We recently leased a beautiful 2008 Pathfinder. The vehicle has Bose Sound, XM, and navigation. When we were about to drive it off the lot, I asked the manager whether the stereo supported true iPod integration rather than just support for audio in. He claimed that it did, and all we'd have to do is go down to Best Buy and buy a special cable.
As it turns out (surprise!), I cannot find any reference to any such magical cable anywhere in the Owner's Manual nor on the web. The closest thing I can find is something called the "Nissan iPod Interface Kit", but the ones listed only claim support for 2004-2006. So my question is, what options do we have for true iPod integration? Does Nissan officially offer some type of solution, or do we need to go with a third party solution? Thanks for your help.
Roadgeek, I just bought a new Pathfinder 2008 that comes with the Ipod integration you need a cable like this one Dynex® - 6' 3.5mm Stereo Extension Cable - Black - DX-MP35B, You wont be able to control the Ipod from the radio so you will have to select ur song in the ipod which i think nissan should have made the radio to control the Ipod but they didnt. You dont need any special cables just go to bestbuy buy that cable it work for me.
I have the iPod interface kit made by Nissan for my 2005 Pathy. It integrates the iPod into the NAV display. I don't know if it works with he changes made in the 2008 model... call them to see.
Thanks, everyone, for the information. I called the dealership a few days ago and found out that the official iPod connector part for the 2008 Pathfinder isn't even out yet. The guy in their parts department said that it'll likely be compatible with the 2007, but he wasn't sure. He estimated that it should be out sometime in the next few months.
It's unfortunate that the service manager at Port City Nissan in Portsmouth, NH either didn't know this, or lied to us.
Anyway, I wanted to post a follow up for anyone else who finds themselves in a similar situation.
I hade a similar experience with my dealer. Actually, I had bought the "Ipod Interface Kit" as advertised in the 2008 Pathfinder / Armada brochure and on the nissan official site... To learn before delivery that the kit was compatible with up to 2007 models only!!
So for the time being I have to stick with the Aux. cable.... Hopefully they will have a compatible IPod Interface out shortly.
Aside from this issue, had great service and buying experience with Coupal & Brassard Chambly Nissan.
They have listed on their website an ipod interface specifically for 2008 with or without sat radio. They also have it listed on ebay with an installation guide.
I hade a similar experience with my dealer. Actually, I had bought the "Ipod Interface Kit" as advertised in the 2008 Pathfinder / Armada brochure and on the nissan official site... To learn before delivery that the kit was compatible with up to 2007 models only!!
So for the time being I have to stick with the Aux. cable.... Hopefully they will have a compatible IPod Interface out shortly.
Aside from this issue, had great service and buying experience with Coupal & Brassard Chambly Nissan.
Do you have the part numbers of the interface you bought that wouldn't work?
I don't have the part numbers of the interface I "tried" to buy, I'll see if I can get them on monday.
Btw, I didn't actually test it to confirm if it did not work, the purchase of the interface was stopped before delivery when a guy from Nissan Toronto told my dealer it would not work with the 2008 model...
As for the part numbers being alike, it seems there is a slight difference in 1 of the components, maybe a differnet cable or connector or whatever?!?
Nissan Pathfinder iPod Interface 2008 With Satellite Radio 999U7-VR002 999U7-VS000 999U7-VS001 $235.00 $235.00
Nissan Pathfinder iPod Interface 2005-2007 With Satellite Radio 999U7-ST000 999U7-VS000 999U7-VS001 $235.00 $235.00
So, when are you buying the kit to let us know if it works?
I don't have the part numbers of the interface I "tried" to buy, I'll see if I can get them on monday.
Btw, I didn't actually test it to confirm if it did not work, the purchase of the interface was stopped before delivery when a guy from Nissan Toronto told my dealer it would not work with the 2008 model...
As for the part numbers being alike, it seems there is a slight difference in 1 of the components, maybe a differnet cable or connector or whatever?!?
Nissan Pathfinder iPod Interface 2008 With Satellite Radio 999U7-VR002 999U7-VS000 999U7-VS001 $235.00 $235.00
Nissan Pathfinder iPod Interface 2005-2007 With Satellite Radio 999U7-ST000 999U7-VS000 999U7-VS001 $235.00 $235.00
So, when are you buying the kit to let us know if it works?
I did notice that after I had written the post. That number is the actual interface module. The other parts are just the cables.
A search of 999U7-VR002 on google yields some interesting results. Seems it is also used for the Infiniti FX and Murano.
One thread in particular makes me think it's stiill the wrong part.
I tried to contact my sales rep today, but he was not there (big snow storm over here!!). Should be able to contact him tomorrow!
I did get a reply from bancroftaccessories.com though after I emailed them regarding this product: iPOD INTERFACE - Item #: 999U7-VR000 to check out if an equivalent was available for the 2008 pathfinder :
Quote:
Nissan has not released a kit for the 2008 Pathfinder yet. As soon as they do, we will have it on the site.
Thank you,
Erik Wiinikainen
Bertera Nissan of Auburn
Bancroft Chrysler Jeep
Bancroft Accessories
talked with my dealer... He confirmed to me that the iPod interface is not yet available and that the part numbers for the "2008 iPod Interface" on leesparts.com are not a match to the "New" interface.
talked with my dealer... He confirmed to me that the iPod interface is not yet available and that the part numbers for the "2008 iPod Interface" on leesparts.com are not a match to the "New" interface.
Guess we'll have to wait a bit more?!?!
Did you get a response from leesparts.com?
That sucks. No response from leesparts yet.
Since your dealer says the part numbers don't match for the new interface, does that mean he has the new part numbers?
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