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Re: I got the Genuine Mazda Parts iPod Integration Kit [nissmazlover]
by john707
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Apr 15, 2007 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: nissmazlover (Feb 06, 2007 12:05 pm)
I just purchased what sounds like the same item from www.therpmstore.com. Total cost was $124. It is actually more than a cable. There is a small (3x1.5x.75 inch) box with a cable that plugs into the back of the stereo and another cable that plugs into the IPOD. The device has an IPOD input that plugs into the bottom and a second 1/8in earphone jack that allows you to use any other MP3 player.
IPOD control is similar to the factory version. Hit the CD button twice and the IPOD comes up. You can scroll through play lists (made in advance) and advance or back-up a song. Song duration displays on the dash but title/artist does not.
Installation was not difficult but it did take about 3 hours, mostly because I was very cautious about taking apart our new car. I routed the cable to the cup holders between the front seats. This location provides much easier access to the IPOD than the glove box but it would also be very easy to run the cables to the glove box as well.
Sound quality is excellent (or at least up to the quality of the factory radio). This little thing made me wonder why I spend the extra money for the in dash CD changer.
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Re: DVD entertainment? [vinnyfast]
by athenasius
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Apr 15, 2007 (6:39 pm)
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Replying to: vinnyfast (Apr 13, 2007 11:58 am)
it sounds great. will you be able to use the steering wheel controls with the avic-D3? send pictures when you get it done. i could not find the faceplate on the site. how much is it?
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Re: Sirius [maltb]
by kanata
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Apr 17, 2007 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: maltb (Mar 15, 2007 8:21 am)
I chose not to run the antenna cable along the headliner because of the side curtain air bags. What happens if they deploy and there is a cable across them? Will the bags become ineffective because they've been deflected, or will the cable be whipped into someone's head?
My antenna is on the roof next to the radio antenna. I ran the cable around the rear door seal, over the rear step, and along the floor to the front.
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- #72 of 107
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Ipod Integration
by packrem
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May 24, 2007 (6:05 pm)
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I just had the Ipod integration module installed yesterday by Mazda. Is there any way to shuffle the music? I am so frustrated to listen to the music in alphabetical order by artist. I am upset that I spent $300 on this. It does sound great but UGH! Thanks in advance
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Re: Ipod Integration [packrem]
by maltb
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May 29, 2007 (9:59 am)
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Replying to: packrem (May 24, 2007 6:05 pm)
In any music menu, press the Random button on your head unit and it will go into shuffle mode. Also, ask your dealer for the little tri-fold user guide; you may find it helpful.
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Re: DVD entertainment? [athenasius]
by vinnyfast
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Jun 01, 2007 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: athenasius (Apr 15, 2007 6:39 pm)
">Have had the Pioneer AVIC-D3 installed about a month now. Had to pay extra ($120) for a cable and ECM so I can control the Pioneer from the steering wheel controls. Works great! I can tune radio, change IPOD songs, change source, volume, and more. The IPOD adapter cable was only $30, and I also added a bluetooth adapter ($200) for my phone.This also works great as I can add my contacts to the address book within the Pioneer unit - it has a 15gb HD built in. I added direct RCA's to the subwoofer - 2 12" with Fosgate amp, which gives me better control of the subs and sound. There is a second DVD player with built in TV tuner in the glovebox, which sends video and audio to the rear 7" headrests. i also have the option of watching the same thing on the Pioneer - when it's in park only. I also added a 2-way paging security/car starter system with keyless entry/auto lock-unlock and auto arm-disarm feature. This includes shock and microwave sensors, and keeps the existing factory alarm system. Everything works great except for the navigation and vehicle dynamics which is in the process of being resolved. Apparently, Mazda doesn't have a speed sensor cable to hook into the Pioneer, which it needs to maintain accuracy of the navigation. Final thing I added, for now, is aluminum door sills on all 4 doors with blue Mazda LED lighting when the doors are open. Oh, almost forgot to mention the rear (inside) night vision camera which can be seen on the 6.1" Pioneer screen automatically when in reverse, or by switching to it when driving. Still waiting another 4 weeks for my 18" black rims with Hankook UHP tires to arrive. Once I have that, I will post pictures. You can check out http://www.thespeedline.com/ where I picked up the dash kit, which looks great, but pricey at $230 including shipping. 
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Sirius antenna
by kanata
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Jun 06, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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I decided not to renew my Sirius subscription and removed the equipment from my Mazda5.
The antenna is held on magnetically. Horror upon horrors, when I lifted it up I found a great amount of rust underneath it. Although I cleaned up most of it it looks like some of it permeated the paint. The magnetic metal strips on the antenna look like over time had vibrated and scored the paint.
I suggest that everyone who has installed a magnetic mounted antenna regularly remove it and clean any rust that is present. Also it would be a good idea to protect the paint with a layer of wax or other treatment that reduces the chance of rust buildup without reducing the magnetic holding strength.
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Re: Sirius antenna [kanata]
by maltb
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Jun 07, 2007 (8:36 am)
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Replying to: kanata (Jun 06, 2007 12:18 pm)
Mazda's system uses an adhesive backed antenna, so this would seem to only be an issue with aftermarket units.
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Re: Sirius antenna [maltb]
by kanata
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Jun 07, 2007 (4:56 pm)
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Replying to: maltb (Jun 07, 2007 8:36 am)
This sytem was provided by Mazda when I bought the car.
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- #78 of 107
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Re: Sirius antenna [kanata]
by maltb
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Jun 08, 2007 (8:45 am)
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Replying to: kanata (Jun 07, 2007 4:56 pm)
Was it fully integrated into the head unit or did it have a separate display?
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