Audio, Video & Electronics Post questions, reviews, and other general info about the G's Nav, sound system, satellite radio or aftermarket stereos

Help with 2008 radio

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 10, 2018 | 01:24 PM
  #1  
Dillons VQ37's Avatar
Dillons VQ37
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Exclamation Help with 2008 radio

Hello, so i have an 08 Sport Coupe. My radio doesn't have Bluetooth so i have have to plug it in. I have the model with navigation/touchscreen.
My question is how difficult or if its possible to convert to a year model with navigation and Bluetooth (2010+)? Reason foe me creating my own posts is because ive only seen non-navi to navi conversion. Trying to stay away from getting aftermarket radio, mecca kit, etc.
I have some basic knowledge about how rewiring goes, if that would be the only problem.
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2018 | 02:38 PM
  #2  
ILM-NC G37S's Avatar
ILM-NC G37S
Registered Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 4,856
Likes: 1,612
From: NC
It really makes no difference if you currently have NAV or not. Swapping to a 2010+ system will still require modification of the wiring harnesses and connectors. It is only a matter of comparing the FSM for both your car and the donors and mapping out what needs to be modified. For me, it was not difficult at all- but it can get very tedious at times because of the small gauge wires in such a small, confined space.

Doable? Yes. Worth it? That is up to you. My only regret was not doing it sooner but I had other goals in mind besides BT. There are tons of threads regarding the swap including a DIY.
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2018 | 02:47 PM
  #3  
Dillons VQ37's Avatar
Dillons VQ37
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Yea. I want Bluetooth and hate having to use a Bluetooth chip. If it's doable then it must be done. Why this car doesn't have Bluetooth is beyond me
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2018 | 02:58 PM
  #4  
ILM-NC G37S's Avatar
ILM-NC G37S
Registered Member
10 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 4,856
Likes: 1,612
From: NC
Well then, it sounds like you have a modding project to get started on!

Good luck, and if you need help...
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2018 | 03:05 PM
  #5  
Dillons VQ37's Avatar
Dillons VQ37
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by ILM-NC G37S
Well then, it sounds like you have a modding project to get started on!

Good luck, and if you need help...
thanks for the help!!
👍🏼
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TinsleyC
Audio, Video & Electronics
20
Jun 22, 2018 02:43 PM
Seemore
Audio, Video & Electronics
2
Apr 19, 2018 05:30 PM
G37sTimCA
Audio, Video & Electronics
4
May 14, 2015 03:58 PM
ScorpionGeo
Audio, Video & Electronics
2
Dec 19, 2014 06:32 AM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:12 AM.