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#3 of 8 Re: Mazda CX-7 Bluetooth questions [parotthead] by vbbuilt Feb 22, 2008 (5:00 am)
Replying to: parotthead (Feb 21, 2008 9:22 am) It's going to take more than a software upgrade to enable BlueTooth. Bluetooth uses RF frequencies, xmitter/receiver embedded in the cellular device and the bluetooth components. The CX-7 NAV system has neither. Your only option is request refund and if they're not budging, go to court and claim fraud on the part of the dealership. Basic incompetence on their part.   Good luck, vince. Replies to this message: parotthead (Feb 22, 2008 2:43 pm) johnny__rf (Feb 26, 2008 6:26 am)
#4 of 8 Re: Mazda CX-7 Bluetooth questions [vbbuilt] by parotthead Feb 22, 2008 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: vbbuilt (Feb 22, 2008 5:00 am) It does sound like your right. I spoke to the service manager, who just so happened to have lunch with the head trainer from corporate today. He confirmed that the head unit in the CX-7 does not have the "Johnson Controls" module in it to allow for Bluetooth compatibility. I'm assuming that that is the RF transiever part. He did say that if it did have it the CX-9 software would have more than likely worked since the rest of the unit has the same functionality. I am now working with the sales manager to work out some "extras" to make up for the shortcomings of the sales staff. I like the car, so I'm not inclined to take it back. Just disappointed not to have one of the main features I bought the Tech package for. Replies to this message: johnny__rf (Feb 26, 2008 6:26 am)
#5 of 8 Re: Mazda CX-7 Bluetooth questions [parotthead] by johnny__rf Feb 26, 2008 (6:26 am)
Replying to: parotthead (Feb 22, 2008 2:43 pm) I use a Motorola Bluetooth® Hands-Free Speaker T305 which clips to my visor in my cx-7. I don't talk much on the phone in my car so this $79 item works just fine for me. It holds a charge real long (recharge it every 2 weeks or so). As nice as it would be to have integrated bluetooth.........it was not a big issue for me.
#6 of 8 Planning to install Parrot Bluetooth Hands Free by mrinventor Mar 20, 2008 (12:23 pm)
The hard part is figuring out how to remove the plastic bezel from the center console. Does anyone know how this is done?   From what I've learned once the plastic cover is removed you just remove the radio using a universal DIN tool (two wire U's $4 at parts store). To interface with the Bose radio it takes a $150 cable and harness from Quick Connect Products and the Parrot 3200 LS unit $150 - $200 from there it's just plug and play.   I bought the 2008 CX7 workshop manual, but it didn't have anything on removing the cover. Does anyone know which manual does, they manuals are ~ $100 each.   Thanks in advance   Alan Replies to this message: cx7lover (Mar 30, 2008 7:44 pm)
#7 of 8 Re: Planning to install Parrot Bluetooth Hands Free [mrinventor] by cx7lover Mar 30, 2008 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: mrinventor (Mar 20, 2008 12:23 pm) That's not how you take it out at all, you need to pry open the bezel and then it's just four screws that hold it in.   check mcx7.com
#8 of 8 2009 Mazda CX-7 by aviboy97 Apr 19, 2008 (6:20 am)
Hey everyone,   Looking for Bluetooth? I do believe the 09 CX-7 will have Bluetooth as an option.

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