bigjoe1

I am having trouble trying to play mp3's in my rx8! I have tried multiple programs, on multiple computers, but nothing! Still won't work...

Anyone have suggestions?

Gyro_Bot

I don't think the Mazda RX8 has a MP3 player function off of cds.

What you need is an Ipod connection. Check out this forum, there are several, which are better than the one offered by Mazda. Don't get the Mazda one. Look for "Displays track information on your display console". If the ipod connection can not display track info on your radio unit, it's rubbish.I magine having 20 playlists and 400 to 800 hundred songs. Would you prefer not to know where you are in your playlists? I think not.

I've got this setup, and like anyone else who does... IT ROCKS!! I hope you have success getting something like this installed, it's well worth it. You can even control your iPod through your steering wheel. How cool is that!?

PS: Ipod has build in EQ, so you can even pre-amp the music before it hits your stereo amp. (It's a cheap mans EQ) - also, if you build the MP3 player into your deck (Out of sight - not easy to find) When someone breaks into your car and rummages around for your Cell phone, radar detector and Ipod, they will at least not find your iPod.

Good Luck!

bigjoe1

They do have a MP3 Player. The Manual says it and so did the specs on the car sales sheet from the Dealer. It is a 2007 (maybe older 8's only had cd player)

rollerbldes

Are you sure you have the one with the MP3 cd player though? Anyway what you need to do is burn the MP3s to a CD-R in the root directory (without making folders) as a DATA CD.

If none of your programs work try a free program called ImgBurn and use the write files to disk function.

bigjoe1

I am sure I have an MP3 player, it says in the manual, and for sale sheet from dealer.... it is 2007 RX8 GT

tubingchamp

iTrader: (3)

I have a 2007 RX8 GT too, and MP3's dont work. If it's 6-disc, it's not MP3.

The MP3 player=$400 option at the stealership.

bigjoe1

I am going to check the paperwork, I am pretty sure it said comes with MP3 Player! If it does, I will take it in to get it sorted!

Any suggestions on other ways to get the best out of your stereo? Ipod? XM Radio?

bigjoe1

how can i check to see if its an MP3 player/ i have have the car with me now

rollerbldes

You burn some MP3s like I stated above and put it in. If it plays you do!

Chainu127

iTrader: (1)

Just above the volume **** to the left it says "PUSH" and "POWER" all the way further to the left it will say MP3 if you have the MP3 unit, or 6 disc with a picture of 6 cd's if you have that unit. I don't know if the single CD player says anything there, I doubt it since it's already opposite the compact disc logo. There is no 6 disc MP3 unit. Here's what yours should look like (just the top half of course):



~Chainu

rx8spiritR

I'm sorry but my 2004 play MP3 just fine. It plays CDs too AND it's stock I don't see older model have problem at all. Maybe the new ones does.
oh yea mine have the little MP3 logo just like the one above.

nycgps

iTrader: (1)

It plays MP3 ONLY if it has that MP3 logo.

otherwise. nope.

Granny22

Does anyone know if there is a jack on the back of the stock 6 disc deck to accomodate an iPod in the glove box?

Wargoose

No, there is not. But you can purchase one of several (including OEM) units that plug into the external CD changer port (and one that plugs into the cassette/mini-disc deck port) on the stock head unit to allow you to hook up an iPod or MP3 player. Do a search for iPod and you'll see many threads.