Stereo Changes for 2008.5...

[ellhef]

So, after much debating about how to proceed with getting Sirius and my iPod hooked up in my 3, I decided I liked how clean the stock stereo is with the steering wheel controls and LCD display and all that. For that reason, I decided to look into how to get an iPod integration kit and Sirius kit installed in there. Come to find out, Mazda changed up a few things for the 08.5 stereo.

Through searching the web, I found Med Center Mazda, who has a few items listed specifically for the 2008.5 stereo (which are linked below), making me wonder if the stereo setup changed, so I shot them an email.

http://www.mazdaparts.org/mazda3-sirius-satellite-radio.html
http://www.mazdaparts.org/mazda-ipod-with-sirius-radio.html

According to Marshall English of Med Center Mazda, there is a way to have an iPod integration module, Sirius module and the AUX jack all hooked up to the same stereo without the use of a Switching Box. Here is the latest email:

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Elliott,
Our information is that the 08.5 does not use the same set up and thus you do not need the switching box.
Mazda offers a harness kit for the IPOD unit on the 08.5 for use with the aux jack.
We include this kit with our ipod kit.

iPod® Integration Module Application Guide2004MY2005MY2006MY2007MY2008MY2009MYMazda3 (All prior to B/ A/
A/ 1 Mazda3 (All from 1/1/08) 4 or 5 B/ 4 or 5
A = C9F2-V6-572_-US
B = C291-79-CFZ
C = F197-79-CFZ
1 to retain function of AUX Jack, Switching Box (C9F1-V6-261) is required
2 Tribute 2005 production launched in December 2003
3 excludes models with factory in-dash Navigation System
4 requires installation harness kit, C9F1-V6-029 (with AUX Jack, without SIRIUS)
5 requires installation harness kit, C9F4-V6-029 (with AUX Jack, with SIRIUS and Bluetooth)
6 requires installation harness kit, C9F5-V6-029 (with Navigation)
▲ = new part numbers will be required (P/N's - TBD)
Thanks,
Marshall English
Med Center Mazda Parts Dept.
<http://www.mazdaparts.org>
800.749.0929[/b]

So, the 2008.5 Mazda 3's can use either iPod integration kit 4 or 5 from the above list, and number 5 makes me think that it can be used with the AUX Jack and Sirius set up (as well as Bluetooth?). I posted this on mazda3forums.com as well, trying to get some concrete evidence that this whole thing will work. Here is the link:

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=112901.0 -- Reply #7

From that thread, it all sounds pretty new, like Mazda just released these part numbers and such, so I don't know if I will find much, but have you guys heard anything?

[mOOsE]

nope, read online that someone bought a mazda 3 GT and had bluetooth handsfree setup (possible built into GPS?)..... I cannot locate anything on the site though...that would be an immediate buy for me if its available..

[turbo99jetta]

I'm still being told that u have to have the switching box.. ... sorry man

[ellhef]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mOOsE @ Jun 10 2008, 09:34 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=51189]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

nope, read online that someone bought a mazda 3 GT and had bluetooth handsfree setup (possible built into GPS?)..... I cannot locate anything on the site though...that would be an immediate buy for me if its available..[/b]

Yeah, that would be pretty cool. Especially if you could get Sirius, the iPod and the Bluetooth as #5 in that list seems to suggest, that would be downright bitchin!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Freezing Cx7 @ Jun 10 2008, 09:43 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=51191]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

I'm still being told that u have to have the switching box.. ... sorry man[/b]

Really? Yeah, this is why I want some concrete evidence either way before I start buying stuff, I am getting conflicting info... But in any case, thanks for checking with your install guys and everything for me.

[mOOsE]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ellhef @ Jun 10 2008, 09:45 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=51192]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Yeah, that would be pretty cool. Especially if you could get Sirius, the iPod and the Bluetooth as #5 in that list seems to suggest, that would be downright bitchin![/b]

yeah, I had a car with factory bluetooth and its SWEEEEEET! wish I still had it, especially with a manual again.

