Adding auxilary input - Nissan 2004 altima (with Bose radio)

[YLSF]

Hello all,

I am looking at how to add a aux. input to a 2004 altima with bose radio (upgraded stereo). I have read about using the "cd" connection for the CD changer and converting it to an aux-in. However, I want to still be able to keep my cd-changer and use it (in-dash cd changer). This radio doesn't have an "aux" or "satellite" input. Is there a way I can add a little switch so I can chose between CD and Aux in? Ultimately I would like something where I can use my steering wheel controls to control an ipod or other large mp3 player (I would buy one if I got this hooked up in my car correctly). However, even if I could just get a decent aux in I would be happy... (I am not impressed by the quality of the FM transmitters)....

Any suggestions? I would like to do this myself and I have tried google, etc but after all the reading I am still confused. I see different "kits" but they don't exactly do what I want with this car. Maybe I am missing something??

[YLSF]

anyone?

[D-3vil]

You could install something like this: http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=610 (I don't think this particular adapter is compatible with your Altima, though, only '98-'01 are mentioned)

This adapter will disable external CD changers. I'm not aware of any switches between CD changer and this adapter, so you'd have to design and make your own.

[YLSF]

Thanks for the response. Yeah, that is what I came across (stuff similar to that). Anyway, I want ot keep access to my CD player. Has anyone come across anything with some kind of switch or anything?

[baboo]

Will something like this work for you?..:)

http://www.cardomain.com/item/AVXFMM100A

It allows you to switch between AUX and FM inputs

[YLSF]

I heard the quality isn't as good as it could be even if you hook up directly to the antennae (when reading another review of a similar type of product)... Anyone have experience with this method?