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#112 of 121 Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [virwill] by szelc Jul 02, 2008 (8:57 pm)
Replying to: virwill (Jun 21, 2008 7:45 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. Replies to this message: alkesh (Jul 12, 2008 3:49 pm) roadburner (Jul 12, 2008 7:00 pm) danielwollmann (Jul 12, 2008 10:37 pm)
#113 of 121 Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [szelc] by alkesh Jul 12, 2008 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: szelc (Jul 02, 2008 8:57 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. Replies to this message: roadburner (Jul 12, 2008 7:00 pm) danielwollmann (Jul 12, 2008 10:37 pm)
#114 of 121 Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [alkesh] by roadburner Jul 12, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: alkesh (Jul 12, 2008 3:49 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.
#115 of 121 Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [alkesh] by danielwollmann Jul 12, 2008 (10:37 pm)
Replying to: alkesh (Jul 12, 2008 3:49 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.
#116 of 121 pause/play button! by stash3 Nov 21, 2008 (3:59 pm)
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! Replies to this message: shipo (Nov 21, 2008 5:59 pm) stash3 (Nov 23, 2008 11:16 am)
#117 of 121 Re: pause/play button! [stash3] by shipo Nov 21, 2008 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: stash3 (Nov 21, 2008 3:59 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 Replies to this message: stash3 (Nov 23, 2008 11:16 am)
#118 of 121 Re: pause/play button! [shipo] by stash3 Nov 23, 2008 (11:16 am)
Replying to: shipo (Nov 21, 2008 5:59 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!
#119 of 121 Someone has to help me out....... by coste Aug 31, 2009 (4:33 am)
So this is the problem...I have an 08 Mazda 3. I have changed out the stock 4x7's to infinity reference 2 ohm speakers, have added a line out converter (so RCA cables can be ran to the sub without changing out the factory HU) and have added a 10in bazooka bass tube to the back.   When listening to the stereo everything seems normal until the volume is turned past 34 or so. When it's turned up everything distorts! One click of the volume and it disappears. The HU does have an automatic volume adjustment that increases the volume when higher speeds are reached but the distortion happens with or without this feature being turned on.   I have tried to search this problem and came across the same issue on crutchfield's website. The ground was checked, and the LOC was changed to make sure that was not the issue. I am lost.   I thought maybe it was the HU itself and it should be changed out by the dealership but I know what they are going to say "it has something to do with the aftermarket products added".......bull. My girlfriend seems quite sure this was a problem prior to the factory speakers being touched but I can't recall. Any help.....PLEASE.
#120 of 121 Re: Satellite Radio [ravenfan50] by dilbertsdub Oct 03, 2009 (4:54 pm)
Replying to: ravenfan50 (May 20, 2008 4:34 am) Dealer quoted me $750 for the Satellite installed. approx $380 for the parts and the rest is labor since they have to have pull out part of the dash. I said no thanks and went to best buy,..had it installed in the bin of the armrest so it cld be plugged into the aux in. $265.12 installed and btw,..you can still use the aux in for either your Satellite radio or your mp3 player. Replies to this message: ograpezoom (Oct 24, 2009 5:24 pm)
#121 of 121 Re: Satellite Radio [dilbertsdub] by ograpezoom Oct 24, 2009 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: dilbertsdub (Oct 03, 2009 4:54 pm) my husband installed the sirius in my 2008.5 mazda 3 and then my aux port didn't work because he said the instructions said to tape it off (isn;t used) Once I found that out, I investigated on line and realized they sold me the sirius recvr for the 2008 model. I went back and exchanged it and told them the reason, they just gave me the new recvr and didn't say anything about needing anything else for the aux port to work. My husband installed the new radio, and it doesn't play. the aux port doesn't work either. I called the dealer and talked to parts and service and they couldn't help except they finally got a tech involved and he said I needed a Switch Box ($169.) Why the ##% they didn't say that in the first place is beyond me. Then I asked about adding the Ipod Integration and they said I still need the switch box with that, too=== that might explain why they charge $750. I guess I should check out Best Buy.

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