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I have a 2002 V35 350GT sedan and the radio/CD etc and the climate control system are not working. It was happening intermittantly about once a week or so but now does not work at all. It would shut down for a few seconds or sometimes a minute or so. To me it sounds like something loose.

It seems that it is not getting power but when you turn on the lights all the lights on the radio and cc work but none of the buttons work. The display on the middle dash works and shows the time and temperature. 'Auto A/C' is showing permanently and both the temperatures are stuck on 18 degrees. The fan speed display varies most times you start the engine, sometimes it's 1 bar, then 3 bars next time etc. The icon that shows the air distribution varies most times when you start the car. It may show air to the face and feet, next time it may be just the face then next time it could be feet. Lucky it's not winter because if you get 4 bars on the fan and air directed to the feet with the air con on you would freeze.

It's strange that the lights work but the buttons don't. I've checked fuses and looked at the obvious things but haven't pulled the centre console out as yet. I'm hoping someone may have had a similar problem and can give me some tips. Here's hoping.

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Hey mate this is a common problem and its actually happening to me at the moment.

It is an expensive fix and would be more worth your while to do what im doing and upgrading to a double-din headunit (Clarion CX501 to be exact)

The auto a/c is a feature of the car that controls the fan speed etc depending on the temperature and the engine temperature so if you want to warm up the fan speed will be very low until the car is warm and the heater will actually work.

Anyway the symptoms are the same at mine.

Chris rogers covers it here as well: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/240794-v35-faq-read-first-before-posting/

Heres an example of the easiest way for you to install a double din: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/METRA-99-7604-INFINITI-G35-03-04-SILVER-DASH-KIT-COMBO-/181072427505?pt=US_Car_Audio_Video_Dashboard_Installation_Kits&hash=item2a28c1f9f1

Although the metra kits arent perfect and it would be better if you could source a JDM double din fascia (found on base models, same as M35 stagea)

If you are worried about the 18deg, im pretty sure unplugging your battery will turn the aircon off.

good luck!

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