New AA \ ACP Thread (with Poll)

[jeffrow925]

You believe Mazda will do this (uhm)

Tons of OEM Mazda parts are on eBay cheaper then the dealer prices. Add in ebays various 15-20% promo codes it will be pretty cheap.

Now the question is, is it going to be a pain in the ass to install it or not. I want to see some YouTube videos.

 

[Xeler8ing]

Tons of OEM Mazda parts are on eBay cheaper then the dealer prices. Add in ebays various 15-20% promo codes it will be pretty cheap.

Now the question is, is it going to be a pain in the ass to install it or not. I want to see some YouTube videos.

Ahh, ok I understand now. Thanks (cheers2)

 

[Srad600]

Can*t wait to buy a self install kit off eBay with a 20% off coupon

All the parts to do it yourself are already available for purchase if you know where to look. Sucks that Mazda is charging so much for something that actually costs so little (hardware wise). I'm guessing they are trying to get a decent return on the cost of software development (integration with the connect system). The more I read, the more I'm convinced I'm just going to buy the parts and do the install myself.

 

[jeffrow925]

All the parts to do it yourself are already available for purchase if you know where to look. Sucks that Mazda is charging so much for something that actually costs so little (hardware wise). I'm guessing they are trying to get a decent return on the cost of software development (integration with the connect system). The more I read, the more I'm convinced I'm just going to buy the parts and do the install myself.

Ive only heard so far that one of the 2 USB port things on eBay does not work. Im going to wait a couple of weeks for people to find the good and bad hardware sellers

 

[alphadog00]

I*ve only heard so far that one of the 2 USB port things on eBay does not work. I*m going to wait a couple of weeks for people to find the good and bad hardware sellers

Is the new firmware out for north america? I have only seen EU mentioned.

 

[Xeler8ing]

Is the new firmware out for north america? I have only seen EU mentioned.

On new vehicles yes (slowly). For existing owners, no

 

[Xeler8ing]

Android Auto and Apple Carplay now available on the CX-5 in Germany as of today - here's an Instagram post from a Mazda dealer there:

 

[prinefan5]

Is it my understanding that owners of 2018 grand touring in USA will have to pay for android auto? It won't be free?

 

[jeffrow925]

Is it my understanding that owners of 2018 grand touring in USA will have to pay for android auto? It won't be free?

Yes. Not much is America is free...

 

[Xeler8ing]

Is it my understanding that owners of 2018 grand touring in USA will have to pay for android auto? It won't be free?

Are you referring to current owners who want to upgrade (uhm)

If so then all current owners regardless of model or grade will need to pay for the upgrade

 

[jthj]

Never a free lunch

 

[Xeler8ing]

(iagree)

 

[boandlkramer]

Android Auto and Apple Carplay now available on the CX-5 in Germany as of today - here's an Instagram post from a Mazda dealer there:

Damn....I wish the dealers here would do this kind of work on US Vehicles....

I guess it cant hurt to ask though.

 

[Xeler8ing]

Damn....I wish the dealers here would do this kind of work on US Vehicles....

I guess it can*t hurt to ask though.

No harm in trying

 

[Srad600]

Ive only heard so far that one of the 2 USB port things on eBay does not work. Im going to wait a couple of weeks for people to find the good and bad hardware sellers

I've been following the thread on the *other* board and it seems the Aux port has two verions. One version is for the Chinese market (which has had AA/CP for a while now) and the other verion is the upgrade part for other markets which are now transitioning to AA/CP. The old Aux unit part number is TK78-66-9U0A, and that MAY not work. The correct part number for the new AUX Unit is TK78-66-9U0C. As far as I've read, if you buy the correct parts, everything should work once the software is released into the wild.

 

[Arcanisti]

Interesting a German site has that part listed as 225 euros.

Full instructions, with P/Ns here and a chap in the UK having completed a self install apparently. Apologies if posting a competing forum breaks any rules:

https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=675057

I'll contact my two local Mazda dealers and see what they can find/price up.

 

[DEman19901]

OK what the **** Mazda? Seriously. I don't even really care that much about AA or ACP as I have stated NUMEROUS times. But my god... to ONLY keep mentioning the 6?!? You are going to piss a lot of people off if you don't start talking about the rest of your cars...
Please share with me your thought process here? Don't want to overload your dealers? Stock issues?

From my understanding, the upgrade is free to the 2018's. If so, that works out great for Mazda for taking care of the 6. Mazda only sold 20K 6's compared to 93K CX-5's. That's less money out of Mazda's pocket while screwing over the buyers of it's highest volume seller. IMO, that's bad business by alienating the buyers of your highest selling vehicle.

 

[7eregrine]

A slow roll out makes sense though after hearing some replies from Mazda on this via Twitter. They don't want to piss off dealers or owners and they surely would if it was available in every car on say, Sep 1st. If it, indeed takes 2 hours and I one dealer can do 4 or 8, maybe 12 cars a day. In addition to "normal service"? Maybe 4 or 8.
Dealers would be swamped and imagine how pissed you'd be if you called for an appt on the first. If you'd even get through, imagine being told "we can get you in on March 3rd".
Slowly roll it out. Maybe not this slow...but all at once would be disasterous.

 

[Xeler8ing]

A slow roll out makes sense though after hearing some replies from Mazda on this via Twitter. They don't want to piss off dealers or owners and they surely would if it was available in every car on say, Sep 1st. If it, indeed takes 2 hours and I one dealer can do 4 or 8, maybe 12 cars a day. In addition to "normal service"? Maybe 4 or 8.
Dealers would be swamped and imagine how pissed you'd be if you called for an appt on the first. If you'd even get through, imagine being told "we can get you in on March 3rd".
Slowly roll it out. Maybe not this slow...but all at once would be disasterous.

Do it right the first time please. So take your time

 

[Smit]

A slow roll out makes sense though after hearing some replies from Mazda on this via Twitter. They don't want to piss off dealers or owners and they surely would if it was available in every car on say, Sep 1st. If it, indeed takes 2 hours and I one dealer can do 4 or 8, maybe 12 cars a day. In addition to "normal service"? Maybe 4 or 8.
Dealers would be swamped and imagine how pissed you'd be if you called for an appt on the first. If you'd even get through, imagine being told "we can get you in on March 3rd".
Slowly roll it out. Maybe not this slow...but all at once would be disasterous.

Agree. They also get PR each time it becomes available on each model.