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I did a quick search and couldn't find a definitive answer. I have an '06 FX35 with navi and sat radio. Has anyone successfully connected their iphone using the factory ipod integration kit? If so, where did you order it and what parts did you order? Did you lose any presets, could you control it via the controls on the steering wheel, and did it charge the phone?
 
I'm currently looking into the same thing, only connecting it to my aftermarket system. My head unit has a usb connection so I'm looking to go that route first. my second option is to intergrate and splice my IPOD cable and see if that will work. it will be part of my weekend test to see what will be best and being able to use all functions via Iphone. this is the main reason for me getting the phone in the first place, to intergrate into my FX.
 
Which iPhone do you have? 3G or the previous gen?

I'm using this nissan ipod integration kit:
http://nissanipod.com/storename/nissanipodcom/dept/242839/ItemDetail-10027321.aspx

It's easy to install, the cables are long, you don't have to tap the SAT receiver in the trunk. It can play, change tracks/playlists, show info etc using radio controls in ALL ipods/iphones. It won't charge with 3G iPhone and the latest generation iPods. The charging issue is due to a change Apple made recently. Starting with iPhone 3G, they changed the charging voltage from 12V to 5V (ie, Firewire charging specs to USB charging specs). These latest gen devices won't charge but it will work fine other ways. There are currently two workarounds:
1) Kensington 4 in 1 charger:
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http://us.kensington.com/html/11205.html

This has a female ipod socket at the bottom (to be plugged into your nissan cable) and male on top (plugged to ipod/iphone). It transfers everything except charging features of the stock nissan cable. Charging is handled through the cigarette lighter socket

2) Ridax charge converter:
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http://home.swipnet.se/ridax/connector.htm?connipod.htm

This is and adapter similar to Kensington. Female socket below, male above. The only difference is that it has a DC/DC converter so it doesn't need power from lighter socket.

NOW, if you have a custom ashtray dock like me, Kensington will be too jiggly and won't stay in place. If you keep your iphone at the cup holder or somewhere it'll stay flat or static, you won't have any issues with it except the extra cables. Ridax converter is similar as well but I haven't tried it (as it's not out yet completely).

My ashtray dock is similar to this guys:
http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=17983

It has a custom PCB and the stock iPod Touch dock cover butchered to fit into the ashtray :smile:


edit: if you have the previous gen iphone, just get the front kit and don't worry about these two adapters/chargers...
 

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Deecarp said:
I'm currently looking into the same thing, only connecting it to my aftermarket system. My head unit has a usb connection so I'm looking to go that route first.
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If your head unit supports ipods, integrating an iphone is just way too easy. Just plug in your stock iphone cable to the usb plug.. If it doesn't support ipods, why the heck did you get it??

JK.. :tongue: If there's no ipod support, what does the usb do? Works as storage integration?
 
I have the 3G and my head unit does support and IPOD, but the plug for the IPOD in my FX doesn't except the IPhone, it says the devices is not Compatible. so I'll have to splice wires to swap connectors.
 
it should work, what you need to do in plug it in and it will say it's not compatible or something like that but you need to hold the home key down for 5 to 10 seconds and it will go to the home screen and you will be able to use it!!! That's it :wink:
 
Deecarp said:
I have the 3G and my head unit does support and IPOD, but the plug for the IPOD in my FX doesn't except the IPhone, it says the devices is not Compatible. so I'll have to splice wires to swap connectors.
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It will play music and do everything except charging even if it says that. If you're definitely going for a splice, good luck.
You'll need this for the pinouts:
http://pinouts.ru/Devices/ipod_pinout.shtml

You'll also need to find out cables coming out from pins 19 & 20, reduce them to 5v with resistors (they're 12v), connect them to pin 23 (usb power) and connect the ground (pins 29 & 30) to pin 16 (usb ground). This will get your cable charging the ipod. If you want to get rid of the incompatible sign as well, I believe you'll need to use a 500Kohm resistor on the cable for pin 21.. Not sure on the last one though..

That said, getting newer ipods/iphones working is not a simple splicing task. You'll need the same charge converters I mentioned above because your USB outlet from your head unit doesn't support 5V charging as well.. Instead of all the splicing and trouble, I'd just get the ridax converter...
 
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