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03-05 Nissan Murano

CD Changer Clarion / Bose
PN-2530H / 28188 CA000
PN-2764H / 28188 CC200
Single CD Player Clarion / Non-Bose
PN-2529H / 28185 CA000
Six CD changer jammed, clicks, will not play CD's, err message, and/or distorted audio on CD, $295. Before repair, try disconnecting one of the battery terminals for several minutes then reconnect. This may act as a "Reset" and bring the changer back to working condition. Otherwise, repair is needed.
No audio but all stereo functions work, you may have seen smoke from the dash or an electrical burn smell when this problem occurred, $225-295.

Single CD player, will not accept CD, will not play CD, will not eject CD, $125.

'00-03 Nissan Maxima
2000 Single CD Player, no display, CD skips, sounds scratchy, CD does not operate properly, CD does not work properly or intermittent, $195.
2001-03 Six CD Changer, changer jammed, clicks, will not play CD's, err message, and/or distorted audio on CD, one side of audio missing on CD only, $295. Before repair, try disconnecting one of the battery terminals for several minutes then reconnect. This may act as a "Reset" and bring the changer back to working condition. Otherwise, repair is needed. No output, you may have a burnt component smell from the stereo.
2000-2003 NO DISPLAY, $145. However, repair rate can go to $295, eject all CD's before sending. CD's remaining in stereo can cause damage to the changer and need repair. No output, you may have a burnt component smell from the stereo?
Single CD Players / Bose Clarion Stereo Bose Clarion Six CD Changers Non Bose Clarion Stereos
CN638 / PN-2281D-A,D,G
CN688 / PN-2281D-B,E
CNA08 / PN-2281D-C,F
CNB28 / PN-2383D-A
CNB38 / PN-2383D-B
CNB98 / PN-2383D-C
CR070 / PN-2432D-A
CR080 / PN-2451D
CR090 / PN-2451D
CR100 / PN-2451D
CN628 / PN-2280D-A
CN628 / PN-2280D-B

'04-06 Nissan Maxima
Clarion Bose

Six CD Changer and Single CD Player
(With Dash Panel)


(
Maxima stereo without dash panel)

Six CD changer will not accept CD, will not eject, or gears grind, $295. Before repair, try disconnecting one of the battery terminals for several minutes then reconnect. This may act as a "Reset" and bring the changer back to working condition. Otherwise, repair is needed. CD player jammed, will not eject, intermittent or distorted channel (usually left side).

Single CD player will not accept CD, will not eject, or gears grind, $125. Only CD player is needed in shop for repair.
Car Stereo Removal instructions are posted on the website.
Six CD(Bose)    
28188 CA000 PN-2530H CA000
28188 7Y300 PN-2532D 7Y300
28188 CG000 PN-2548N CG000
Single CD
(Non-Bose)
   
28188 7Y000 PN-2531D  

'99-01 Nissan Altima Pathfinder
'98-99 Nissan Maxima
Clarion /
BOSE

CN518 / PN-2261D / 28188 4L810
CN588 / PN-2261K / 28188 3H110
No Display, $110.
Intermittent or no CD, unit powers up with no audio, no display, no power, volume control does not work or is erratic, cassette cycles or attempts to eject without cassette inserted, $190-195.
w/Clock Button
CN538 / PN-2261F / 28188 7J100
CNA18 / PN-2261
CNA68 / PN-2273N
Clarion / Active System

CN548 / PN-2260I
96-99 Nissan
Maxima /Altima / Pathfinder
Clarion / BOSE
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
CN425 / PN-2121D
CN435 / PN-2121
CN515 / PN-2121K
CN525 / PN-2121K
CN555 / PN-2121D
CN575 / PN-2121D
Intermittent or no CD, unit powers up with no audio, no display, no power, volume control does not work or is erratic, cassette cycles or attempts to eject without cassette inserted and may drain car battery, $190-195.

