Tried wiring stereo but all I get is static

Z370Z011 · 04-16-2015, 10:16 PM

So I bought an aftermarket stereo and a wiring harness, connected all the wires and all I got was static. I'm too cheap to pay someone so I need some help lol.

Also, there's a second harness that's really small. it hooked up to the corner of the oem stereo but the new stereo doesn't seem to have anywhere to connect that so I left it be, could that have been the issue?

MR.nismo · 04-16-2015, 11:49 PM

If you want help from others with experience and at no cost to you, the least you can do is be more specific on your writing and in this case add pictures so we can form a better view of your issues. You scenario is a bit vague on what you did or are about to do. What unit are you trying to replace it with.
If you still have the factory speakers, don't matter what you buy, that is all you are going to get...static. I call the factory speakers "static dischargers".

RonRizz · 04-17-2015, 05:02 AM

agreed, that is a little vague. Static from all sources, or just radio? did you install antenna adapter, and hook it to 12v switched?

ZeroZeta · 04-17-2015, 02:39 PM

yeah I think that smaller adapter was for the antenna. Did you get an adapter like this?

Metra 40-NI12 Antenna Adapter Works with select 2007-up Infiniti, Suzuki, and Nissan vehicles — Motorola male to factory OEM antenna female at Crutchfield.com

Z370Z011 · 04-17-2015, 05:10 PM

I apologize for the vague post, I'll try getting some pics in when I get home from work. But judging from the link ZeroZeta posted I'm sure this was the issue because that's the cable that I left hanging out lol.

RonRizz · 04-17-2015, 06:57 PM

you're not the first, nor will you be the last.........lol

Z370Z011 · 04-22-2015, 01:54 PM

So it turns out it was the antenna lol
Only other question I have is where do I connect the metra axxess steering wheel controller at? It says to put it in then 16th pin but I have no clue which one it is even with the instructions lol

04-16-2015, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Tried wiring stereo but all I get is static So I bought an aftermarket stereo and a wiring harness, connected all the wires and all I got was static. I'm too cheap to pay someone so I need some help lol. Also, there's a second harness that's really small. it hooked up to the corner of the oem stereo but the new stereo doesn't seem to have anywhere to connect that so I left it be, could that have been the issue?

04-16-2015, 11:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	If you want help from others with experience and at no cost to you, the least you can do is be more specific on your writing and in this case add pictures so we can form a better view of your issues. You scenario is a bit vague on what you did or are about to do. What unit are you trying to replace it with. If you still have the factory speakers, don't matter what you buy, that is all you are going to get...static. I call the factory speakers "static dischargers". __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

04-17-2015, 05:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	agreed, that is a little vague. Static from all sources, or just radio? did you install antenna adapter, and hook it to 12v switched? __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

04-17-2015, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	you're not the first, nor will you be the last.........lol __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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04-17-2015, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	yeah I think that smaller adapter was for the antenna. Did you get an adapter like this? Metra 40-NI12 Antenna Adapter Works with select 2007-up Infiniti, Suzuki, and Nissan vehicles — Motorola male to factory OEM antenna female at Crutchfield.com

04-17-2015, 05:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	I apologize for the vague post, I'll try getting some pics in when I get home from work. But judging from the link ZeroZeta posted I'm sure this was the issue because that's the cable that I left hanging out lol.

04-22-2015, 01:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	So it turns out it was the antenna lol Only other question I have is where do I connect the metra axxess steering wheel controller at? It says to put it in then 16th pin but I have no clue which one it is even with the instructions lol