New AA \ ACP Thread (with Poll)

How do you feel about AA ? ACP?

  • Bought my car expecting to get it, will be upset if we don't.

    Votes: 92 34.8%

  • I really want it! However, was not a factor in my purchase.

    Votes: 98 37.1%

  • I'd like to try it, but not must have.

    Votes: 55 20.8%

  • I have zero desire for this technology.

    Votes: 19 7.2%
  • Total voters
    264
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I'd be all over this if the navigation worked with the HUD... otherwise at this cost I'm just likely going to keep mounting my phone to the air vent on the left of the steering wheel.
 
Parts should be starting to become available at Mazda dealers around the world
 
Hey guys.

Just installed CarPlay in 2016.5 CX-5 Touring AWD w/ Bose package.

I was able to buy parts online and pick up in the NYC area. This dealer (Garden City Mazda) as of yesterday told me they have 56 kits in stock. Also, got both parts for $150 + taxes.

https://www.mazdanyparts.com/
https://www.gcmazda.com

I'm a tech guy but not a mechanic so having seen some pictures of ripping your dashboard out was scary to say the least. But CarPlay for me is important so I did the necessary research by downloading all the available documents, videos, etc. This is super important. There are no shortcuts.

As someone said, taking the dash out is like a Lego set. Mazda has really made it easy to do this. It took about an hour to remove all parts, about 45 minutes for routing cable (I found this the most challenging) and 15 minutes to put it all back. Everything just clicks into place. I was surprised at the amount of hollow plastic everywhere.

You can install the 70 version even if you do not plan to install the hardware. I did it for 3 days before installing the hardware with no issues at all.
Version 70 fixed a lot of issues and bugs I had in version 59.00.441 NA N. It is extremely smooth and lot faster / snappy.

A great THANK YOU to ASH8 and Modfreakz who put a whole lot of information together to make this a reality.

Here*s some pics:

For some reason can not upload pics.
 
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riodigital said:
Hey guys.

Just installed CarPlay in 2016.5 CX-5 Touring AWD w/ Bose package.

I was able to buy parts online and pick up in the NYC area. This dealer (Garden City Mazda) as of yesterday told me they have 56 kits in stock. Also, got both parts for $150 + taxes.

https://www.mazdanyparts.com/
https://www.gcmazda.com

I'm a tech guy but not a mechanic so having seen some pictures of ripping your dashboard out was scary to say the least. But CarPlay for me is important so I did the necessary research by downloading all the available documents, videos, etc. This is super important. There are no shortcuts.

As someone said, taking the dash out is like a Lego set. Mazda has really made it easy to do this. It took about an hour to remove all parts, about 45 minutes for route cable (I found this the most challenging) and 15 minutes to put it all back. Everything just clicks into place. I was surprised at the amount of hollow plastic everywhere.

You can install the 70 version even if you do not plan to install the hardware. I did it for 3 days before installing the hardware with no issues at all.
Version 70 fixed a lot of issues and bugs I had in version 59.00.441 NA N. It is extremely smooth and lot faster / snappy.

A great THANK YOU to ASH8 and Modfreakz who put a whole lot of information together to make this a reality.

Heres some pics:
Click to expand...
Yo man did you have to supply them a VIN after ordering online? I'm an hour away from there and just placed an order, hoping to avoid what happened with the last order I placed. Would hate to drive an hour to get shut down too
 
riodigital said:
Hey guys.

Just installed CarPlay in 2016.5 CX-5 Touring AWD w/ Bose package.

I was able to buy parts online and pick up in the NYC area. This dealer (Garden City Mazda) as of yesterday told me they have 56 kits in stock. Also, got both parts for $150 + taxes.

https://www.mazdanyparts.com/
https://www.gcmazda.com

I'm a tech guy but not a mechanic so having seen some pictures of ripping your dashboard out was scary to say the least. But CarPlay for me is important so I did the necessary research by downloading all the available documents, videos, etc. This is super important. There are no shortcuts.

As someone said, taking the dash out is like a Lego set. Mazda has really made it easy to do this. It took about an hour to remove all parts, about 45 minutes for routing cable (I found this the most challenging) and 15 minutes to put it all back. Everything just clicks into place. I was surprised at the amount of hollow plastic everywhere.

You can install the 70 version even if you do not plan to install the hardware. I did it for 3 days before installing the hardware with no issues at all.
Version 70 fixed a lot of issues and bugs I had in version 59.00.441 NA N. It is extremely smooth and lot faster / snappy.

A great THANK YOU to ASH8 and Modfreakz who put a whole lot of information together to make this a reality.

Here*s some pics:

For some reason can not upload pics.
Click to expand...

Did you follow the guide from mazda3revolution?
 
Thanks for the information guys.
I guess I will check the local dealer (Vancouver BC Canada) pricing & availability. If it's too expensive, I will order them from https://www.mazdanyparts.com/. They seem to have reasonable price for it. I got a weekend project to do. :)
 
riodigital said:
Yes!
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Had you previously hacked yours with MZD AIO Tweaks (or other method) to enable the touchscreen? If not, has Mazda re-enabled to touchscreen (or does it otherwise work) when in AA/CP?

Trying to figure out if I need to go down the MZD AIO Tweaks path to enable touchscreen before I then do this 70 firmware and hardware upgrade... I know there is a post from someone on mazda3revolution that says their hacking of touchscreen survived the 70 firmware upgrade, but for me to do it (current FW is 59.00.544 NA N), I'd have procure the TTL Serial adapter/etc).

Thanks!
 
They did not enable the touchscreen while in motion. You still navigate with the control knob.
 
Agreed. Its touchscreen on my GTI and I think basic functions like changing radio stations is actually less distracting than the knob. I will admit I dont hate the knob like I thought I would. Once I got used to it its fine.
 
I actually prefer not having the touch screen enabled whilst driving.

I am used to using the commander dial
 
I LOVE the commander knob. Looking forward to putting it through the paces using CarPlay.

Come for the driving dynamics and value. Stay for the commander knob! [emoji846]
 
Xeler8ing said:
I actually prefer not having the touch screen enabled whilst driving.

I am used to using the commander dial
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OMG. Hate the knob? Said no one. Ever. The knob is awesome. I'll kill anyone that says different: because that's no one.
I have touchscreen enabled while moving. I never use it. But it IS nice when my passenger can use it. Stop. *******. Nannying me Mazda!
jthj said:
Agreed. Its touchscreen on my GTI and I think basic functions like changing radio stations is actually less distracting than the knob. I will admit I dont hate the knob like I thought I would. Once I got used to it its fine.
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