96-99 Nissan Altima (Non-Bose) Clarion Active System

Nissan Altima
CN525 / PN-2213C
CN525 / PN-2213I-A
CN618 / PN2273I
Nissan Primera
CN695 / PN-2122F
Intermittent or no CD, unit powers up with no audio, no display, no power, volume control does not work or is erratic, cassette cycles or attempts to eject without cassette inserted, $190-195.


95-96 Nissan Maxima
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Clarion / BOSE
CN503 / PN-2083D
(Small power button)
'95-96 Nissan Altima
CN523 / PN-2124D
CN533 / PN-2124I
 
'95-96 AM/FM/CASS/CD COMBO, many related problems found with these stereos. No display or intermittent. Car stereo dead, on with no sound, intermittently has sound, will not turn on, then it will turn on and work fine (for a short while, sometimes longer), no tape or ejects on it's own, tape mechanism attempts to eject without tape, no or intermittent display or a combination of these listed problems. Repair estimate includes parts and maintenance of all known problems, $195.
Nissan Versa

Clarion
CY20D / PN-2813L / 28185-EM31C
 
Six CD changer jammed, clicks, will not play CD's, err message, and/or distorted audio on CD, $295. Before repair, try disconnecting one of the battery terminals for several minutes then reconnect. This may act as a "Reset" and bring the changer back to working condition. Otherwise, repair is needed.
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Nissan Maxima / Altima / 300zx
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
Bose Amplifiers

Speakers snap, crackle, pop, sizzle, have high pitch squeal, sound distorted, low or no output. Amplifiers at speakers $80 ea.

Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
Front Maxima Bose Speakers w/amps
Speakers snap, crackle, pop, sizzle, have high pitch squeal, sound distorted, low or no output. Amplifiers at speakers $80 ea.
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
Rear Maxima Bose Speakers w/amps
Speakers snap, crackle, pop, sizzle, have high pitch squeal, sound distorted, low or no output. Amplifiers at speakers $80 ea.
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
Nissan Maxima Front Bose Speaker w/amp
Speakers snap, crackle, pop, sizzle, have high pitch squeal, sound distorted, low or no output. Amplifiers at speakers $80 ea.
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose repair
300ZX Rear Bose Speaker w/amp
Speakers snap, crackle, pop, sizzle, have high pitch squeal, sound distorted, low or no output. Amplifiers at speakers $80 ea.

NOTE - Some '95-97 Maxima Bose Systems, rear speakers do not work is a blown fuse. w/amplifier

Nissan Armada
Six CD Changer, changer jammed, clicks, will not play CD's, err message, and/or distorted audio on CD, one side of audio missing on CD only, $295. Before repair, try disconnecting one of the battery terminals for several minutes then reconnect. This may act as a "Reset" and bring the changer back to working condition. Otherwise, repair is needed.
'05+ Nissan Altima
Matsushita Bose Stereo

28185 ZB202 / CQ-EN2362X
28185 ZB20C / CQ-EN2462X
 

Six CD changer jammed, will not accept or eject CD's, gears sound like grinding and other problems, $295 includes thorough rebuild for all known problems. Before repair, try disconnecting one of the battery terminals for several minutes then reconnect. This may act as a "Reset" and bring the changer back to working condition. Otherwise, repair is needed.

CD works, radio does not work, $125.

Both problems, CD and radio do not work, $295.


Nissan Altima
Matsushita non-Bose Stereo

28185 ZB10B / CQ-JN2463X
 

Single CD player, will not accept CD, will not play CD, will not eject CD, $125.

CD works, radio does not work, $125.

Both problems, CD and radio do not work, $195.

'04-06 Nissan Quest
Control Panel w/CD Player

CD Player and Stereo
 
CD player will not eject or play CD's, $125.

No volume but volume level changes in display when rotating knob, erratic volume, loud volume from one or more speaker and unable to control, $100.
 
