can u change the stock deck?

[phuviano2004]

I don't have a mazda 3 yet, but I'm really considering getting one soon. I'm just wondering if u can change the stock deck to an aftermarket one. If you can change the deck, where can I buy a bracket that would fit in the dash? The stock deck is rather large.

I want to change deck cause it doesn't play mp3's and I know you can get a stock deck that does play mp3's but, its like an extra $600 bucks. I already have a deck that play's mp3's in my 89 legend now.

This is my first post here, so please be nice. I tried using the search button, but found no info on this. If someone could help, please reply. TIA

Phu.

[lasermp5]

lol good luck. double din = paradise :D Your situation is not going to be as pretty....

[phuviano2004]

Originally posted by lasermp5
lol good luck. double din = paradise :D Your situation is not going to be as pretty....

darn.. two of them. Is there a wiring harness for this car yet? or do I have to figure out what each wire does?

[acidbbg]

I don't think there are any wiring harness yet for it...

Chas

P.S. I am selling a pocket that would fit...check my sig for details!

[canada3]

spend the 600 bucks ...over say 5 years its only about 11 bucks per month extra.........save the headace

[ards]

That's what I hate with integrated radio on newer cars. I still love the aftermarket decks.

[RockyRapier]

Anyone else notice that with the stock deck (no mp3, no 6 disc) that if you play a CD on random and want to skip to the next track it turns off random and just goes to the next track instead of the next random track.

Think this can be fixed with a software upgrade to the stereo? It is really anoying.

[Mazda3Freak]

darn.. two of them. Is there a wiring harness for this car yet? or do I have to figure out what each wire does?

wiring harness and dash kits now available go to this web site they have the wiring harness I have bought one for my car (mazda3 5 door) and the dash kit as well. I don't work for them but I have bought many audio products from them my most recent purchase was a pair of Kenwood headrest monitors. I think they also do free shipping on some of the preorders dash kits

This is the link for the new mazda radio housing for the
1995-02 Mazda Millennia
2001-2004 Mazda Protégé and Protégé 5
2001-2002 Mazda 626
2001-2005 Mazda Tribute
http://www.mobilcaraudio.com/catalog/item/908954/1105646.htm

This link is for the wiring harness
http://www.mobilcaraudio.com/catalog/item/908954/1105646.htm

This link is for the dash kit Mazda3
http://www.mobilcaraudio.com/catalog/item/908954/737286.htm

[Mazda3Freak]

go to this link they have them

Mazda3 radio housing
Mazda3 dash kit
http://www.mobilcaraudio.com/page/page/908954.htm

[dinenasty]

I've considered FM modulation personally (using an MP3 compatible FM-modulated changer.) Sound quality may suffer, but in FM changers I've used before, it's not noticeable. I have a related question: do stock decks have RCA-outputs, or do you have to struggle with installing an aftermarket deck for amp installation too?

[briand805]

I don't have a mazda 3 yet, but I'm really considering getting one soon. I'm just wondering if u can change the stock deck to an aftermarket one. If you can change the deck, where can I buy a bracket that would fit in the dash? The stock deck is rather large.

I want to change deck cause it doesn't play mp3's and I know you can get a stock deck that does play mp3's but, its like an extra $600 bucks. I already have a deck that play's mp3's in my 89 legend now.

This is my first post here, so please be nice. I tried using the search button, but found no info on this. If someone could help, please reply. TIA

Phu.


After market deck like I have?

http://m****************/gallery/albums/userpics/14306/normal_PICT0026.JPG

and a wiring diagram like this?

TOP

White/Black – left front +
Gray/Black – left front –
White/Red – right front +
Gray/Red – right front –
White/Purple – left rear +
Gray/White – left rear –
White – rear right +
Gray – rear right –

BOTTOM

Orange/Black – 12v constant
Orange/Black with silver dots – 12v illumination
Yellow with silver dots – 12v ignition
Black/Green – Chassis ground

There is 2 more wires in the bunch. One is the 12v ignition for the antenna and the other is a cell phone mute. I didn’t get the colors as they don’t get used unless using aftermarket deck. The antenna ignition wire is next to the 12v illumination wire.

Taken from Vabooms audio instal. http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/495957

[Captain KRM P5]

After market deck like I have?

http://m****************/gallery/albums/userpics/14306/normal_PICT0026.JPG

and a wiring diagram like this?

TOP

White/Black – left front +
Gray/Black – left front –
White/Red – right front +
Gray/Red – right front –
White/Purple – left rear +
Gray/White – left rear –
White – rear right +
Gray – rear right –

BOTTOM

Orange/Black – 12v constant
Orange/Black with silver dots – 12v illumination
Yellow with silver dots – 12v ignition
Black/Green – Chassis ground

There is 2 more wires in the bunch. One is the 12v ignition for the antenna and the other is a cell phone mute. I didn’t get the colors as they don’t get used unless using aftermarket deck. The antenna ignition wire is next to the 12v illumination wire.

