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Pulled the SD card, downloaded Mazda Toolbox, and ran the diagnostics. Maps are out-of-date, but the card checks out fine otherwise. Maybe this is the push I need to install the CarPlay upgrade...

First thing I did ;)

Bought our 2016.5 new. 72K problem-free miles, 'til this happened last week: Suggestions?

Well, that certainly would've been easier than what I ended up doing :) I ran the blue wire to the fuse box, and installed a fuse tap on a 7.5 amp circuit. It's all good. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it!

And... it works! Finally! Last question - where did you tap in to switched 12V?

Mine's a '16.5. Running 18 x 8 Enkei (can't remember model designation) +40, with 245/55 Conti DWS06. Tire sidewall is flush to fender. CX is lowered on Eibachs, camber is 3/4* negative all around.

OK, I'll give that a shot. Thanks again!

I had the box connected to the amp via RCAs, as well. So, I should connect the speaker outputs from the amp to the wires I cut off on the orange plug side, after disconnecting from the white plug going into the box?

After speaking with PAC Tech Support, found out I was supposed to cut the speaker wires coming from the head unit; the factory amp and the auxiliary amp don't like to play together, apparently. Cut the head unit wires like so: Entire harness looks like this: Wire nuts are temporary; I'll...

Thanks for these. With the stock head unit, I wouldn't think I was overdriving the amp by any stretch, but I could be mistaken. FWIW, the volume of the pop is the same regardless of where volume is set. Working with Pac Audio tech support, as well. Hopefully they'll be able to figure it out...

Sorry, forgot to mention - it's all of them. Disconnecting an RCA just silences that specific speaker.