(Quest stereo without dash panel)
 28185-5Z081 / PN-2540Q Visteon # 18G815-ACPC62


 

Nissan Pathfinder
Clarion / Bose

CN040 / PN-2439N
CN050 / PN-2439N
CR190 / PN-2543N
CR200 / PN-2543
 
Six CD changer jammed, will not accept or eject CD's, gears sound like grinding and other problems, $295 includes thorough rebuild for all known problems. Before repair, try disconnecting one of the battery terminals for several minutes then reconnect. This may act as a "Reset" and bring the changer back to working condition. Otherwise, repair is needed.
No or intermittent display, push buttons on face do not work, but steering wheel controls work, $175.
02-04 Nissan Altima

Matsushita / Panasonic
CQ-JN2261X / 28185 3Z710
 
Single CD player skips or will not play CD's, $185-195.
02-04 Nissan Altima / Bose

Matsushita / Panasonic
PY530 / CQ-JN2261X / 28185 3Z710
PY540 / CQ-JN2261Z / 28185 3Z720
 
Six CD changer jammed, will not accept or eject CD's, gears sound like grinding and other problems, $295 includes thorough rebuild for all known problems. Before repair, try disconnecting one of the battery terminals for several minutes then reconnect. This may act as a "Reset" and bring the changer back to working condition. Otherwise, repair is needed.
Nissan Xterra / Altima
Matsushita / Panasonic

CQ-EN7060ZC / 28185 7Z500
CQ-EN8060ZC / 28185 9Z600
CQ-EN9060ZC / 28185 9Z700
Nissan Xterra
PY218 / CQ-EN7060Z / 28185 7Z500
PY350 / CQ-EN7161Z / 28185 7Z960
Nissan Altima
PY228 / CQ-EN2060Z / 28185 1Z300
 
Six CD changer CD Err, grinding of gears, will not play, will not eject and several other common problems, $295. Before repair, try disconnecting one of the battery terminals for several minutes then reconnect. This may act as a "Reset" and bring the changer back to working condition. Otherwise, repair is needed.
Nissan Xterra
Matsushita / Panasonic

PNB48 / CQ-JN7060X / 28188 7Z500
 
Single CD player CD Err, grinding of gears, will not play, will not eject and several other common problems, $195.
Nissan Xterra
Clarion / Visteon

Nissan Xterra
CY13B / PP-2449V / 28185 EA011 / VP5NEX 18C815 HC
Single CD player CD Err, grinding of gears, will not play, will not eject and several other common problems, $150.
Car Stereo Removal Instructions
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'00-03 Nissan Maxima / Pathfinder / 350zx
Bose Amplifier
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
 
Rumble through speakers or no output, up to $200 with a one year warranty.
'00-02 Nissan Maxima
Bose Subwoofer
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
 
Subwoofer does not work, $85-135. See our removal instructions.

Car stereo removal

03-04 350Z

Clarion / BOSE
Single CD
CY330 / PP-2515L-A / 286-6095-00

 
Single CD player does not work properly or has Err code, $185.
Six CD changer does not work properly or has Err code, $295.

Service Bulletin - Bass sounds too loud or "over boosted" when driving and listening to the audio system. Contact your local dealership with VIN# about Audio Pilot problem. Reference: NTB02-111 (10/25/02)

Subwoofer intermittent, this is an amplifier problem, $85-135.
 

350Z Bose Subwoofer Amplifier

28060 CD000
 
Subwoofer speaker cuts in and out over bumps, $85.

In Dash 6-CD Changer
Clarion
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan Pathfinder car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair 

'01-02+

'94-99

CE008 / PN-2302M-C
CE008 / PN-2302M-F
CE018 / PN-2302N-A
CE018 / PN-2302N
CE038 / PN-2301M-A
CV919 / PN-2301U-B

CD player ejects but does not play, clicks, does not eject, Err 2, CD player seems jammed, $295.

