Questions, Questions

[Driller]

I have been lurking in these forums for the last couple of weeks because I have almost decided on a new Titan. But, after reading numerous posts I am still a little confused and have some questions. I was hoping some of you current owners could provide some help. The following questions pertain to an LE CC with DVD and Nav. Here goes:

1. Do all LE's have an AUX port?

2. With the DVD option installed, can you still use the AUX for an iPOD or similar device?

3. Is XM radio installed by the dealer or the factory? If it is installed by the dealer, do you have to have a certain options package in order to be XM ready?

4. Are there any Nissan installed XM units out there in trucks now? Or does this option need to be ordered with a new truck?

5. With the Nav option, where is the XM artist/song info displayed? On the Nav or on the radio? If on the radio, does it scroll?

6. Has anyone installed an aftermarket deck in an LE with Nav? Is it possible? Was it a nightmare?

I apologize in advance for what are probably dumb questions but my local dealership doesn't seem to know jack. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Sammy Sandbag]

1. Do all LE's have an AUX port?

Yes

2. With the DVD option installed, can you still use the AUX for an iPOD or similar device?

Yes

3. Is XM radio installed by the dealer or the factory? If it is installed by the dealer, do you have to have a certain options package in order to be XM ready?

Dealer I think, I'm pretty sure it can be installed only on the mid grade or RF.

4. Are there any Nissan installed XM units out there in trucks now? Or does this option need to be ordered with a new truck?

No idea

5. With the Nav option, where is the XM artist/song info displayed? On the Nav or on the radio? If on the radio, does it scroll?

On the radio I believe.

6. Has anyone installed an aftermarket deck in an LE with Nav? Is it possible? Was it a nightmare?

No one that I know of, I believe it would be near impossible.

Sorry I couldn't be much more help than that. I've got an LE, but no NAV/XM.

[SarkaZm]

1. Do all LE's have an AUX port?
Yes
2. With the DVD option installed, can you still use the AUX for an iPOD or similar device?
Yes
3. Is XM radio installed by the dealer or the factory?
I don't think it is a factory option but I think your dealer will if you ask nice!
If it is installed by the dealer, do you have to have a certain options package in order to be XM ready?
I'm not sure.
4. Are there any Nissan installed XM units out there in trucks now? Or does this option need to be ordered with a new truck?
Not sure what you mean by the first part...but I believe Nissan offers an aftermarket unit for ~$300.
5. With the Nav option, where is the XM artist/song info displayed? On the Nav or on the radio? If on the radio, does it scroll?
Yes it is displayed on the nav unit if you have it. If you don't it is on the radio. No it does not scroll.
6. Has anyone installed an aftermarket deck in an LE with Nav? Is it possible? Was it a nightmare?
I have not seen that yet. I think we are all waiting for the first geuine pig (who's got $$) to do it! I have seen the video switchers installed though.

Oh yeah...Welcome to the forum!

[Driller]

This forum is awesome and very friendly. How refreshing. Thanks for the very quick replies. I would love to see a picture of the Nav with XM radio artist/song info displayed if anyone has the time. Thanks again.

[nbzly]

The XM option is for an auxilary XM reciver, Nissan is offering one made by delphi. It is the same as one you would buy at an electronics store, the song title/ artist is displayed on that unit. Dealer wants $400 but you can buy the delphi roady at best buy for 119, it works great.

[Sammy Sandbag]

Nbzly, the xm option from Nissan is just the tuner, the display and controls are still managed on the factory HU. Maybe your dealer is offering something extra.

[nbzly]

I guess it is Sammy, the one they had on display was hooked up to the RF and they had it quite poorly mounted on the dash, but it was the same thing you would buy aftermarket. Maybe the dealer is confused.........naaawwww!

[Driller]

I guess this is the very reason I am confused - conflicting reports.

[Sammy Sandbag]

Nbzly, sounds as if your dealer had installed an aftermarket XM tuner. The oem XM is just a tuner that mounts under the dash next to the oem amp and all the controls are handled on the HU. Do a search Driller and you can find some topics directly related to the Nissan XM option, there's even some pictures of the text display on the HU.

[bestatchess]

1. Do all LE's have an AUX port?

Yes

2. With the DVD option installed, can you still use the AUX for an iPOD or similar device?

Yes, although the level of the AUX in is substantially lower than the CD volume, so you will have to crank up the volume on the IPOD or whatever if you want to match the CD volume level. Alternatively, you can adjust the head unit volume when switching between CD & AUX.

3. Is XM radio installed by the dealer or the factory?

Both the dealer and factory can install, although most commonly done by dealer I believe. There was a post that it can be ordered as a factory installed option.

If it is installed by the dealer, do you have to have a certain options package in order to be XM ready?

"XM ready" or "pre-wired" only means that there is an NBUS cable under the dash from the head unit to connect to the XM receiver. You can look under the dash to verify if the NBUS cable is present. Here are the XM installation instructions:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/satelli...04%20Titan.pdf

Note that many people use a different antenna than the through the glass antenna described in the instructions, such as a roof mount antenna installed through the third brake light.

4. Are there any Nissan installed XM units out there in trucks now? Or does this option need to be ordered with a new truck?

The only XM unit I have seen at a dealer was dealer installed, with a roof mount antenna. There was a post on this forum that XM could be ordered as a $400 option.

5. With the Nav option, where is the XM artist/song info displayed? On the Nav or on the radio? If on the radio, does it scroll?

There is no "radio display" on my RF with the NAV. Everything is displayed on the NAV screen. It does not scroll. Nissan XM works through steering wheel controls. You can also cycle to XM by repeatedly pushing the dash RADIO button. With XM playing, the AUDIO button gives you Title & Artist (but it doesn't scroll on the NAV display) and the PGM/RPT button cycles through the various categories of XM channels (Decades, Country, etc.) You can cycle to the correct category with the PGM/RPT button and then hit the Tune button to select stations in the category. The XM display on the NAV screen could have been alot better considering the high price of Nissan's XM receiver (more than 2x Delphi & Commander), but it works O.K.

6. Has anyone installed an aftermarket deck in an LE with Nav? Is it possible? Was it a nightmare?

I have seen no posts where this was done (I have a keen interest in this subject). I think it would be difficult to preserve integration of factory DVD (with two channel audio so front occupants listen to a CD while rear seat occupants listen to the DVD through wireless headphones), NAV guide voice, steering wheel controls, and Nissan XM receiver.

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[Driller]

Thanks again for taking the time to respond. I look forward to driving my new Titan. Now if I could only decide on a color.

[Sammy Sandbag]

Now if I could only decide on a color.

Join the Smoke Mafia, or we'll break your legs, Misery style.

[Driller]

Actually, I was thinking of mature smoke a.k.a. "black".