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During the aftermarket headunit installation on my 2012 Mazda CX-9 GT bose non-nav. I learned that an adapter is needed to install an aftermarket radio for these reasons: -Control the oem bose amp system -Keep steering wheel controls -Ability to change the time and information on the center...

After many years with the stock radio and system I decided to install an aftermarket radio to my 2012 mazda CX-9. After some research I decided to go with an Atoto A6PF unit model. I found good reviews about them and also good customer support. The price was also very attractive on Amazon...

I got great results installing an Atoto A6PF unit.

Hello, I'm about to install an atoto radio to my 2012 CX-9 non nav with bose. To do this I got the RP4-MZ11 and the metra 40-HD10 antenna adapter. On the vehicle side harness of the RP4 there is a blue wire labeled Antenna On input. Is this wire receiving power or supplying power? On the...

Thank you for this detailed guide, this is a project I will be doing in the future as my CX-9 currently has 210K miles and while the coolant doesnt leak It might start doing it in the near future. I drawed a line with a sharpie on the cooling expansion tank to monitor leaks and so far everythig...

I’m having this exact issue and it started after struts and mounts were replaced. The new mounts were not original mazda parts so that might be why. Can someone recommend a good aftermarket brand for this? KYB maybe?

Can you share the link to buy the parts? How much are they?

Has anyone retrofitted the 2013-2015 radio with touchscreen and navigation to a 2012 or older cx9? My suv didnt have navigation, just the standard radio with bluetooth and rear view camera but I would like to buy a later model used radio and replace it. It would be compatible? Thank you.

Im having the exact same problem, I just called Mazda and they refused to help with the problem arguing expired warranty but its clear this is a bad design issue and should not be dependent on a warranty period. I still need to contact the dealer to find about the estimate for the whole...

Hi, I have the same problem with worn splines on my CX9, what outcome did you had with Mazda about this problem? I consider this to be a design failure because there is no way an improper use can cause this damage and even more considering this car is FWD 90% of the time so this splined joint...

My 2012 CX-9 AWD is leaking oil from the rear seal of the power transfer case. It looks like the rear seal has given up and oil is being dripped and splattered by the rotary motion of the shaft. here are some pictures: I was looking at the parts trying to figure if the rear seal is...