 
 

01-02+ Nissan Pathfinder
Bose Clarion
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan Pathfinder car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
CK078 / PN-1665K
CK188 / PN-1701N
No back light for display and/or no display, no audio or intermittent audio, erratic volume control, $85.
'00-05 Nissan Sentra
AM/FM/CD
Face # Model # Part #
CY018 PN-2165M-A 28185 5M000
CY038 PN-2165M-B 28185 5M010
CY068 PN-2165M-C 28185 5M020
CY260 PN-2445M-D 28185 4Z400
CY270 PN-2445M-E 28185 4Z410
CY280 PN-2445M-F 28185 4Z420
CY290 PN-2445M-A 28185 4Z500
CY300 PN-2445M-B 28185 4Z510
CY310 PN-2445M-C 28185 4Z520
CY620 PN-2591M 28185 6Z760
Rockford Fosgate  
CY320
PN-2445M-G 28185 4Z700
CD player will not play, will not eject or will not accept CD. Erratic volume control. Intermittent loss of speakers on one side or one side speakers out. Repair rate, $125.
Nissan Maxima / 300zx
Clarion AM/FM/Cass
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
Bose
CK529 / 28115 96E10 / PN9481D
CK549 / 28115 44P00 / PP-9528L
CK569 / 28115 7E010 / PN-9700D
CK589 / 28115 44P10 / PP-9701L
CK609 / 28115 7E011 / PN-9856D
CK629 / 28115 48P00 / PP-9873L
Non Bose
CK379 / 28115 96E15 / PN-9480D
93-94 Maxima Radio powers up with no audio, all speakers are on and off together intermittently, either both right or both left speakers have low/no volume, power antenna is erratic, clicking sound from area of left drivers foot, $140-150.

'93-96 300ZX  car stereo powers up with no audio, or all speakers are on and off together intermittently with clicking sound under dash and/or power antenna up and down, scratchy volume control, $145-150.

'91-92 Maxima and 300zx tape functions incorrectly or not at all, poor audio on tape, unit will not power up or intermittent, scratchy volume and slide controls, no or intermittent display, poor or squealing FM, requires overhaul of stereo $185, for repair of all known problems to date.

89-90 Nissan Maxima and 300zx
Factory Car Radio Repair - Nissan car radioo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
AM/FM/Cassette
CM517 / 281585E10 / PN-9210I
CM587 / 28115 30P10 / PP-9383L-A
CM687 / 28115 32P10 / PP-9383L-C
CM718 / 286-7141-04 / PN-9210I
 
Tape functions incorrectly or not at all, poor audio on tape, unit will not power up or powers up intermittently, scratchy volume control, no or intermittent display, poor FM, repair rate $175.
96-00 Nissan Quest (Ford Car Stereo)

Factory Car Stereo Repair - Ford car stereo - Bose amplifier speaker enclosure repair

AM/FM
Cass/CD

This is a dual media car stereo. Steering wheel and rear controls are incorporated in this car stereo. No or intermittent display, volume control erratic, $100, (common problems). This repair includes modifications to deter future problems.
 


 

Nissan Maxima/Altima - Bent or broken power antenna mast, will not extend or retract fully, antenna motor runs with improper mast movement. See our "Do-it-Yourself" repair for
POWER ANTENNA HELP
Antenna mast is available from your local dealership.
 
94+/- Nissan Altima / Pathfinder
Active Audio System
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
Trunk mounted amplifiers.
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair Active System Amplifier
Front speakers or rear speakers do not work or are intermittent. Defective amplifier/amplifiers located in truck. Both silver amplifiers are bolted to the top of the package shelf. Disconnect one or the other by releasing trigger on plug to determine which one may be defective. Repair, $75-95.

NOTE - Speakers sound distorted? Probably bad speakers. Visually inspect speaker for deteriorated, ripped or torn foam surround.

   

The following car stereos are only a list of common problems and possible Do It Yourself repairs.

We no longer repair the following listed car stereos.

 

93-94 Nissan Maxima / Altima
 
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
(Large power button)
 
Clarion / BOSE
CN531 / PN-2034D
CN571 / PN-2090D
 
Clarion / non-Bose / Active System
Large Power Button with amplifiers located in trunk.

