ipod connection for ms6

marken27 · Feb 20, 2007

is there a way to conncet a ipod to the stero, thers is a mieda button on the radio and i was wondering if i could use it to work the i pod and what kind of connecter i would need. right now i have a fm transmitter and i live in LA so there is static on every channel. help me please

wannabe · Feb 21, 2007

marken27 said:
is there a way to conncet a ipod to the stero, thers is a mieda button on the radio and i was wondering if i could use it to work the i pod and what kind of connecter i would need. right now i have a fm transmitter and i live in LA so there is static on every channel. help me please

sorry to say this..but search. there are a few options available. the main ones being audiolink and the Mazda adapter

d_ragon78 · Feb 22, 2007

I had the dealership install the iPod adapter in my car when I first bought it. it cost an extra $230 but it is a lot easier to change the songs, etc. I don't have to look at my iPod to change anyhthing, it is all done either through my radio controls or steering wheel controls. they did a nice install job into my glove box so it stays hidden from view. good investment in my opinion

genericuser · Feb 22, 2007

I wish I didn't leave my auxmod in the 6 when I sold it. I could've fetched a decent premium for that thing.

Afroman · Feb 22, 2007

I have the ipod hook up from Mazda. I believe most are identical. Its a pretty easy install, just have to take the dash pieces from the cup holder out and then slide the whole stereo center console section forward. There is a good how to in the HOW -To seciont.

**Opinion on Effectiveness**

It is really a pain to figure out where you are at in your Albums/Songs/Artists section of your Ipod since NO data is displayed on the Dash Display or Ipod. All you get is the track and the play time.

I always feel like its putting $1 in a jukebox and praying to god it randomally selects the song you want to hear. It is really a pain in the ass. It plays the songs well and sounds good, but the interface is aweful.

Jonesy32 · Feb 22, 2007

marken27 said:
is there a way to conncet a ipod to the stero, thers is a mieda button on the radio and i was wondering if i could use it to work the i pod and what kind of connecter i would need. right now i have a fm transmitter and i live in LA so there is static on every channel. help me please

If you have Sirius hooked up the dealership cannot install the ipod adaptor. Uses the same jack (I was told), but cannot confirm this.

wannabe · Feb 22, 2007

Jonesy32 said:
If you have Sirius hooked up the dealership cannot install the ipod adaptor. Uses the same jack (I was told), but cannot confirm this.

this is true from what i've read.

as far as the interfaces, supposedly the AudioLink is a lot easier to use because it has an option to either control it from the iPod or from the radio. i believe you have to use a sequence of buttons to switch modes though (i can't confirm this.)

Rican219 · Feb 22, 2007

wannabe said:
this is true from what i've read.

as far as the interfaces, supposedly the AudioLink is a lot easier to use because it has an option to either control it from the iPod or from the radio. i believe you have to use a sequence of buttons to switch modes though (i can't confirm this.)

You are correct I'm installing mine this weekend.

FYI Media button is used for NOTHING. There aren't even any wires that connect to it.

ChicagoKid · Feb 22, 2007

Here you go.... Donny runs The RPM store. Very easy and nice doing business with him.
http://www.therpmstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=91&products_id=142

Rican219 · Feb 23, 2007

ChicagoKid said:
Here you go.... Donny runs The RPM store. Very easy and nice doing business with him.
http://www.therpmstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=91&products_id=142

I got this one last night and installed it. VERY MUCH WORTH IT!

Afroman · Feb 23, 2007

wannabe said:
this is true from what i've read.

as far as the interfaces, supposedly the AudioLink is a lot easier to use because it has an option to either control it from the iPod or from the radio. i believe you have to use a sequence of buttons to switch modes though (i can't confirm this.)

Serisouly!!!!! Does anyone have an Audiolink adapter? Can you confirm this

wannabe · Feb 23, 2007

the post directly above you

Rican219 · Feb 23, 2007

Afroman said:
Serisouly!!!!! Does anyone have an Audiolink adapter? Can you confirm this

YES and YES

ChicagoKid · Feb 24, 2007

+1
Your iPod will sound awesome!!!! And you can use the steering wheel controls.

Rican219 · Feb 24, 2007

ChicagoKid said:
+1
Your iPod will sound awesome!!!! And you can use the steering wheel controls.

HELLZ YEAH !!! I LOVE MINE

Mutmatt · Feb 24, 2007

Mazda iPod Integration Kit Just an option from the forum vendors

ZUZOOM · Mar 18, 2007

I have IPOD CONNECTOR

Afroman said:
I have the ipod hook up from Mazda. I believe most are identical. Its a pretty easy install, just have to take the dash pieces from the cup holder out and then slide the whole stereo center console section forward. There is a good how to in the HOW -To seciont.

**Opinion on Effectiveness**

It is really a pain to figure out where you are at in your Albums/Songs/Artists section of your Ipod since NO data is displayed on the Dash Display or Ipod. All you get is the track and the play time.

I always feel like its putting $1 in a jukebox and praying to god it randomally selects the song you want to hear. It is really a pain in the ass. It plays the songs well and sounds good, but the interface is aweful.

(fight) I to feel like I fight with my Ipod...BUT I did find a way to get a song choice to stay when you plug in the ipod. With the ipod disconnected choose your song and lock into position. KNOB ON TOP and then plug in IPOD..The song will play..But then changes back if you hit NEXT

Newf · Mar 18, 2007

i have the audiolink here, and keep my songs on a usb thumb drive. Cheap, small, easy to use, sounds great.

see falcontx on m a z d a 6 c l u b . c o m

LBV · Mar 18, 2007

Where do you guys put the audiolink? Do you velcro tape it somewhere or what?

Also, can you see the song names on the radio display?

ABPRSXS · Apr 1, 2007

Afroman said:
I have the ipod hook up from Mazda. I believe most are identical. Its a pretty easy install, just have to take the dash pieces from the cup holder out and then slide the whole stereo center console section forward. There is a good how to in the HOW -To seciont.

**Opinion on Effectiveness**

It is really a pain to figure out where you are at in your Albums/Songs/Artists section of your Ipod since NO data is displayed on the Dash Display or Ipod. All you get is the track and the play time.

I always feel like its putting $1 in a jukebox and praying to god it randomally selects the song you want to hear. It is really a pain in the ass. It plays the songs well and sounds good, but the interface is aweful.

Hey! I just got my MS6...awesome car! Anyway, I got the iPod adapter installed from the dealer and I don't think it's set up right. I have to push the CD option on the stereo to get it to work. I can see the mazda logo on the iPod, but it says ''Ok to dsiconnect''. And I can't change songs on the iPod, only through the stereo. But it's a pain since I have so many songs! It only skips a song at a time from the beginning on the list. Should it work from the media option on the stereo? If a CD is playing and I want to use the iPod, I have to push CD again and is starts...but if I try to skip a song, it goes back to CD. How should it work?

Thanks!

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