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#109 of 118
mp3 adapter needed for my 3i by mazdabuyer08
Jun 28, 2008 (9:30 am)
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I have a new 2008.5 3i touring value edition. The car has an adapter to play an mp3 player. I have a zen mp3 player from creative. It came with an adapter that has a bigger end and a smaller end. It seems the adapter I need has to have two bigger ends. One to fit in the ear phone jack of the player and the other to fit into the care adapter.
 
Does anyone know what I need so I can search for it online?
THX
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Re: mp3 adapter needed for my 3i [mazdabuyer08] by idol767
Jun 28, 2008 (2:04 pm)
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Replying to: mazdabuyer08 (Jun 28, 2008 9:30 am)

I use a mini stereo cable in my 2008.5 3s Touring Hatch. It has a 1/8 inch plug on each end, one for the headphone jack, and one for the input jack in the arm rest. It works fine for my cheap Sandisk MP3 player. You should be able to find one at your local Walmart, Target or Radio Shack. Here's an example:
 
Adapter cable example
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Audio Link issues with my Ipod by mixwell
Jun 28, 2008 (5:38 pm)
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So, I decided to get the Audio Link iPod Integration Kit for my 08 Mazda 3 S Touring 5dr. Removing the HU was easy and plugging in the Audio Link into the "appropriate" aux input was a cinch. HOWEVER, all it does is charge my ipod!?!? When I try pushing the Media button on the HU, nothing happens, as if it does not recognize any connection. I also tried hitting the CD button twice, and that also does nothing more than start my CD. My concern is that b/c I only have a single, in-dash CD player, the Audio Link is not compatible. I plan on calling Dave or Donny at Audio Link on Monday to get some help . . . BUT I am anxious to fix this and would love to get it done ASAP. Any ideas!?!?!?!?!?!?
 
-m
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [virwill] by szelc
Jul 02, 2008 (9:57 pm)
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Replying to: virwill (Jun 21, 2008 8:45 am)

It's great to get a positive response to my post on correcting the Mazda 3 stereo volume problems. I sure hope your Mazda dealership was as quick and easy to work with as Maple Shade Mazda NJ. I'm giving them another thumps-up for treating me like an intelligent woman, listening to my concerns and really checking into the problem. I encourage all my fellow Mazda 3 owners to speak up and get the replacement radio you deserve. Thanks and good luck.
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [szelc] by alkesh
Jul 12, 2008 (4:49 pm)
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Replying to: szelc (Jul 02, 2008 9:57 pm)

Hi Guys,
I am thinking of buying Mazda3 4-door s-grand touring in about a month. I was thinking about getting the Bose premium sound option. But is it really worth it? I know that Bose is the best but I personally don't have any experience with neither Bose nor mazda. Would it just be better to have it installed at an audio shop? Any other suggestion are welcome.
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [alkesh] by roadburner
Jul 12, 2008 (8:00 pm)
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Replying to: alkesh (Jul 12, 2008 4:49 pm)

I know that Bose is the best
 
Only about one in 2,000,000,000,000 audiophiles would agree with that statement. Seriously. That said, I have the Bose system in my MS3 GT, but only because: 1. I didn't have any choice in the matter; to get Xenons and the OBC I had to take the Bose, and 2. I don't intend to keep the sled any longer than 1-2 years at the most. I'd say bring an iPod and/or some favorite CDs to your dealer and audition both systems. Only you can decide if the Bose "upgrade" is worth the extra money.
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [alkesh] by danielwollmann
Jul 12, 2008 (11:37 pm)
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Replying to: alkesh (Jul 12, 2008 4:49 pm)

If you don't need the other items in the package I reccomend you to buy an aftermarket sound and be happy. The Bose quality in the Mazda system is crappy.
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pause/play button! by stash3
Nov 21, 2008 (4:59 pm)
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i just bought a 2009 mazda3 touring VE... problem is the pause/play button doesnt work with CD's... is this normal? i contacted the dealer and they assured me that it is not suppost to work with CDs and only for the Sat. radio (that i dont have) is that correct? does anyone else have this problem? or an answer? its still under warrently and I feel like the dealer is just trying to push me out the door. any input would be great!
ash!
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Re: pause/play button! [stash3] by shipo
Nov 21, 2008 (6:59 pm)
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Replying to: stash3 (Nov 21, 2008 4:59 pm)

I just went out and checked mine, nope, the play/pause button has no effect when a CD is playing. If you want to "pause" the CD, simply hit the mode button to another source and the player will automagically pause.
 
Best regards,
Shipo
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Re: pause/play button! [shipo] by stash3
Nov 23, 2008 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: shipo (Nov 21, 2008 6:59 pm)

thanks shipo! I was worried my dealer was just trying to get out of fixing it.
anything else i should know about my car? anything interesting?
ash!

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