iPod Link arrives this Wed in Canada

[RODSCALIP5]

did you do the install as recommended in Install instructions with adapter or did you find a easier way? Nice to hear it works well but I am convinced that there is a wire harness what will take not just the IPOD using that kit adapter unit...

Yeah, I followed the instructions. Pretty easy actually.

 

[Zoom5Zoom]

Yeah, I followed the instructions. Pretty easy actually.

Thanks... did you take pics?

 

[RODSCALIP5]

Thanks... did you take pics?

Nope, I have not fully installed the Ipod link on the 5. I actually bought it for my 3, but decided to try it out on the 5.

 

[Kid Red]

i am not very knowledgeable with all this "ipod" but i recently received a new ipod shuffle as a gift that came with a dock. now if i buy this ipod link will i be able to use my shuffle?

Not familiar with an iPod? That's unusual for such an enormous cultural icon of this decade. Yea, you should be able to use the shuffle, it has the dock connector on the bottom of the unit right? (wide port)

 

[geezerz99]

Not familiar with an iPod? That's unusual for such an enormous cultural icon of this decade. Yea, you should be able to use the shuffle, it has the dock connector on the bottom of the unit right? (wide port)

thanks kid... i'ma check the funds see if we can grab one of this...

 

[ladygrey]

Not familiar with an iPod? That's unusual for such an enormous cultural icon of this decade. Yea, you should be able to use the shuffle, it has the dock connector on the bottom of the unit right? (wide port)

Actually, it says in the instructions that were posted above that the shuffle won't work. It doesn't work with any of the other iPod dock connectors. It has a direct USB connector rather than the dock type connector that other iPods have. The Shuffle is basically just a glorified USB flash drive (and I say that with love, since I do have one).

edited to add a picture of that part of the instructions since they were hard to read in the original.

 

[paging_drburgos]

Wow! This is just what i've been waiting for!

 

[epharmacist]

Super-sweet!

(band2) So, when can we expect this in the USA? I discussed this with the dealer last month when I bought my Mazda5 and they said there is no iPod adapter. So they were no help. How can we get our hands on one in the USA or do I have to get my Canadian cousins to buy me one?

 

[Zoom5Zoom]

to get one from your canadian cousins you still need a passport and 5 id's and a letter from your mama to make it happen.... ok its the rules eh

 

[RODSCALIP5]

(band2) So, when can we expect this in the USA? I discussed this with the dealer last month when I bought my Mazda5 and they said there is no iPod adapter. So they were no help. How can we get our hands on one in the USA or do I have to get my Canadian cousins to buy me one?

It's already out. Go to tonkinpartsonline.com and get yours.

 

[Kid Red]

Actually, it says in the instructions that were posted above that the shuffle won't work. It doesn't work with any of the other iPod dock connectors. It has a direct USB connector rather than the dock type connector that other iPods have. The Shuffle is basically just a glorified USB flash drive (and I say that with love, since I do have one).

edited to add a picture of that part of the instructions since they were hard to read in the original.

Ah, thanks for correcting me. Sorry geezerz99, my bad.

Tho, couldn't a USB-dock connector adapter be used? If not, maybe get a used iPod that is supported.

 

[Kid Red]

It's already out. Go to tonkinpartsonline.com and get yours.

Which one, there is like 15 of them and no specific listing in the Mazda 5 section.

 

[ladygrey]

Tho, couldn't a USB-dock connector adapter be used? If not, maybe get a used iPod that is supported.

I don't know - from reading the instructions it seems like it's a software issue as much as a connection issue...

I'd go with the used iPod plan. They are pretty easy to come by. I got mine that way for a song because the guy wanted to upgrade to the video version.

 

[P_bouchr]

Hey for a totally noob like me is it easy to install the link? I mean installing it should be no problem, but i'm more concern about getting to the back of the radio unit...

Any tutorial already posted here?

See dealer wants 1.5 hours @ 80$ to install this, when I see here it took some like 15 minutes... yeah right at the dealer...

 

[We&2kids]

Got mine installed today

Just got mine installed (by the dealer) today, and I'm lovin' it! It gives me pretty much full control of my iPod, although there is no text display so I have to remember my playlists to natvigate through my 3,000+ songs. Didn't take any picture since there is not much to look at, except for the black (not white!) cable in the glove box. To give everyone an idea of what it is capable of doing, I have attached the user manual as a PDF.

 

[was98strat]

Just got mine installed (by the dealer) today, and I'm lovin' it! It gives me pretty much full control of my iPod, although there is no text display so I have to remember my playlists to natvigate through my 3,000+ songs. Didn't take any picture since there is not much to look at, except for the black (not white!) cable in the glove box. To give everyone an idea of what it is capable of doing, I have attached the user manual as a PDF.

Nearly $200 for that!! hmmm Auxmod basic looks like a better deal to me!

The Other Device listed here seems like a better option to me. I really don't see the advantage of having the Ipod controlled by the wheel controls. Unless the Ipod is hidden somewhere, wouldn't it be easier to just control the Ipod itsself? After all you are already familiar with it's control layout.

Maybe it's just me!

 

[Kid Red]

It would be easier for me at least, to use the steering wheel. I forget to pause, unpause, look down and click, look down and click, etc. I'd rather have it play when the ignition is turned. I use shuffle anyways, like the radio. PLaylists I only use for albums, if anything I use genres more.

I thought it was $125 or something?

 

[Kid Red]

Hey for a totally noob like me is it easy to install the link? I mean installing it should be no problem, but i'm more concern about getting to the back of the radio unit...

Any tutorial already posted here?

See dealer wants 1.5 hours @ 80$ to install this, when I see here it took some like 15 minutes... yeah right at the dealer...

It's not that hard. It's mostly about patience then skill. There are some gifs floating around either here or at mvpclub.com

 

[smmra]

$190 CAD and the song title does not even get displayed??? What's the use then? From what I understand the Ipod is stowed away in the glove box while connected. I'd rather use my $40 FM transmitter and be able to see/select the songs playing.

Just my 2

 

[TheMAN]

and unsafely control the ipod, have bad sound quality, no recharge function unless you get some cheap ass cigarette lighter recharger?

how about NO scott