iPod Solution for CX-7's with tech package?????

[CX-7owner]

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[mixmasterlove]

if you want to be the ginea pig, we will all love to see if it works

 

[CX-7owner]

(omg)

 

[krekc]

Im tempted to do this when I get the cash however I love the idea of turning that screen into a computer like someone else did here.

 

[CX7_Scott]

Something fishy about it. Can't put my finger on it.
Why is there no "legitimate" website other than the ebay one...?

I will let someone ELSE try it first. I just don't trust giving my money to an ebay-only company that makes very broad and general claims of being 100% compliant. I hope I'm wrong.

 

[krekc]

No doubt Scott, Id love to see pics of it in use.

 

[CX-7owner]

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[CX7_Scott]

- - - DO NOT BUY !!! - - -

I just did some sleuthing.

The product(s) advertized on the ebay Store are NOT compatable. The product line is marketed under Axxess but the parent company that makes that product line is Metra Electronics. I just got off the phone with technical support over at Metra and they say that their current product line WILL NOT WORK with the DVD Nav units.

The person said that they ARE working on a solution, but not to believe claims that any "Axxess" products will currently work with a Mazda CX-7 with integrated DVD-Nav system.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

 

[krekc]

- - - DO NOT BUY !!! - - -

I just did some sleuthing.

The product(s) advertized on the ebay Store are NOT compatable. The product line is marketed under Axxess but the parent company that makes that product line is Metra Electronics. I just got off the phone with technical support over at Metra and they say that their current product line WILL NOT WORK with the DVD Nav units.

The person said that they ARE working on a solution, but not to believe claims that any "Axxess" products will currently work with a Mazda CX-7 with integrated DVD-Nav system.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Good work mate! (kissass)

 

[CX7_Scott]

yeah... but I wish I was wrong.

 

[HeavyH20]

The only way I know to get the iPod working with the NAV system is to get two items:

First, an aux board from http://www.sylfex.com/products/AuxMod/

Then, an AudioLink iPod adapter from The RPM Store http://www.therpmstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=57_58&products_id=142

 

[kishino]

Look at the auctions items again, there is circuit board that attaches to the nav/stereo. could this be similar to the aux board?

The only way I know to get the iPod working with the NAV system is to get two items:

First, an aux board from http://www.sylfex.com/products/AuxMod/

Then, an AudioLink iPod adapter from The RPM Store http://www.therpmstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=57_58&products_id=142

 

[vbbuilt01]

The only way I know to get the iPod working with the NAV system is to get two items:

First, an aux board from http://www.sylfex.com/products/AuxMod/

Then, an AudioLink iPod adapter from The RPM Store http://www.therpmstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=57_58&products_id=142

Went to the Sylfex website. The website states "We've successfully tested with the RX-8, Mazda6, Mazda5, Mazda3, Miata, MPV, Tribute and Mazda2".

Do you think the AuxMod Basic will work with CX-7 NAV?

Vince.

 

[HeavyH20]

Went to the Sylfex website. The website states "We've successfully tested with the RX-8, Mazda6, Mazda5, Mazda3, Miata, MPV, Tribute and Mazda2".

Do you think the AuxMod Basic will work with CX-7 NAV?

Vince.

It is the same head unit, so it would logically follow.

 

[AWmustang]

It is the same head unit, so it would logically follow.

The nav headunit in the CX-7 is not shared with any of those vehicles.

 

[HeavyH20]

The head unit may be a little different on the front, but the plug in portion is the same. The NAV uses the extra port that the iPod adpater usually plugs in, so you are out of luck. But, the aux board uses the second available port. And, with the board, it simply creates an audio input port. So, no AudioLink needed.

 

[lisevolution]

So theoretically this should work... how bout warranty issues I'm sensing a large voiding of the factory should something fail here...

 

[PSULion22]

The head unit may be a little different on the front, but the plug in portion is the same. The NAV uses the extra port that the iPod adpater usually plugs in, so you are out of luck. But, the aux board uses the second available port. And, with the board, it simply creates an audio input port. So, no AudioLink needed.

So, you're saying this should work with the Nav? It's creating another input to use for the iPod? While I realize that you might not get full functionality through the touch screen, will it create an audio input, even with just RCA's? I have the HK Drive+Play which would connect through RCA and be an acceptable substitute until a fully functional solution is developed.

 

[CX-7owner]

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