J11b upgrade to infotainment SAT/NAV system

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LeonRD
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai Facelift - J11b (2017–2021)

Post by LeonRD »

I have a 2018 MY Qashqai J11b Acenta with the standard (non GPS non LCD) radio.

I would like to upgrade to a newer SATNAV system.

I assume I would need a GPS antenna the main unit and some cable adapters.

Can you point out perhaps what cables exactly I will need to connect the new system and the steering wheel.

Also I will need some kind of coding right?

I tried to search the forum but never found relevant info.

thanks

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MikeGC
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Qashqai Model: Mk.3 Qashqai - J12 (2021+) New Model

Post by MikeGC »

Welcome to the forum.

I can’t help other than to note that (as you have noticed) there are a number of threads on here covering this topic. Nissan don’t seem to be especially helpful in making upgrading jobs like this straightforward - I guess they want to to buy the car with the better trim, etc.

Hopefully, someone with the knowledge you require will be along soon.
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gloucester
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Post by gloucester »

Welcome to this forum.

For the benefit of others this is the setup in a 2018 Acenta - the really basic radio:

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I think just one or two people might have attempted this upgrade on this forum though possibly not on a car as recent as the J11B.

My useless advice would be to sell the car and buy a higher trim level - but I suspect that option isn't on the cards... ;)
(2015 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T 1.2 sold 15/6/18) ~ 2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 - 2018 Yamaha MT-07 ~ (2024 Volvo EX30 ordered)
LeonRD
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Post by LeonRD »

Yes that is the car. Really not an option. Used car market is crazy. And I have it since new I wouldn’t want to sell it for a radio system. But if possible an upgrade would be nice.

That said hopefully someone will chime in.
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I ended up changing my Acenta premium - because of the trim levels - thankfully the monies worked out in my favour and now I have a Tekna
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