Advice needed on replacing the car radio

[Justaguy]

Hi,

My 98 Maxima factory car radio is dying (volume control not working, cd gets stuck often, etc). It's also a tape and CD player.

Looks like this:
http://www.carstereohelp.com/images/nissan1.jpg



Can I upgrade to a DVD and CD player? (Meaning a DVD that has mp3 format for music), and get rid of the tape deck as I no longer listen to Barry Manalow

Would that would fit nicely?

If I bought the same radio that I have now, is it a simple installation?

I see ebay has the same radio for about $100, but maybe if a few more bucks I can upgrade to mp3 player.

Thanks for the suggestions

[njmaxseltd]

YOu sure it's BOSE? If not, I have a perfect non BOSE unit I can let you have really cheap!

[oldngivout]

If you have the BOSE system, then this is what you need for MP3 playback with a factory appearance.

05 Pathfinder Bose w/ in Dash 6-Disk CD Changer and MP3 Install ***PICS***

[cashoit]

U can install any aftermarket radio/dvd system u want. There is plenty of space in the dash

Get the Factory service manual or the Haynes manual. It will show u how to replace the radio

[maxirob]

My 97 had the Blows, ur I mean Bose CD/Tape/Radio in it-same prob-volume control developed a mind of it's own. I replaced it with a 2 DIN DVD/CD/MP3 player. Had to mod the factory radio brackets that hold the stock radio to mate with the mounting on the new unit. I also picked up a factory wire harness at WallyMart, unplugged the Bose Speaker Amps and wired directly to new Infinity Speakers. I used 6.5" coaxials in the rear and 6.5" Components in the front-popped off the factory tweeter grills and carefully modded to fit the Infinity Tweets-turned out NICE and sounds every bit as good as the Better Off with Something Else stock system. In fact i used the plastic housings in the front doors for the Infinity X-overs. You will also need an antenna adapter-available at WallyMart also.

[96nismoSE]

+1 on the pathfinder 6-disc! i bought mine not to long ago and love it!!

[Justaguy]

Actually it's not a bosh, but it does look like that pic.
On the Tape cover it says

"Full Logic Deck Auto Metal cn585 Dolby b NR"

njmaxseltd: how old is that radio? Have any pics?..send me a pm for price, I might be interested if the mp3 price is out of reach.

Thanks!

[Justaguy]

maxirob: Which 2 DIN DVD/CD/MP3 did you buy? Doesn't the drive gear get in the way when opening those 2 DIN players?

[maxirob]

It's a valor ngw-670 I think. No problem with clearance when open. Sounds like you don't have the BLOWS unit- so all you have to do is get a wire harness and antenna adapter and mod the backets and you be jammin'

[NevadaJack_9]

Go to crutchfield.com if you want an aftermarket unit. Great service, and prices

[Q8BallMAXIMA]

Originally Posted by maxirob

My 97 had the Blows, ur I mean Bose CD/Tape/Radio in it-same prob-volume control developed a mind of it's own. I replaced it with a 2 DIN DVD/CD/MP3 player. Had to mod the factory radio brackets that hold the stock radio to mate with the mounting on the new unit. I also picked up a factory wire harness at WallyMart, unplugged the Bose Speaker Amps and wired directly to new Infinity Speakers. I used 6.5" coaxials in the rear and 6.5" Components in the front-popped off the factory tweeter grills and carefully modded to fit the Infinity Tweets-turned out NICE and sounds every bit as good as the Better Off with Something Else stock system. In fact i used the plastic housings in the front doors for the Infinity X-overs. You will also need an antenna adapter-available at WallyMart also.

Diddo on the door mod for the tweets. I did the same thing in my max! Infinity tweet I put in look almost as if they came from the factory.