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xstarstruckx in mazda3

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May 10, 2006 13:52

Can anybody advise as to the preferred method to do an ipod install (with direct line into the head unit) on a 2005 Mazda3? I know there is a way to plug it in through an auxillary input - some website mention that it's done through the hook up that is meant for the CD changer. Does that mean I cannot keep the CD Changer connected if I want the ( Read more... )

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iiipinguin May 10 2006, 18:21:02 UTC

Here you go.

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=35009.0

I have the PIE interface for my Mazda, works great.

If you haven't joined these forums yet, I highly recommend it, anything and everything you'd ever want to do to your Mazda can be found here, not to mention that it's also another great online community.

Have fun.

xstarstruckx May 10 2006, 20:05:38 UTC

i think what is confusing me is Gen 4- versus Gen 5 ipod hook-up? I'm looking for something that would charge the ipod, so I'm assuming something with a dock connector. In that case, I think I would need the P.I.E. adapter, something to convert the Alpine to RCA-in, and then a conversion between the dock connector and RCA out? It seems like there should be an easier way to do it, or maybe I should just go through the ipod headphone jack and get an after-market charger.

anuisance2you May 10 2006, 18:21:39 UTC

Do you not have the in-dash changer?

As far as I know there are no Aux in on the Mazda3 stereo.
I've seen a pretty indepth review of a pioneer product that allowed limited control through the wheel controls. Just track advance, but that was over a year ago. I'm sure there are products that are designed to do full digital control by now....

Look around http://mazda3forums.com for some stuff that has been tested by users there.

xstarstruckx May 10 2006, 20:07:24 UTC

Ah, I think that's what confused me. When they said CD changer, I thought it was referring to the in-dash. Makes more sense now.

I did check out the mazda3forums.com site, but there was so much information there, and no actual post with equipment and instructions listed, so I got frustrated. Also I didn't see much information about connecting a Gen 5 ipod.