zoomboomgr8

hi everybody. if a question about 05 rx-8 that came from the US.
i was just wondering if all 8s come with the 6cd changer. The manual says that the load button has to be pressed for 2 seconds until a beep is heard to load cds in. but when i do this, nothing happens
do i not have the changer?
also i see that there is a kenwood mp3 deck loosely connected to a wire that seems to becoming from the center console. whats it for? it doesn't even turn on..
its so weird...
im guessing its for aux in?

Thumper3322

it will say cd, 6 or mp3 on the dash (along those lines).
Not sure about the other thing, take a pic of the deck and the other thing and post for sure.

Redshift

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As I recall, the 6 CD changer was standard in Canada, but optional in the US.

Ka Kui

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My 8 got 6 CD changer..... Canadian Car~

Huey52

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OP: if you have a CD slot there's a good chance you have a CD player.

The Kenwood MP3 is an aftermarket. Most likely it's now utilizing the head unit port that is normally the CD's, and therefore non-CD functionality. The wire may indeed be an aftermarket Aux connector to the radio/MP3.

From my '05 manual:

Methanoxide

If there is a LOAD button, it has the changer.
Maybe be a dumb question, but it's not full of CD's right now is it?
Don't hold the load for the 2 seconds, just press it and try to pop one in (assuming it's empty).

djvinniev77

it should tell you that you have the 6 disc.. when you hit load, does it show up with 1,2,3,4,5,6 in boxes?

zoomboomgr8

nvm the question. i didnt end up getting the car. turns out it was a dud...
apparently it got into a big accident in the states...which is something the dealer didn't tell me