Thanks 01SalsaXterra. Have you installed the AUX-NISS? If so, and you have the time, could you walk me through it. I'm pretty good at this stuff normally, but since I've only had my Xterra for two weeks, I'm still pretty anal about it. The other thing is that I already bought the PAC unit and it didn't work for my stereo. I'm hoping to get some feed back on this install before I open the dash up again. Cuz that was so much fun.

On a side note, has anyone tried to hard wire a cell phone into their xterra? Or is that a ridiculous question that would get me beat up by the bike racks after school.

I havent purchased the Aux-Niss unit yet. I am still looking for alternatives to the $99 price tag just for a black box with soldered connections. If you goto
informative Thread regarding hacking the Aux-input
I have been documenting the progress and frustrations..
I just read on the Maxima board that I posted above that people were getting noise with the Aux-Niss box that was due to poor grounding.. So its more reason for me to look for an alternative.
Good luck if you buy it... The instructions should be straight forward. Just plug it into the CD changer port on the back of ther radio, and use the splice connectors provided to tap into a 12 volt positive and a switched 12 volt positive.

I think we might have a bit of miscommunication. The Rockford Fosgate Heady Unit that I have has a built in 6 disc changer. There is no plug in on the back of it for any external plugs. I remember this because the Alpine I had in my old Pathfinder did have the round plug in. I'm starting to think this isn't going to work. Ironic how burning music on CD's is now considered old school. Thanks for the help though. This site is pretty great.

The thread starts out with the 8 Pin DIN connection, then by page 2 or so moves onto the 14 Pin rectangle connection.
If you dont have an external CD changer or SAT input you are unfortunately out of luck..
You could always get a FM direct line in that you plug into your radio antenna port, and it provides a direct connection to your FM on a certain station.. or an FM modulator..
Aside from that you're out of luck..
Sorry

Does anyone know if the PAC aux input will work with the 05 SE that has the satellite radio already installed? I installed the Sirius tuner and antenna kits, but still want to use an aux in for my iPod.

Thanks for any help.

I finally installed my PAC unit---works great! I tested with my mp3 player (I have the Creative Zen unit), and I got very clean sound...very pleased.

However, I did have to unplug (and leave unplugged) a wire assembly that was already plugged in to the head unit in order to plug in the PAC unit. Does anyone know what that was, or where those wires go???

That's probably part of the satellite pre-wiring that comes from the factory. The other end of that wire assembly, by the drivers kick panel, must be what goes into the back of the Sirius tuner. This also means that I can't install the PAC into my truck and keep the factory sat. radio.

no. there is no through-put. it's either/or.

Is it possible to replace the 2003 Rockford Fosgate I have with a 2005, that's compatible with an ipod?

Kappster,

I am interested in buying and installing a PAC AAI-NIS also, and looked on the Beachaudio website to get the dashboard disassembly instructions that you mentioned. I could not find them. Could you point me in the right direction? I want to see what taking the dash apart involves before I get into it.

Thanks.

Try this

http://www.xterraownersclub.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=38;t=002411#000000

Thanks! After seeing the pics, I am ready to do it.

i've already ordered this unit for my Xterra, but I haven't gotten it yet. There seems to be some confusion. Here's what sjgreatdeals.com says about the unit:

-Comes with a 3-position switch between 2 auxiliary inputs & the factory slave unit
-In order to work, slave unit must continuously be playing or XM Satellite Radio® or DVD, must be on

So is their website wrong, or what? Just curious.

So after doing a bunch of research (off and on), depending on my level of procrastination of other things, I found a discussion saying that Nissan is now offering an Ipod hook up for the Xterra 05-06 models. I'm not sure whether it'll work for previous models (like my 03), but I'm definately going to call tomorrow to find out. Apparently you'll be able to use steering wheel controls to change songs and playlists. Hopefully this isn't a really big conspiracy to mess with my mind.

not sure if this will help your X but you could always try worked on my 03 sexterra

http://www.xterraownersclub.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=675594#Post675594