[Sabre66]

If anyone is having problems with the RF radio reception or performance, you should call 1800-nissan1. I did and they said I was the first person to register a complaint about the problem. My FM reception is terrible, especially when moving. The dealer check the connections and could find nothing wrong with that. The dealer contacted Nissan for some guidance. I was pleased to find that the dealership was so progressive. When talking to the Nissan rep, he said that Country Nissan had called in with the problem. Sounds like the type of service department that will do good by me.

Anyhow, Nissan needs to see how widespread the problem may or may not be, so call if you have the radio problem.

:computern

The main problem i've found is that the radio doesn't sound nearly as good as CD's do. The system doesn't even play the bass when the radio is on. When you toss in a CD though it's like a concert hall.

Not sure what the problem is.

 

[Sabre66]

We are starting to get close to the same page now.

On all of my high quality home theater equipment, and most amps which have multiple inputs, there is a bias or level control. Some are hardware some are soft/firmware.

These need to be leveled so as you switch from one to another they provide the same dB level from the output. My wife's 04 Maxima has the same style of radio, and it does NOT change in volume from one mode to the other. She also can receive radio stations I cannot when we are parked next to each other.

This is what we want Nissan to review with R/F and fix. Find why reception is so poor, and adjust the amp to provide even output levels.

My Pathfinder Bose w/6-disc CD changer had the same noticeable volume difference between CD and radio operation. I think you're right when you say the bias level control is outta wack, but i don't think it can be adjusted in these type of factory OEM units. It would be nice if there was a bias control mode, but looking at the manual there's not.

My radio reception is on par with my Pathfinder's, which wasn't all that hot until i got out of the boonies and closer to DC or Baltimore.

I can live with it until somebody truly IDs the problem. :coolsmile

 

[Sabre66]

I have been reading many compliants on this board in reference to the radio problems. I have been considering purchasing the Titan, but I am concerned about this problem. I think if many of the people that are having this problem report it to the Office Of Defects, then Nissan may wakeup and take some action. The web site of Office Of Defects is:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/complain/complaintsearch.cfm

You would be able to file the problem there. The more people that file the complaint, the quicker Nissan should take action.

If you let the "radio" issue stop you from buying the Titan...you're missing out, way out. Heck if you're that concerned don't get the RF system and put in an aftermarket set up later. Once you get behind the wheel and hear the the engine rumble you won't listen want to anything else anyways. :upsidedow