Taken from Vabooms audio instal. http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/495957

awesome post, very helpful. this forum needs more people willing to do stuff like this

[ZOOMZOOMSPEED]

awesome post, very helpful. this forum needs more people willing to do stuff like this
Yo in that picture i must say that' that is the sloppiest work done in a car that i ever seen. And i mean that with all respect.
I mean c'mon that is very sloppy you need some serious help with the customizing of your ride. this is the ride i had and recently sold and all work done by me and me only. check it out
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/358465
And you can try this site out for mazda lovers all kinds of addons and performance parts body kits and so on here:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/index.html

SORRY BRA BUT TRUE IS TRUE. PEACE

[briand805]

Yo in that picture i must say that' that is the sloppiest work done in a car that i ever seen. And i mean that with all respect.
I mean c'mon that is very sloppy you need some serious help with the customizing of your ride. this is the ride i had and recently sold and all work done by me and me only. check it out
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/358465
And you can try this site out for mazda lovers all kinds of addons and performance parts body kits and so on here:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/index.html

SORRY BRA BUT TRUE IS TRUE. PEACE
I dont think you were able to fully comprehend the post.. It is not my instal I just pasted the diagram and a link.

Regardless of how good vavooms instal was the important thing here was the wire diagram he provided and i pasted...perhaps making a positive contribution instead of honking your horn would make you seem like less of an ass.

And if you are referring to my stuff please tell me whats sloppy about it..lol

http://m****************/gallery/albums/userpics/14306/normal_PICT0026.JPG
http://m****************/gallery/albums/userpics/14306/normal_DSCF0036.JPG
http://m****************/gallery/albums/userpics/14306/normal_DSCF0035.JPG
http://m****************/gallery/albums/userpics/14306/normal_DSCF0033.JPG

True I dont have some big enclosure to hide the wiring and what not.Nor do I have fluorescent wiring and paint everywhere you look under the hood.. Then again I dont want all that and I am not interested in winning the Little Tijuana car show sound competition.

Im sure your parents are really proud of the work they had done on your car back in 98. After all you did win the school car show.. (cryhard) . To each their own i suppose.

[ZOOMZOOMSPEED]

I dont think you were able to fully comprehend the post.. It is not my instal I just pasted the diagram and a link.

Regardless of how good vavooms instal was the important thing here was the wire diagram he provided and i pasted...perhaps making a positive contribution instead of honking your horn would make you seem like less of an ass.

And if you are referring to my stuff please tell me whats sloppy about it..lol

http://m****************/gallery/albums/userpics/14306/normal_PICT0026.JPG
http://m****************/gallery/albums/userpics/14306/normal_DSCF0036.JPG
http://m****************/gallery/albums/userpics/14306/normal_DSCF0035.JPG
http://m****************/gallery/albums/userpics/14306/normal_DSCF0033.JPG

True I dont have some big enclosure to hide the wiring and what not.Nor do I have fluorescent wiring and paint everywhere you look under the hood.. Then again I dont want all that and I am not interested in winning the Little Tijuana car show sound competition.

Im sure your parents are really proud of the work they had done on your car back in 98. After all you did win the school car show.. (cryhard) . To each their own i suppose.
jajajaja no it was'nt a school competition it was held at a school yard.
And no im 42 yrs old.
I have many awards that i never posted, From many car shows for the stratus.
I was simply letting you guys know that hey i can help. I also create spechtrum 15 LED's that dance to the music check it out here:::
http://www.oznium.com/gallery/index.php/FLYSTRATUS98_Dodge_Stratus/gid/86

If your interested in my LED board just email me at FLYSTRATUS98@YAHOO.COM...
PEACE (cool)

[Krunko]

Yo in that picture i must say that' that is the sloppiest work done in a car that i ever seen. And i mean that with all respect.
I mean c'mon that is very sloppy you need some serious help with the customizing of your ride. this is the ride i had and recently sold and all work done by me and me only. check it out
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/358465
And you can try this site out for mazda lovers all kinds of addons and performance parts body kits and so on here:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/index.html

SORRY BRA BUT TRUE IS TRUE. PEACE

This is coming from a guy with a riced-out Dodge Stratus. No need to hate on his setup, doesn't look bad to me.

Reminds me of that Will Farrel SNL skit...

"I drive a Dodge Stratus! I can to 50 push-ups in 20 minutes!"

If you havn't seen that skit get the best of Will Farrel Volume I. Good stuff.

p.s. - I'm just messing with you on the Stratus comment.

[Rush24]

I just installed my decks.........7" in-dash screen and a Pioneer DEH-P8MP
deck looks pretty good. I'll post pics as soon as i can! (stash)

[BoostThat3]

briand, personally.... i like your dash...