CN511 / PN-2033I
CN591 / PN-2089I
 

AM/FM/CD/Cassette, stereo dead, on with no sound, intermittently has sound, will not turn on, then it will turn on, no tape, tape ejects on it's own, tape runs with no cassette inserted, CD display reads Err or HHH, no display, intermittent display or a combination of these problems plus others.
We no longer repair the '93-94 Bose/Clarion stereos. We suggest upgrading to a newer stereo. This will require a wire harness adaptor for direct plug in. Harness is available seperately for purchase below.

We sell Bose upgrade stereos.
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Please call for pricing and availability, includes wire harness, (407)830-0777.

Nissan and Infiniti changed their car stereo wire harness in '95. These newer stereos do not plug in to older vehicles!
This wire harness mates newer stereos to older vehicles, making this a plug and play with no splicing of wires.


$35.00
incl. S&H

   
89-93 Nissan Maxima / 300ZX
Sony add-on CD player
Factory Car Radio Repair - Nissan car radioo - Bose speaker amplifier repair

CDX-5N15W

Factory Car Radio Repair - Nissan car radioo - Bose speaker amplifier repair

CDX-5N11W

Factory Car Radio Repair - Nissan car radioo - Bose speaker amplifier repair

CDX-5N10W

   
 


Parts are no longer available for repair.
 

 

Nissan / Clarion CD Changer

 
CD Changer does not operate properly, skips, display shows ERR or BAD CD. We no longer repair this Clarion CD changer.
Factory installed SONY CD changer CD shows "Err", skips, does not operate properly. We no longer support repair of this Sony CD changer.
 

See our Car stereo removal and Installations

Power Antenna Mast Replacement
 

89-90 300ZX / Clarion-BOSE
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w/Separate Sony CD '89-93(one of 2 models, *CDX5N10W, *CDX5N11W)
Tape functions incorrectly or not at all, poor audio on tape, unit will not power up, scratchy volume and slide controls, no or intermittent display, poor FM.
CD player does not operate properly or does not work, we no longer support repair of this CD player.

03-05 Nissan Murano

Do you have a "Satellite" button? You can add MP3, IPod, XM or any auxiliary audio input to your car stereo. See Aux-in

93 and up NISSAN Clarion
(Non-Bose models)
Tape functions incorrectly or not at all.
96-00 Nissan Quest / Ford

Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan Quest - Bose speaker amplifier repair

AM/FM/Cass
with rear passenger headphone jack

   
No tape, or distorted tape audio. Distorted output on radio, AM or FM or both. We no longer repair this car stereo.

 
Nissan Sentra Rockford Amplifier
PN 28060-42600  Em-1181M-A


 
No output. This is probably a car stereo problem.
Nissan Quest / FMS / CD Changer
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
 
CD does not operate properly. We no longer repair this car stereo.
Nissan / Clarion CD Changer
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
CD Changer does not operate properly, skips, display shows ERR or BAD CD, loads but won't play, cd's stuck. We no longer repair this car stereo.
 
 
Pathfinder / Active Systems
Factory Car Stereo Repair - Nissan car stereo - Bose speaker amplifier repair
Add a factory single CD player or CD changer to fit pocket below stereo for '93 and up. See Sales.

 

 

No display but car stereo has audio, or no display with no audio, display with no audio, tape functions incorrectly or not at all.
We have seen many problems with the Active Systems. No audio, no audio at front speaker, no audio at rear speakers, usually defective amplifier.
  • Rear speaker amplifier may be located under car stereo while front speaker amplifier may be located behind rear panel on passenger side.
  • Both front and rear amplifiers located behind rear panel on passenger side.
240SX / Active System No audio from front speakers, rear speakers or both, amplifier/amplifiers are defective, located in trunk below package shelf.
We have also seen defective speakers. For troubleshooting, hook another speaker to the speaker leads, if you have audio the speakers are bad, no audio you have a defective amplifier.

No or distorted output from car stereo.

91-94 Sentra- 200SX / Clarion FM fades or does not work.

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