rc_cola_j Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Hey, curious question here....could someone take parts from a QX4 and swap them into a Pathfinder? Would the wiring harnesses match up? Specifically I'm thinking about the heated seats....stereo and climate controls. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Well the Infiniti QX4 is just a re-badged and slightly upgraded pathfinder for the luxury side right? I don't see why they'd change wiring and all that just so it was more of a headache to repair when it's mostly just cosmetic changes that are made. Sent from inside my potato 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terranovation Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 But where are you going to plug the heated seats into? You would need the existing wiring harness in the floor panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I believe the harness is already there. That's how it is on my 2004 SE that didn't come with heated seats, anyway. There are two harnesses (one blue, one black, I believe) under the radio, both are live when ignition switch is on, and they fit the OE seat heater switches (which I pulled from a QX4, same colors as the harness). I'd have to check under the seat, but I'm pretty sure I'd find another harness. Eventually I will add aftermarket heater elements to the seats and tap into those harnesses (if they exist). But again, if the switch harnesses exist, I'd presume the rest is there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 I believe the harness is already there. That's how it is on my 2004 SE that didn't come with heated seats, anyway. There are two harnesses (one blue, one black, I believe) under the radio, both are live when ignition switch is on, and they fit the OE seat heater switches (which I pulled from a QX4, same colors as the harness). I'd have to check under the seat, but I'm pretty sure I'd find another harness. Eventually I will add aftermarket heater elements to the seats and tap into those harnesses (if they exist). But again, if the switch harnesses exist, I'd presume the rest is there. thanks! I will pull the cover off the dash and have a look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Actually, I think the 2nd harness is white/opaque. Either way, the two were taped together stashed in the back/bottom of the radio area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 The climate controls on the infinity are different than on the pathfinders.....would the connectors in behind the control unit be the same? Could I just swap the controls in a straightforward fashion? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 There were at least 5 climate control units shared across QX4 and R50 models that I'm aware of. One was integrated into a NAV unit, one unit required a specific bezel (where the double-DIN radio was somewhat trapezoidal), and the other 3 were variations of a box-like unit that had a standard double-din radio unit beneath them. As far as I can tell, the latter 4 probably used the same harnesses. But, I wouldn't see the advantage to changing them unless you plan to also swap out the hazard switch, radio, and whatnot. There's a massive write-up on NICO that covers some other swap for those that had the NAV unit. Couple interesting ideas in there. I for one would love it if the radio in mine were mounted higher than the AC controls, but it looks like a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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