another ipod ?

[GT6s]

I just bought a 6 and i was looking to hook up my ipod to the stock radio.
besides the aux mod are there any other ipod kits that will hook up to the tape/md port. what does every one recommend?

 

[mysleeper6]

I've got my eye on the Audiolink iPod kit available from RPM. From what I've read it allows you to retain the greatest amount of control thru the iPod itself, and it works witht the steering wheel controls if you prefer that method.

 

[ChicagoM6]

Mazda6 Audio Inputs

I Just got a Mazda6 as well. It has the in-dash 6 cd changer, but is not the BOSE system. I don't know the answer to your questions yet but I'll post what I do. Hopefully it will all work. Best I can tell from research, the following is true:

1) The Sat button uses a 16-pin connection in the back, which works with either the Mazda Sirius system, Mazda iPod system, or the AudioLink iPod system. But not all at once.
2) The Mazda iPod system generally has gotten bad reviews. The AudioLink iPod system is better and also includes a regular audio jack for other inputs.
3) There is a Mazda switch available ($113) that lets you use two 16-pin connections, allowing you to have Sirius integration and iPod integration. I haven't found anyone that has tried it on a 6 before though. Mazda corporate says it won't work on a 6. If it worked, the Media button would control the iPod and the Sat button would be Sirius.
4) The Media button is normally used for a tape deck connection I believe. If you want, AuxMod by Sylfex is made to plug into that special connection and provide an audio jack. While this isn't integrated into your steering wheel controls, it is the simplest way that I have found to add an auxilery input to a Mazda6. It's also only $60.

So, hopefully that helps explain what is going on. This video shows how to take your dash apart too.