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192 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 2:24 PM
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Replying to: mdhutton (Feb 04, 2008 7:32 pm) 1. You need an adapter (switching box) to run the iPod if you have Sirius. 2. You need the switching box (1 adapter) + ipod integration module (another adapter) if you want to see you iPod list tracks on the radio and still have use of the auxiliary port. This could all be built-in at the factory if they had their act together, instead of making me go back to the dealer so he can rip apart my trim (and hopefully not damage anything). And by the way, some dealers around here don't know about the switching box and didn't realize the iPod wouldn't work until I plugged mine in for them and showed them. |
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Replying to: nxs138 (Feb 04, 2008 6:21 pm) |
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Replying to: nxs138 (Feb 04, 2008 6:21 pm) "Mazda's bringing sexy back yeah! C-x (y) 9" |
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Replying to: imamg (Feb 07, 2008 11:59 am) It's also not right that Mazda didn't put an audio filter on the AUX input such that devices plugged into it could run off car power. That's just crazy. And certainly nobody gave me that caveat when I asked about the AUX input so I could plug my Zune into it. I really like my CX-9 - but when Mazda decided to build a car that would compete with luxury brands, going cheap on some features that are minor expenses - but that are used every day by the owner is a bad idea. |
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Replying to: epicard (Feb 07, 2008 1:37 pm) Next step will likely be to order a ground loop insulator once I power up the iPod (my iPod battery doesn't last too long these days, so I have to plug it in). It's ridiculous that I have to take all these steps to listen to a MP3 player. This might explain the terrible rating for Audio in Consumer Reports. Oh well...at least activating the Sirius was painless! And I do enjoy driving the CX-9! It's awesome! |
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Replying to: epicard (Feb 07, 2008 1:37 pm) From what I have read, this should be taken care of on the power input side rather than the sound out side. I've heard that wrapping the power cord around a ferrite core will eliminate the noise. So, maybe you should ask Microsoft why the Zune comes with an unfiltered power supply.
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Replying to: maltb (Feb 07, 2008 2:04 pm) As to what models do filter it - all I can say is that my Mini Cooper didn't have this problem. |
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Replying to: nxs138 (Feb 02, 2008 2:59 pm) Not sure why a ground loop insulator is not built-in... nxs138, thanks for supplying that link to the ground loop insulator. I was planning to take my car to the dealer to have this checked, but for $20, I may just buy this device and be done with it. Wasting my time at the dealership while they try to figure out what's wrong (when they may end up charging me anyway) might not be the best way to go. I wasted 2 hours there last time, to have them change the locks to rolling/auto locks.....only to have them tell me it couldn't be done....which I'm not convinced is true. Anyway - thanks for all the feedback!
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After reading all previous posts, here is my understanding of the iPod issue in review. If anyone finds any flaws in my logic, let me know, as I am dealing with the same issue right now. The back of the radio has one input, which comes connected to the Aux port in the center console by default from the factory as long as you didn't purchase any add-ons (Sirus or iPod Integration Module). No problems so far. Now let say you would like one of the previously listed add-ons. These add-ons need to be connected to the same single plug in on the back of the radio. It sounds like a lot of the submitted issues come from the dealers simply disconnecting the Aux and connecting the add-on, rendering the Aux useless. Along comes the Switch Box. This device sounds like it plugs into the back of the radio, then Ys, allowing two devices to be plugged in, such as the original Aux and one add-on. Since there are three devices currently available (Sirus, Aux, iPod Integration Module), the Switch Box allows two of the three to be connected. Without the Switch Box, the user can just pick which item they want connected but nothing else will work. Ok, manifesto complete. 2008 GT
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Replying to: tucsonans (Feb 14, 2008 4:53 am)
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