[STHMotors.com]

I HAVE THE ANSWER, FOR SURE!!!!
No switching box for 2008.5 new radio. You do need the installation harness. The harness will run you $108 and the switching box was only $142. So not a huge savings but everything counts. The email first posted is correct. Let me know if you want one.

[Rich]

In the email it states:

"1 to retain function of AUX Jack, Switching Box (C9F1-V6-261) is required"

Looks like a box is needed if you want the AUX jack to work. Unless I'm missing something....

[STHMotors.com]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rich @ Jun 10 2008, 12:59 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=51218]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

In the email it states:

"1 to retain function of AUX Jack, Switching Box (C9F1-V6-261) is required"

Looks like a box is needed if you want the AUX jack to work. Unless I'm missing something....[/b]

You are missing the production dates...read it again. You do not need the switching box if your Mazda3 or Speed3 was produced on or after 1/1/08. Here it is again...the key parts are now bold. I am happy to show you the information from MazdaUSA if you would like to stop in but I can not post it. Sorry.

iPod® Integration Module Application Guide2004MY2005MY2006MY2007MY2008MY2009MYMazda3 (All prior to B/ A/
A/ 1 Mazda3 (All from 1/1/08) 4 or 5 B/ 4 or 5
A = C9F2-V6-572_-US
B = C291-79-CFZ
C = F197-79-CFZ
1 to retain function of AUX Jack, Switching Box (C9F1-V6-261) is required
2 Tribute 2005 production launched in December 2003
3 excludes models with factory in-dash Navigation System
4 requires installation harness kit, C9F1-V6-029 (with AUX Jack, without SIRIUS)
5 requires installation harness kit, C9F4-V6-029 (with AUX Jack, with SIRIUS and Bluetooth)6 requires installation harness kit, C9F5-V6-029 (with Navigation)
▲ = new part numbers will be required (P/N's - TBD)

[mOOsE]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CoX-7 @ Jun 10 2008, 01:05 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=51220]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

You are missing the production dates...read it again. You do not need the switching box if your Mazda3 or Speed3 was produced on or after 1/1/08. Here it is again...the key parts are now bold. I am happy to show you the information from MazdaUSA if you would like to stop in but I can not post it. Sorry.

iPod® Integration Module Application Guide2004MY2005MY2006MY2007MY2008MY2009MYMazda3 (All prior to B/ A/
A/ 1 Mazda3 (All from 1/1/08) 4 or 5 B/ 4 or 5
A = C9F2-V6-572_-US
B = C291-79-CFZ
C = F197-79-CFZ
1 to retain function of AUX Jack, Switching Box (C9F1-V6-261) is required
2 Tribute 2005 production launched in December 2003
3 excludes models with factory in-dash Navigation System
4 requires installation harness kit, C9F1-V6-029 (with AUX Jack, without SIRIUS)
5 requires installation harness kit, C9F4-V6-029 (with AUX Jack, with SIRIUS and Bluetooth)6 requires installation harness kit, C9F5-V6-029 (with Navigation)
▲ = new part numbers will be required (P/N's - TBD)[/b]

can you shed some light on the bluetooth mention?

[turbo99jetta]

Description

Part Number

Price

QTY









iPod Integration Module - Compatible with all iPods containing a 30-pin dock connector. Not compatible with SIRIUS or PhatNoise. Not compatible with Navigation on CX-7 and CX-9. (Mazda3 - before Jan. 1, 2008 production)

C9F2-V6-572_-US

$149.00



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Switching box - Required when auxilary console input and iPod Integration Module, PhatNoise or SIRIUS are installed (Mazda3 - before Jan. 1, 2008 production)

C9F1-V6-261

$142.00



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iPod Integration Module - Compatible with all iPods containing a 30-pin dock connector. Not for vehicles with in-dash Navigation. Requires Installation Harness. (Mazda3 - on or after Jan. 1, 2008 production)

