Posted: Aug 03 2004 at 6:58pm | IP Logged

the older radios were clarion...these are pans... just depends on the part number and the face plate number..

Posted: Aug 09 2004 at 9:17am | IP Logged

     I just got back from Nissan.  First the tech. said he could not hear the problem, but after I asked he admitted he did not drive it, just sat there and could not hear the problem.  Thanks to the post of the TSB on this forum, we went for a ride, quickly heard the problem and they have ordered me new radio, just like everyone told me they would.  Overall a good experience today.

Good Luck everyone, keep spanking those HEMI's !!!!

Posted: Aug 10 2004 at 8:55pm | IP Logged

Here's the servie bulletin...

http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownership/Bulletins/Nissan/2004/ NTB04-087.htm

And All Service Bulletins.

http://www.nissantitan.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=569&PN=1

Posted: Sep 04 2004 at 4:05pm | IP Logged

     I asked my dealer about the Rockford system. They said that system was not the same and does not qualify for replacement.  I had my radio changed Monday and it works much better than the original.  The reception still is not fantastic, but at least it does not fade to a different level every 1/8 mile.  I added a 10" sub, 6 Infinity Kappa speakers, and two amps ( 4 ch, 2 ch).  Sounds great now.

     I don't know that I trust my dealer for the quote on the Rockford system though.  They severly scratched my radio display, A/C controls, and center console when replacing my radio.  The airbag light has also been flashing ever since.  They looked at the damage immediatley, after I pointed out the obvious, and ordered all new pieces.  NOT a great experience at this dealer, time to go a bit farther down the road to the newer dealer.  Good luck all.

Posted: Sep 15 2004 at 10:33pm | IP Logged

i don't know if mine is good or not!!  it is pre-june, so it qualifies for the TSB, but...

i have the RF.  it sounds like crap in my opinion, but i don't think i've heard this fade problem.  mine mostly sounds weak.  the cd's sound much much better.  so, i don't know whether to ask for it to be replaced or not.  can anyone be more specific on the fade?  what fades?

critter

Posted: Sep 20 2004 at 2:32pm | IP Logged

It's quite noticable. For me it's most common when coasting from 50mph to 40 mph. Weather or not the SSV is enabled, you get a difference in tone. The TSB decribes it as a change from stereo to mono. I' say that's the best description of what I hear.

I do agree with everyone else... the output on the CD is greater than the radio. I'll be asking for my replacement on the next service, which should be in a month or so.