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    Just bought my second cx9

    no need for hard acceleration on these vehicles, but not having to put chains on in the winter snow is priceless. also the awd handling in slippery conditions is much better
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    long crank time before initial start up help!!

    how is your starter? ever a dead battery?alternator? i know that less than normal voltage can cause longer starting times. other than that, i dont have a guess
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    Why I chose the Honda CRV over the Mazda CX5

    i have a 2013 raptor, i offend all the tree hugging dirt worshippers with my 13mpg. haha but the wife wants a cx9, which apparently get twice the mpg as my truck.........
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    iPhone 5

    its apple. ios 6 has been causing a lot of bt problems with many manufacturers
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    Iphone 5 , ios 6 and the cx-9

    ios6 has been causing a lot of issues with bluetooth connections. not just these vehicles, but a lot of other vehicle manufacturers and aftermarket as well.
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    Audio questions and subwoofer questions.

    sound processors like jl audio, audio control, or alpine all require signal to be accessed after the oem amp. they want to see speaker signals, not low level signals.
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    Upgrading existing Bose System speakers

    it doesnt really matter what the max volume is, just about every radio gives the optimum sound at 3/4 max volume. but bose is not that good. also it s a 2ohm system. every aftermarket speaker is 4 ohm, so you will 1) lose power because of the ohm difference and 2) underpower the speaker which...
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    Radio / Speakers on CX-5 SPORT model

    just cut them. make sure to leave about an inch on the speaker side so you can reconnect later if you want. but most car audio shops cut them and either solder or butt connect an extension on them. dont worry about it so much.
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    Dash Speakers work intermittently

    there is no point in trying to access the amp for repair. it usually costs about $300 or more for it. also you will be out of a radio for a couple of weeks as well. if you replace it, be prepared to spend a lot more. but to answer your question, the amp is located in the passenger side quarter...
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    Battery for 2009 CX-9

    as a car audio shop owner, my personnal recommendation is odyssey or optima yellow tops. also if you leave the vehicle running (or the cables hooked up to a charger) you can change the battery without losing any saved info
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    Swapping Type A radio for Type B?

    it most likely wont work. bose is a 2ohm amplified system. the non bose system is not amplified, and 4ohm. i wouldnt try it
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    All Infinity Kappa Speakers Successfully Installed to My Non-Bose CX-9

    focal, hertz, audison, mb quart, mcintosh, jl audio, just to name a few
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    Door won't lock/ unlock w/ physical key!

    you are definitely going to have to pull the door panel, but dont go to the dealer, try an audio shop.
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    Bluetooth Audio Streaming + NAV

    streaming audio through bluetooth will generally not allow you to see that info. usually only the audio streams, not the data. as far as nav bypass, there are a few ways to go about it
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    2012 CX-9 Aftermarket Headrest DVD

    sorry, i've been out a while. i prefer the units that have the dvd player. my oldest daughter can control everything from the backseat. since i have an aftermarket nav, the units are compatable with each other.nmeaning i can see whats on their screen and they can see whats on my screen i will...
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    Placement of Aftermarket GPS & Sirius Antennas

    the nav antenna can go pretty much anywhere since the signal is stronger. the sat antenna need a "clear view" of the sky. both antennas must not be covered by metal
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    All Infinity Kappa Speakers Successfully Installed to My Non-Bose CX-9

    i dont mean to derail the thread, but what is everyones obsession with infinity speakers? there are better products available, but yet everyone is referencing the kappa's. im just curious......
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    2012 CX-9 with Nav + Sirus iPod integration

    what kind of ipod interface?
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    2011 CX-9 OEM Radio must remain in vehicle for A/C to work!

    all aftermarket screens want to see 12v for the backup camera. its standard in the car audio industry (non-oem. some oem is data)
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    Possible to Install a Sub-woofer in a CX-9 without sacrificing cargo space?

    the problem with adding 2 more under the seat, is the depth. the type 'R' might not have enough clearance to fit properly. since i am waiting for a 13' i do not have one to test fit. i personally would use the Pioneer shallow mount woofers. only 4 inches in depth so they can fit in a lot of...
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