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Also, I am located in Columbus, Ohio. Has anyone gotten this problem resolved in Ohio?
So I started strolling the "interwebz" for solutions. I did the obvious and changed all the corresponding fuses and still nothing.
I called Infiniti Consumer affairs and gave them my VIN number, unfortunately, they told me that this wasn't covered under a recall at least for me and my extended warranty has expired.
So I bit the bullet and called the dealership. They were aware of the problem but quoted me a price of $600 to repair it. Now my car is almost 10 years old and wasn't really looking into putting $600 minimum to replace it.
So I looked around New Jersey for places that could possibly repair it. Each place wasn't necessarily aware and were hesitant to do any work on it.
It then dawned on me, what if there wasn't an issue and I just wanted to replace my radio? So I called the dealership again and asked what the $600 covered and was informed a new radio and that the wiring for the AC ran through the radio. I then pressed them, well, what's to stop me from just purchasing a new radio from Best Buy. Then said, if they wired it through the stereo, there shouldn't be a problem.
So I called Best Buy, and they said, they could replace a radio in a G35 and were cognizant of the AC wiring. However, I would have to purchases some additional materials, wiring and a new face plate for my stereo.
I purchased the Metra Kit, antenna adapter, and the amplifier integration harness through Amazon.
I bought a $90 stereo from Best Buy. Cost $50 to install it. With the previous purchased and a couple of new parts, it totaled a little over $325 for everything.
Air conditioner is controllable again and the stereo works great.
Only think is the new buttons for my air conditioner look a little "cheap" from the Metra kit.
Otherwise, I'm happy. I paid about half of what I would have paid going to Infiniti.
You can post a name and the name of the company - let people google for the rest. Thanks!
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I finally found a guy on eBay who would fix the problem for $160. All I had to do was remove the radio and send it to him. But, as it turns out, we're both in LA so I drove to his shop in El Monte and he fixed the problem for $200. ($160 for the repair, $40 to remove and re-install.) In and out in under an hour. No aftermarket parts needed.
Before I left I asked what the problem was. (I'd heard it was a bad audio finisher board, but that's not right.) According to John, the guy who fixed it, some solder connections fail and kill the power. Which kills the power to the HVAC controls as well.
I had it done today and so far so good. It came with a 90 day warranty.
You can reach John through eBay (member xw1600) or info@oemfactoryradio.com.
Or, if you don't live in the LA area, you can probably find a competent radio tech to do the same thing.
I hope this helps.
BTW, I just read the message a dozen replies up about the same guy.
thanks for your information. I have the same problem. my ac turns on by itself and I cannot turn off the ac neither can I turn on the radio. hey can you give me the info of the shop that did the repair. I would like to bring my car in to get it fixed.
thanks
Thanks, if you are still available on this site.
Dann
Female electrician
I need to repair my 2003 G35 which now has the AC on full blast w/o any way to control it nor the radio.
Did the "fix" from 2009 work long enough for you? I am considering that same fix versus a new car stereo.
Thanks
Another happy G Owner
Where/who fixed it for you?
I am in Dallas and don't know if there is any G35 gurus to do this. I did see the Florida outfit (Factory Car Stereo Repair : www.carstereohelp.com).
Thanks
My electrical problem with the radio/AC controls is Fixed! WOOOHOOO! All for under $225. Compared to the dealer's quote of $1,500. I went with the fix on post #153. My husband removed the radio, with the help of you tube. I sent the radio to Nahhed at Electronic Masters in Deluth, GA. (Need to send a money order) Received the radio back about 1 week later, installed and is working just great! Great timing since the weather has changed and I don't need the A/C cranking in my face anymore.
Many thanks to all you, I couldn't have done it with out you.
I am having the same electrical/AC problem with my 2003 G35.
The solution in Post #452 sounds great. Does anyone know where I could get this done in Canada?
I don't live in TO but I go there a few times a year so if you have the time I would appreciate the name and address where you got your car fixed.
They are in Mississauga, near the airport.
2311 Anson Dr., Unit B
Mississauga,
Ontario
L5S 1G1,
phone:
(905) 673-0090
http://dev.am.ca/dm11/cont.html
People keep referencing post #'s, but even while logged in, I don't see any post numbers anywhere. Can you please tell me where to look or do I activate them somewhere? thanks
Question - for me I have the issue of both the center console (navigation/radio) that froze the other day, therefore debilitating the air and radio feature. I turned my car off and back on and it went back to normal. But... prior to that i'd first noticed the speedometer area's lights had started flickering and turning off in areas - so the combination of things really started to worry me. Does anybody knows if replacing the radio solves both the console AND flickering dashboard lights issues or are they separate problems? Thanks!!
http://forums.edmunds.com/post/quote/8754/Comment_4160582
My dealer quoted me $1500 to replace both the audio board and the radio (refurbished).
Anyhow, I've read through all these 15 pages worth of posts ... is the replacement choices below any different if the car has the NAV system?
I see my options really as being the following:
OPTION1 - replace with unit from john huang for roughly $250 before crediting the return (xw1600 on ebay) --
Question - has anyone who's replaced it with one of his units had any issues if you've had it 1+ year?
OPTION2 - Get the metra kit (PN 99-7604), Amp Integration Harness (70-7551), Antenna Adapter (40-NI20), PAC ROEMNIS2 (2003 model only, factory premium sound interface) and a radio/deck of my choosing. I see this as the most expensive option ($500-700) but it should fix the issue once and for all.
Question - Does my built-in NAV require a different metra kit or anything? I couldn't see anyone definitively talk about it in prior posts. Or is the NAV completely separate from the radio/ac control/etc?
OPTION3 - bring the unit into a Clarion service station and have them replace it with a refurbished unit as someone else mentioned which has upgraded electronics to fix this issue.
Has anyone experienced this problem PLEASE HELP!!! Thanks in advance Foxx2