2008 MS3 GT with Nav ipod integration with text

[miguelucho1]

I recently purchased a Sunlight Silver MS3 GT with Navigation and I am very happy with my choice.
The only "rub" is that I wanted to purchase the Integration Solutions iPod direct connect with text but I heard that it is not working properly with the 2008 Bose system. Apparently some people have even replaced the radio with a 2007 Bose and it still doesn't function properly.
Does anybody know, specifically, what changes were made to the MS3 audio systems for 2008?
I heard that the connection port at the bottom of the unit is missing (MD/Tape).

This method of ipod integration seemed like the best option since I'm also planning on adding the OEM Sirius reciever, which will, in turn, disable the aux jack in the center console.

 

[Hirudin]

I'm not sure if these will help or not, but here's a couple shots of the bottom of my stock deck. I should note that the deck had been replaced by the original owner of the car (dealer/warranty/oem replacement). The car is an '07 MS3.

 

[miguelucho1]

Thank you for the pics of your 2007 MS3 radio. Apparently, according to Bryan at Integration Solutions (AXXESS integration module seller) the 2008 does not have this Tape/MD port on the bottom. Here is his email reply:

Miguel

Thanks for writing us, Im sorry but I do not recommend this kit for your 2008 Mazda 3, they do not work with that radio. It lacks the MD port that was in the 2004-2007

I hope something comes out soon that works with through the SAT input port

Anything else just ask

thanks
Bryan

 

[icspots]

Wow, I didn't know the '08 models didn't have the TAPE/MD slot on the HU. In any case the AXXESS module doesn't work with the 2007 model. Let me clarify that. The AXXESS module doesn't work with Clarion HU's in mazdas, and clarion produces most if not all of the HU's in 2007 mazdas.