Sirius Compatability

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dlapolla

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Mazda 5 2006

• Apr 21, 2015

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I have a 2006 Mazda 5... What parts do I need to make the SAT button work with Sirius. I do not get a radio id number with the SAT or the ESN button...

 

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Secondtyme

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2006 Mazda5 Touring

• Apr 22, 2015

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I believe the OEM satellite radio was an add-on module to the radio. You could in theory source that module and it would be plug and play with your oe stereo, requiring only a disassembly of the dash to plug everything in. I would think it would be a whole lot cheaper to get a decent aftermarket add on Sirius tuner and run it through an aux in, but to each their own.

 

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Kojack

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2007 5 GT "thing 5"

• Apr 23, 2015

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What sucks is that my radio does not have aux in. It has a media button, but no plug in for it. I am guessing a module is needed for that too? I think im going to upgrade to an ANDROID head unit.

 

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Secondtyme

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2006 Mazda5 Touring

• Apr 23, 2015

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There is a very old DIY on adding an aux in to the factory HU, it involves jumpering some unused plugs on the back of the HU IIRC. Personally I just replaced the original radio with a vastly superior Pioneer double DIN that has everything I wanted built in.

 

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Kojack

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2007 5 GT "thing 5"

• Apr 25, 2015

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Thanks, I will do some google fu and try to find it. I cannot stand static coming through on my add on sat radio.

 

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Typhoonk123456

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Mazda 5 2007

• Apr 26, 2015

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don't know if it's actually available first hand anymore

but heres a link to the module/antenna kit

http://mazdagear.com/satelliteradioreceiverkit-mazda5.aspx

 

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Secondtyme

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2006 Mazda5 Touring

• Apr 27, 2015

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^^This^^ Kojack, I hear you on the static thing, I had the same issues with mine and the stock radio (Because FM modulators suck) It was one of the big things that pushed me into an aftermarket radio

 

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Kojack

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2007 5 GT "thing 5"

• Apr 28, 2015

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I can't use that as I use my radio in various different vehicles.

 

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Secondtyme

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2006 Mazda5 Touring

• Apr 28, 2015

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In that case I would defineatly run down the old DIY on adding an aux in to the OE head unit, that would be your best bet. IIRC the DIY was on a 06-07 Mazda6 which used the same radio as our cars, it was linked over on the old website (am I dating myself there? LOL)