C291-79-CFZ

$142.00



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Installation Harness w/ Aux w/o SIRIUS (Mazda3 - on or after Jan. 1, 2008 production)

C9F1-V6-029

$108.00



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Installation Harness w/ Aux w/ SIRIUS (Mazda3 - on or after Jan. 1, 2008 production)

C9F4-V6-029

$108.00



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[ellhef]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rich @ Jun 10 2008, 12:59 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=51218]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

In the email it states:

"1 to retain function of AUX Jack, Switching Box (C9F1-V6-261) is required"

Looks like a box is needed if you want the AUX jack to work. Unless I'm missing something....[/b]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CoX-7 @ Jun 10 2008, 01:05 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=51220]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

You are missing the production dates...read it again. You do not need the switching box if your Mazda3 or Speed3 was produced on or after 1/1/08. Here it is again...the key parts are now bold. I am happy to show you the information from MazdaUSA if you would like to stop in but I can not post it. Sorry.

iPod® Integration Module Application Guide2004MY2005MY2006MY2007MY2008MY2009MYMazda3 (All prior to B/ A/
A/ 1 Mazda3 (All from 1/1/08) 4 or 5 B/ 4 or 5
A = C9F2-V6-572_-US
B = C291-79-CFZ
C = F197-79-CFZ
1 to retain function of AUX Jack, Switching Box (C9F1-V6-261) is required
2 Tribute 2005 production launched in December 2003
3 excludes models with factory in-dash Navigation System
4 requires installation harness kit, C9F1-V6-029 (with AUX Jack, without SIRIUS)
5 requires installation harness kit, C9F4-V6-029 (with AUX Jack, with SIRIUS and Bluetooth)6 requires installation harness kit, C9F5-V6-029 (with Navigation)
▲ = new part numbers will be required (P/N's - TBD)[/b]

Yeah, the first line means that for the Mazda3 built after 1/1/08, numbers 4 and 5 apply. So number 1 doesn't affect it... at least that is how I understood it.

[STHMotors.com]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Freezing Cx7 @ Jun 10 2008, 01:45 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=51232]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Description

Part Number

Price

QTY









iPod Integration Module - Compatible with all iPods containing a 30-pin dock connector. Not compatible with SIRIUS or PhatNoise. Not compatible with Navigation on CX-7 and CX-9. (Mazda3 - before Jan. 1, 2008 production)

C9F2-V6-572_-US

$149.00



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Switching box - Required when auxilary console input and iPod Integration Module, PhatNoise or SIRIUS are installed (Mazda3 - before Jan. 1, 2008 production)

C9F1-V6-261

$142.00



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Bottom of Form



iPod Integration Module - Compatible with all iPods containing a 30-pin dock connector. Not for vehicles with in-dash Navigation. Requires Installation Harness. (Mazda3 - on or after Jan. 1, 2008 production)

C291-79-CFZ

$142.00



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Bottom of Form



Installation Harness w/ Aux w/o SIRIUS (Mazda3 - on or after Jan. 1, 2008 production)

C9F1-V6-029

$108.00



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Installation Harness w/ Aux w/ SIRIUS (Mazda3 - on or after Jan. 1, 2008 production)

C9F4-V6-029

$108.00



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That's the info direct from Mazda's parts system. Thanks Josh.

[ellhef]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CoX-7 @ Jun 10 2008, 02:25 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=51239]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

That's the info direct from Mazda's parts system. Thanks Josh.[/b]

Yep, that is the evidence I was looking for. Thanks Josh!!

[turbo99jetta]

not a problem sorry it took so long to get this out. Just had a hard time finding anything on it. guess we now know.. price is about the same though in the long run lol/

[STHMotors.com]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Freezing Cx7 @ Jun 10 2008, 02:52 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=51255]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

not a problem sorry it took so long to get this out. Just had a hard time finding anything on it. guess we now know.. price is about the same though in the long run lol/[/b]

I sure its just about the same piece, they just changed the name of it so dumb ass people would quit looking for the 'switch'. lol