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Don't worry, you won't fry anything. (Unless you are trying to turn on all sorts of accessories through that turn on wire from the radio) http://www.crutchfield.com/p_12040HD10/Metra-40-HD10-Antenna-Adapter.html?tp=2569&awkw=75646058425&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=47718541825&awdv=c (click the details...

the blue wire should be connected to either accessory or the power antenna/amp turn on wire of the radio. The AM/FM antenna is integrated into the back glass and is an amplified unit requiring power.

That's what a real diffuser will do. This thing is purely just for aesthetics

pinouts for the radio plugs are available online so you could always hardwire the radio in without plugs. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123847309-2016-Mazda-Connect-Head-Unit-pinout From those diagrams the only thing left to question would be the SWC wires. They might be the...

If the radio has 3 wires for steering wheel input, then more than likely it has a basic steering wheel interface built into the unit. (seen some brands like Eclipse, Rosen, and some generic chinese units setup like that) Since the SWC in the Mazda aren't CAN controlled you should be able to...

I'm assuming the radio has to have some sort of Steering wheel input wire if it doesn't have the jack input. The ASWC1 has an adatper for the plug (included) so it can be hardwired to different radios. With it being a generic brand, you might have to manually program the radio type and do a...

In my opinion, BMWs have really lost their luster over the last 5 or so years. The ultimate driving machine they are not. The current/older generation X1 is not really all that engaging to drive. I'm used to the 90's and early 200's BMWs that had that great blend of handling/power/and feel...

I've installed aftermarket cameras in a newer Mazda 3 and the new 16 CX-5. It's only a matter of splicing into 4 wires that are already in the screen/radio harness. Worst case scenario, the car isn't prepped for a camera and pins would have to be added. A very simple install and you would only...

Avital is a brand made by Directed. (Same manufacturer that makes Viper, Python, Clifford, Automate, etc) And really the only difference between all those brands nowadays is the style of the remote and the warranty. The brain modules are the same. They are generally a solid product. Not as...

You can grab the module of off Amazon for around $50. The flashlink USB updater goes for around $40 if the shop doesn't already have one. Although it would probably be better to find a shop that is already familiar with the product.

I'm not sure how the new MMS is installed. More than likely it is plug and play but might need some sort of dealer programming to activate. There are no aftermarket plug and play solutions. So no matter what remote start you decide on, you will need a data interface module like the Fortin...

The 16' is compatable with the system. It is a universal system, so it needs to be flashed for the vehicle/install type and then wired into the car. It can operate as a standalone system where you use the factory FOBs to start, a stand alone system paired with extended range remotes (where you...

http://fortin.ca/ The EVO-ALL is the module you are looking for. The best part is that the data module can work on it's own, so you don't have to add the expense of a remote stat system. It's a nice system. I've installed a few of them. You can also add an optional shock sensor for an alarm...

The original aftermarket solution for the CX-5, 3 and 6 required the loss of a key for the remote start to function. That has not been the case since 2014 when they were able to "crack" the factory immobilizer. Fortin makes a basic remote start stand alone solution where you can use the factory...

Sounds like the first shop you took your vehicle to didn't know what they were doing. Any decent shop should carry multiple brands and platforms. You need to in this day and age, where all of the different brands are competing for the first and best solution for cars as they come out. The...

Part of it is the the design of the tuner and how much buffering it handles. It needs to see a clear non-obstructed constant signal for ideal operation. But some units have it better than others. I've had a factory subaru unit that was decent. My wife's vw and my Audi are pretty lousy at...

Could not be a corrected reading. Also all brands of dynos tend to read slightly different. Some higher than others. On a side note, I'm actually pretty impressed with the baseline curve. It's got a nice linear progression, especially for a stock map. Usually a factory tune will have a couple...

The tire can easily be plugged, but probably not patched that close to the sidewall. Some people/shops are anti-plug because it is not as safe or reliable as doing a proper patch. (also way less money and profit for a shop) If done correctly though you should still be able to easily get...

Dealing with dealerships everyday at work, the manufacturers are also to blame for weighing too heavily on the surveys. The anything less than perfect is essentially true. It can directly affect the sales and management bonuses. Additionally, if a dealer continues to receive lower scores, it...

The pedal does not actually drill into the floor. You have to drill out some of the styrofoam underneath the carpeting to allow clearance for the screws. A metal plate tucks under the carpeting and sits on top of the foam and then the dead pedal screws into the plate through the carpet. A very...