Anyone running USASpec's iPod Adapter to their stock radio?

optiontrader · 11-06-2010, 11:17 PM

I'm eventually going to upgrade to an aftermarket setup, but lots of $$$ is getting funnelled to the house right now. So I figured I'd hook this up since (1) I won't have to fumble with my iPod while driving, (2) it will charge up while I drive, and (3) I don't remember having a CD changer in the touring trim stereo anymore (I never use it).

USASpec iPod Interface for Nissan vehicles

Anyone install this? How well does it work?

Guard Dad · 11-08-2010, 09:36 PM

If you don't have a SAT button on your head unit it won't work unless they have introduced a new model in the last 2 months. Crutchfield said it would work so I purchased one only to find out from the factory that it doesn't work on the base, non-Bose, no SAT button audio system, if you have a SAT button it should work.

optiontrader · 11-09-2010, 01:11 PM

Got it, thanks!

bigaudiofanat · 11-09-2010, 04:14 PM

I have used them in other cars, no problems.

Guard Dad · 11-09-2010, 08:19 PM

bigaudiofanat, I have never told you this, but when it comes to audio I consider you to be my personal spirit guide. You have saved me a lot of grief in the short time I have been on this forum. So when you speak I definitely listen (wait for it......) BUT (you just knew it was coming, didn't you?) in my case I called Crutchfield told them EXACTLY which system I had (base, base, base, non-Bose, no SAT button)-"NOT A PROBLEM, WE GOT JUST WHAT YOU NEED!" Well after tearing the dash open and MANY calls to tech support AND the factory, the factory guy says "You gotta have a SAT button on the Z". Crutchfield accepted the return with a smile-no problem. Frustrated, I kept looking and found the same unit from another vendor that headlined the page "No SAT button needed ipod/phone interface". Seems like the SAME EXACT unit! What gives? Same brand, same part number, I think, maybe they revised it, but if you read ALL of the details it says SAT button required for Nissan 370Z 2009-2010. There are some applications where a SAT button is not needed but apparently the 370Z with the base HU is not one of them. If there is a unit (this one or some other one) that will work I would be very interested in hearing more. I'm hoping that, once again, you know something I don't.

Guard Dad · 11-09-2010, 08:26 PM

optiontrader, the interface you referenced does require a SAT button per the notes at the bottom of the web page in your link.

11-06-2010, 11:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Anyone running USASpec's iPod Adapter to their stock radio? I'm eventually going to upgrade to an aftermarket setup, but lots of $$$ is getting funnelled to the house right now. So I figured I'd hook this up since (1) I won't have to fumble with my iPod while driving, (2) it will charge up while I drive, and (3) I don't remember having a CD changer in the touring trim stereo anymore (I never use it). USASpec iPod Interface for Nissan vehicles Anyone install this? How well does it work? __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

11-09-2010, 01:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Got it, thanks! __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

11-09-2010, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	I have used them in other cars, no problems. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

11-09-2010, 08:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	bigaudiofanat, I have never told you this, but when it comes to audio I consider you to be my personal spirit guide. You have saved me a lot of grief in the short time I have been on this forum. So when you speak I definitely listen (wait for it......) BUT (you just knew it was coming, didn't you?) in my case I called Crutchfield told them EXACTLY which system I had (base, base, base, non-Bose, no SAT button)-"NOT A PROBLEM, WE GOT JUST WHAT YOU NEED!" Well after tearing the dash open and MANY calls to tech support AND the factory, the factory guy says "You gotta have a SAT button on the Z". Crutchfield accepted the return with a smile-no problem. Frustrated, I kept looking and found the same unit from another vendor that headlined the page "No SAT button needed ipod/phone interface". Seems like the SAME EXACT unit! What gives? Same brand, same part number, I think, maybe they revised it, but if you read ALL of the details it says SAT button required for Nissan 370Z 2009-2010. There are some applications where a SAT button is not needed but apparently the 370Z with the base HU is not one of them. If there is a unit (this one or some other one) that will work I would be very interested in hearing more. I'm hoping that, once again, you know something I don't. Last edited by Guard Dad; 11-10-2010 at 11:57 AM.

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11-08-2010, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	If you don't have a SAT button on your head unit it won't work unless they have introduced a new model in the last 2 months. Crutchfield said it would work so I purchased one only to find out from the factory that it doesn't work on the base, non-Bose, no SAT button audio system, if you have a SAT button it should work.

11-09-2010, 08:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 14	optiontrader, the interface you referenced does require a SAT button per the notes at the bottom of the web page in your link.