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Retain factory USB with aftermarket head unit

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#1 ·
Hoping this exists and someone has done it. Bought a Kenwood DDNX9705S head unit and all the accessories (ASWC-1, etc), but I'd like to be able to use the factory USB/Aux port and have it connect to my new head unit. Is there a USB adapter needed or harness for this to work? I don't want to put a cable in my glove box as I'd prefer a cleaner installation. Option 2 - Is there a USB extender that can fill in one of the blanks on the dash?

Vehicle is 2017 Titan SL w/ Rockford and Nav.

Option 3(?) - came across this from Scosche, but can't seem to find any reviews on this thing https://www.scosche.com/lnn10 - this would replace the ASWC-1, but I'm okay with that!
 
#2 · (Edited)
check the connector at the back of the factory radio. inside the plug may be a mini usb-b connection. Which all you would need to get is a $5 adapter from somewhere (mini usb-b to usb-A). That's how it was in my 2016 frontier. My 12 Titan didn't have usb, so just bought a aux/usb add on.

should look like the end of this
[ame]https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-2-0-Cable-Male/dp/B00NH13S44/ref=asc_df_B00NH13S44/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167126093426&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10693936477771952807&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=200517&hvtargid=pla-299575812713&psc=1[/ame]

then you'd just need this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/new-USB-2-...008&rk=9&rkt=12&sd=282708444027&itm=352115752428&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219
 
#3 ·
check the connector at the back of the factory radio. inside the plug may be a mini usb-b connection. Which all you would need to get is a $5 adapter from somewhere (mini usb-b to usb-A). That's how it was in my 2016 frontier. My 12 Titan didn't have usb, so just bought a aux/usb add on.

should look like the end of this
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics...mt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=200517&hvtargid=pla-299575812713&psc=1

then you'd just need this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/new-USB-2-...008&rk=9&rkt=12&sd=282708444027&itm=352115752428&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

Thanks

Found this image of the factory USB/Aux port - I can't find many images of rear of the factory head unit that details the USB connection; just that it shows the larger black connector. Maybe just a Mini USB B to USB A to connect to the new head unit?
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#6 ·
A little research seems to indicate this is a common connection on Nissans. The Rogue cable that terminates in that connector is 24018-1VK0A. It’s a $70 harness, so I wouldn’t buy one just to cut it off, but knowing it’s common across a lot of models says a quick trip to the U-pull-It might reap rewards.


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#8 ·
Quick update: Mini USB B plugs directly into the factory USB port in the dash on 2017 Nissan Titan. Just used a Mini USB B to USB A to connect to the new Kenwood HU. So you CAN use the factory USB plug with aftermarket stereos.

Shop is having a hard time getting steering wheel controls, but will try during the work week when they can call support. They're saying the ASWC-1 isn't seeing the Titan. Will update on progress..

I chose the Kenwood DDX9705S. Pretty decent HU for the price since Kenwood just released the next models. Interface is fast and responsive. Not a very bright screen inside of our Titans due to the glare from the top. Same goes for the factory stereo. Maybe there's some kind of hood that can be installed to reduce the glare? The Kenwood should be plenty bright at night.

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#10 ·
Make sure they're not using the crappy tapping connectors you get with the ASWC-1. I was trying to use those and it wouldn't find my vehicle, then I cut the wires and connected with butt connectors and it worked.
 
#12 ·
Did you install it or have it installed? Anything special in terms of the wiring? It seems pretty straightforward and the ASWC-1 should program itself. The Kenwood did have pretty old firmware when it was installed, and I updated it after I got the truck back. Shop wants the truck during the week so they can call support.

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#17 ·
I would definitely stay away from doing colors on the Axxess instructions, stick to pin #s . I've found 9/10 times Axxess is wrong with the wire colors. And the ASWC-1 REALLY despises connections that are not direct, i.e. through a harness. I've only had luck with those directly spliced to the wires. Granted, that's MY OWN personal experiences.

That was on my Maxima, Murano, and Frontier........my Altima did pretty good with it.

For the Titan, i got the PAC SWI-RC and has worked like a dream from day one. Same install basically.