Turning Japanese

Hey Stew, I think this thread got me sorted. It's a big read. But in the end a new media box was needed to replace the tv thing (won't work out of Japan) it plugs into amp/sound system though.so pretty easy. Offers video and audio options. Including the pop up screen. I did need to wire a custom switch from memory to activate the camera feed. It's not a in fact to need.to remote.half the dash/console to even change the stereo out. If I was you (and speaking from experience) take it to a pro and pay for the install. You will save face and pain

Hello there, well I thought I would give those interested a bit of an update. After some extensive negotiations with the warrant company they have conceded that the chain (in my case) has FAILED. This is excellent news as it means they are willing to front for the repair. Still excluded in their view were the chain guides - as they thought they could be reused. I decided to still replace them. So a lesson here for anyone reading in a similar position is...do not accept the first DECLINE or NO. While the chains may have some 'wear' over the lifetime of an engine....they should not cause the engine to FAIL (In my case camshaft sensor fault and Stuttering engine, particularly on hills) I appreciate your tips and advice and now have a puuuuuring Stagea again. Cheers

In the category of "while it's open"...... Can I get your views on: Rear chain and guides too? or don't bother if ok. Water pump? Or should be fine too?

I need to make a call tomorrow morning on asking the mechanics to proceed with the replacement. Going to talk to the insurer one more.time now with my new information Thanks all

Camshaft sensor fault led to all of this. They have it all open now and shows the tensioners at 'full tension' ... with the chain well 'stretched?' i need to really think of my next steps now.

Hello folks. I am in Auckland New Zealand. I need some help and advice I have a M35 bought second hand two years ago and added an extended warranty it has done 150k. I now have a diagnosed 'stretched' timing chain. The warranty co. (DriveRight via IAG NZ) is claiming this is 'wear and tear' and not covered. however the engine fault light is on, it stutters now as a result and could cause major internal damage if it breaks. Calling Nissan NZ, they say the chains 'shouldn't..but can stretch' and in their opinion it has failed as they should last for the lifetime of the vehicle with regular servicing. Other Warranty companies (Like Autosure NZ) cover this replacement due to stretch. So in my view the component has failed. However DriveRight say it has not failed...yet! The clincher of this is that DriveRight now know the part is 'faulty' and will not cover any damage as a result of continuing to drive. I'm stuck. The warranty clearly states this component is covered (Timing chain and Timing chain tensioners)...but we seem to have a disagreement on the interpretation of 'failure'. Has anyone experienced this? My bill is estimated to be $2500 to replace chain. Cheers.

oh i have the double socket.....i just dont want cables everywhere....would like to tuck it all way nicely ya know ;-)

Hi guys, I'm wanting to mount a couple of 12v/Cig lighter plugs i the back to run the kids dvd players from. Where is my nearest ignition based 12v power? I suppose I could go back to the sat unit and branch off that as I already have been there ;-) Cheers, J

Anyone else done some speaker upgrades? Cheers.

Nice thread ! Back on topic....I like the touchscreen setups...I was goingto do this too but decided to leave the Factory screen in and link to it usingthe Aux in. I have my seat faaaaaarr back to accommodate my legs andfound the centre console (where the screen is) hard to reach without a bendforward. I post some pics of my set up on the weekend, some may find itinteresting. Anyways, onto my next DIY The sound in the front seats of the car is pretty good, butsitting in the back there is no bass really coming from the rear door speakersin my M35. I was planning on either an upgrade of the in-door speakers (Any recommendations??) I hear some 6.5's will drop straight in? I think there is an amp in the back right (in front of theTV Sat?)... can I run a Bass Tube off this by any chance? What about some additional rears either side of the rearwindows? Cheers all

yeah good call ;-) however mine is still installed so I'm not sure and the one I'm looking at is online, not in my hands. ah shucks. oh well its pretty cheap I might take a punt.

cheers ! This is all I can get at present...does it tell you enough?

ok I have found a replacement, but it looks like it has a slight difference: top left as two buttons that mine does not: DSP and Reset. (see attached) Will this one still work? Will it support the rear-aux input from the TV still? Appreciate your help! J

Hi I have: CD player has the common fault of 'wont eject' If I replace with the exact same model, will everything just plug in and work ? or are there some 'catches' to this? Second question: Has any one come across a Headunit that can support the Rear-Aux-in so that I can retain the TV Tuner setup? CHeers.

Yes / No ? Adapter plugs needed too ? I assume I need to 'Open the whole dash up' to install it though like this ? Or is there another, better way to get an expansion of radio freq in New Zealand? CHeers ! J

Once again cheers for the info...its quite funny reading some of the threads as they go back in time a bit. If I read correctly, to simply get the video/audio to show on screen and play through OEM sound system you need to wire up an RCA input to the OEM tuner as shown in the thread. Steps: 1) Find my OEM Box and it should look like this: The white plug hole is a 'spare' that all the boxes should have and will be the VTR or AUX inside the OEM Tuner 2) buy or build a RCA to OEM Aux plug like this:(no.2 on right) like the attached. 3) Plug in and select VTR on the Tuner menu to get the Aux input 4) Enjoy ? I also read about the 'video disabler' when driving...is that issue relevant to my 2003 250RS as well? cheers. J

thanks for all your help man ! I'm gonna read some of the threads and then PM you for some ordering options. Just one clarification, the OEM tuner already has one ;aux' input for 3 RCA's ? like straight in? or does that need a wiring modification as well. thanks for all the info !! J

p.s Leon.....your signature link is not working ;-)

Ok I'll put some other questions here in case others want to know or know: I have a 2003 250 RS. Keen to try out one of these upgrades, hopefully its not beyond me. Some questions: 1) Does opening the 'pop up' screen automatically turn everything on or do you need to use the remote? 2) I have tried a few of the links in this thread but they no longer work, could I get the install instructions just to have a read through? 3) I ideally want to plug in my phone (Which has 3 rca out for music, video, GPS, etc all built in) and out put on the screen - I guess this will work. 4) If you 'close' the pop up screen will the signal drop or will it still output to the back 'outputs'. 5) if i dont want/need TV is this still the best unit for me or are there other options?6) Does the unit support reverse camera (I assume thats just an input) but if you put into reverse gear?7) Is the 'stock' screen ok for this stuff? The Nav screen seems a bit old, not great quality. But that could be the software too I suppose.8) What do you guys do with the DVD rom unit above the glove box? just leave as is?9) Is all the input audio (like from mp3 and DVD) 'preamp' ? So the volume etc is all controlled via the stereo still ? Leftfield question: All I really want is a video-in option for the pop-up screen: I have a spare TFT 7inch screen with two 'video in' and a power/ground w/ remote. Part of me thinks that this could replace the current pop up screen and simply be wired in. But it sounds like the whole existing DVD ROM/TV unit has complex wiring...? Or has some ever just 'uplugged' the pop up screen and replaced as I suggest? thanks guys ! Really appreciate your help.

Cheers mate I'll PM you, can the firmware upgrade be done 'after the fact' as well anyway?

OK so i'm Laaaate coming into all this but happy to hear its not new ground. I have just bought a 2003 RS 250 with stock DVD rom nav, screen, cd player. Are there any other Kiwis here? Can I get the Asuka or similar boxes in Auckland? Or can you get them on Ebay too? I'm not too fussed on the TV part, but would love to use the Video/audio in for pluggin my dvd/phone into. cheers bros !