guys You should still be able to use the screen, as its the only bit that can usually be salvaged. You could try to find a x-trail nav but these seem to be hit and miss. You could get a new system altogether. Not sure about phone system. i don't think it will work here, GC350Z installed the phone system into his car but his was a euro spec car, not sure if it would work with a JDM? Oh and and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgomez1978 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 welcome to the site mate. ive just bought a 53 import i had the same problem with the sat-nav. to get it working it was going to cost over a grand so i just bought a JVC-8100 works great with the car and it plays dvd- divx mp3 all the usual and you can also connect free-view to it, this only cost £390 and £100 fitting. the problem with the phone buttons on the steering wheel could be the person who had it before you had an aftermarket stereo fitted to the car but put the original one back in to sell it and didn't bother connecting it up properly maybe worth a look and the phone craddle should be situated in the centre console just behind the hand brake which should be a twisted cable with a connection on the end. im not sure but i think this is useless to british phones. i just bought a parrot hands free kit which works fine if you need any more help let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 some more info on phone connections here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... sc&start=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon350z Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 If either of you want to sell the Jap screen, I want to try and use one for something. Not sat nav as you say more cost effective to get a aftermarket unit. So i'd be willing to buy the Jap unit off you, not sure how much they are worth though. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgomez1978 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Im going to keep the screen sorry mate going to try the sat-nav unit from an xtrail to see if that works been told it just plugs straight in where the jap one is and works fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahb Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 cheers for the help guys. Ive still not decided what to do. jon350z if I am getting rid of the screen I'll give you a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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