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SUVs Mazda CX-7 Audio Stereo questions on the Mazda CX-7 (iPod, Speakers, AUX)
169 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 3:55 PM
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Replying to: maltb (Jun 27, 2007 1:08 pm) The FM Modulator when switched on completely clears out the FM transmission from the antenna and allows a direct-wired connection from the iPod to the factory radio. It may not use the Bose Centerpoint, but it still has great sound. Very inexpensive installation job to have full functionality of my iPod. |
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I've searched all over and can't find this topic on here, so I thought I'd try in the "audio" thread. Has anyone replaced the stock HU in a Grand Touring edition, where the climate control displays are in the upper info display? I want to make sure if I buy a GT that this information will still show & work with an aftermarket HU. I really want to add a Navi HU like the Pioneer D3, I assume the clock will not work as someone with a Sport edition told me his didn't after replacing. I can live w/o the clock, but not w/o knowing what temp my hvac is set at!  Anyone done this, or can direct me to the proper thread for this info? Thanks!!
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Replying to: jazztrane (Jul 29, 2007 1:31 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: jazztrane (Jul 29, 2007 1:31 pm) I haven't done this myself (I am too "old-school" for NAV, and I love the stock stereo) but it seems to me that Mazda probably uses the same display for all CX-7s, and since you can get the Bose without the auto A/C, it stands to reason that the radio and HVAC displays are independent. Good luck! -c92 |
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Well the dealer talked to their service mgr who said that there are 2 wires going into the Grand Touring info display, one for radio, one for climate control, so he said it should still work. Crutchfield also verified that through their tech's, so I'm pretty confident it will work. I assumed Mazda would have those separate, but its tough to buy a car based on an assumption that could turn out wrong. Now I'm just trying to verify if you can easily add an aftermarket radio in the Bose-equipped CX-7 or if that will cause problems. I like the idea of the additional speakers, but still want to change the HU. |
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| I found this on ebay this morning. Has anyone tried this particular unit? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-2007-MAZDA-CX-7-DIRECT-iPOD-AUX-INPUT-W-TEXT- _W0QQitemZ150156337696QQihZ005QQcategoryZ38636QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewI- tem | |
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I just purchased a CX-7 Grand Touring. The sound using the iPod integration module thru my BOSE system is excellent. But not having a display of the songs is so very frustrating. The iPod connection is one of the main reasons I purchased this SUV. I just found this message board and I think this is great. I just have two questions, does anyone have any email(s) address to someone at Mazda I can contact? Is Mazda planning on correcting this problem of not able to see titles? Has anyone else installed the Harmon/Kurdon Drive and Play? It looks like the next best thing? It's so good to know I'm not the only one upset about this. OK three questions. |
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Replying to: sferguson3 (Sep 04, 2007 10:12 am) All I can suggest is setting up your first 5 playlists for use in your CX-7. Also, if you re-boot your iPod (hold down Menu and Select) while the CX-7 stereo is in another mode (like FM), you will still have the sound connection, but control and display revert to the iPod. The CX-7 will display meaningless track numbers, etc. What sucks here is you'd have to do it every time you start the vehicle. That tip is best used on long drives. |
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Replying to: maltb (Sep 04, 2007 10:44 am) Sferguson, I never used to use playlists at all, but have gotten used to them and now treat a playlist much like I would a CD binder in the old days. Before I head to work, I simply make a playlist (or two or three) and can switch between them on the road, like I would CDs in the changer. Incidentally, from what I can remember, there is only a theoretical limit to number of playlists or songs - I know I've had over 10 playlists, and at times some of those have had over 100 songs. It'd have been nice if Mazda set the display up for text/title capability in the early CX-7s, but I don't really miss it... 11,000 songs on my iPod and I can still name most of them by memory after hearing the first 10 seconds. "Your tuneage may vary."  -c92
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Replying to: carlitos92 (Sep 04, 2007 6:46 pm) If the cx-7 had this input jack, I would be able to plug and play my mp3 player in to the cx-7 and use the mp3 player display to see what songs and playlists are playing. i know I am in the majority here but.............
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