Bose Car Stereo Problem

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maximmorris@yahoo.com - 23 Oct 2005 20:29 GMT

I'm wondering if any one is having the same problem I'm having with my
Bose car stereo in my 2003 Nissan Maxima. The sound gets cut off the
left side speakers when I play CDs. So, I hear the music only from the
right side! This does not happen when I listen to the radio or a tape.
It happens only with the CD player and the problem is intermittent. I
replaced the stereo (through the warranty) multiple times but the
problem keeps coming back. It seems it's a flaw in the CD player
design. I don't know who exactly the CD player manufacturer but it's
not Bose. However, Bose is liable for any problem in the whole system.

A friend of mine has an Infiniti G35 and experienced the same problem
till the dealer replaced the stereo with a fixed unit.

Some one already submitted a complaint to the Office of Defects
Investigation (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov, ODI# 10108292) but I'm not
sure if that's really the same problem or not.

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Dave Stone - 23 Oct 2005 22:34 GMT

maximmorris@yahoo.com wrote in news:1130095775.896818.251650
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> I'm wondering if any one is having the same problem I'm having with my
> Bose car stereo in my 2003 Nissan Maxima. The sound gets cut off the
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> design. I don't know who exactly the CD player manufacturer but it's
> not Bose. However, Bose is liable for any problem in the whole system.

I think the CD player was made by Clarion.

So this Maxima is now out of warranty? If so, do yourself a favor and go
aftermarket. You'll need an adapter b/c it's Bose (Scosche makes one).
Goto crutchfield.com and configure your car, it will give you an idea of
what you need. I'm unsure if best buy or one of those has this equipment
on hand in their install bays (if you don't want to go the DIY route).
They can probably install it if you bring it in there.

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boubi - 27 Oct 2005 02:04 GMT

All Bose systems are manufactured by Clarion
I had the same problem with my 01 MAX. After careful troubleshooting ,
I realised a harness in the trunk that goes from the amplifier to the left
speaker was faulty.
I replaced it (for free) with another one from the junk yard and VOILA
Before I nailed the problem, I blamed the head unit, the amp, the speakers
and even the gods.
Good luck!

> I'm wondering if any one is having the same problem I'm having with my
> Bose car stereo in my 2003 Nissan Maxima. The sound gets cut off the
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> Investigation (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov, ODI# 10108292) but I'm not
> sure if that's really the same problem or not.

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