The GROM works with the iPhone, plus I believe the Mazda doesn't charge it plus it locks it out, which makes the iPhone worthless even if it did connect.
Thanks but it seems like the GROM unit doesn't support the 2009 Mazda5...
The GROM works with the iPhone, plus I believe the Mazda doesn't charge it plus it locks it out, which makes the iPhone worthless even if it did connect.
Still amused at how easy it is to pull apart the whole center console. It's pretty much held in by nothing.
Hey im new to the mazda community jus got a mazda 3 2005.. so ive been searching and confused...i want full integration..lcd text..charging..unlocked ipod..good quality sound..if anyone has the right option a link to as where i can get it would be helpful.
** Do It Yourself **
Note: this was done on a 2006 M3, with the standard (non-Bose) head unit. I have not tried this on any other model.
You'll need some wire, some shielded audio cable with a 3.5mm male jack to connect to your mp3 player headphone jack, and a connector to fit the CD-Changer port on the back of the head unit, and that's all! For the connector, a standard 0.1" spacing 2x8 female header will fit, like this: http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=A26458-ND or any equivalent part. Obviously the shape of this connector doesn't match the Mazda head unit, but the electrical connections match and it fits snuggly enough so it won't vibrate off. If you have a dead CD Changer then you can salvage the proper connector from that.
Refer to the diagram posted in this thread by "TheMan" way back in 10-01-2006, on the first page.
1) Solder a short piece of wire from pin 2M to 2A. This makes the head unit think there's a CD changer connected, and enables the "MEDIA" button.
2) Solder your headphone cable right channel, to pin 2C.
3) Solder your headphone cable left channel, to pin 2E.
4) Solder your headphone cable shield, to pins 2D and 2F together.
The "MEDIA" button on the head unit will activate the aux port, and the car's LCD display will show "AUX".
Note that pin 2O (2-oh) on the connector provides a switched 12V signal, but this cannot power an mp3 player directly. This pin is intended to control an electronic power switch in the CD-Changer. If you need switched power for your player, you can tap off the head unit main harness.
Unfortunetely no, none of the available auxiliary inputs are activated using the SAT button. Other than what it says on the button though it won't really change how the input works. Like I said you can either go with the AuxMod Basic and use the TAPE/MD/MEDIA button, or you can go with the PIE (or other) and hit the CD button twice.
What model year is your car? If you have a '07 then you already have an input.
OK, I guess this answers my question...I saw this in a thread on another forum.
Using any of the adapters, like the grom, OR doing the DIY method will still be accessed by pressing the CD button twice. Is that correct?
The new GROM is media button twice, then something else for what mode it puts the GROM in. I still need to install mine and troubleshoot it.
Still no joy. They finally sent me a new firmware update I hope I can try Friday if I get time, before getting ready for Import Alliance. Sounds like the sound is just bleeding through another line or station? Anyone have the new grom unit and a 8.5+ and have it work?
I couldn't get the new grom to work on my 8.5, barely audible music with a s*** load of static. Promptly returned it.
Same boat. Ugg, I was hoping it worked. I haven't tried the new firmware yet.
That's cool. How did you update the firmware? Or did you buy a new version?Welp, I just upgraded to the latest firmware and it works!!!! The notes say over 800+ plus changes. Apparently whatever they did it works now.