clash1

Wingnut:

I also remember reading somewhere that the 8's HU/modular system was the same as the 6's. So logically if it works for the 6 it should work for the 8. However, looking at Crutchfield's page, how did you figure out it would work with the 6? I pretended I had a 2003 6 with Bose. It gave me options for compatible HUs, speakers, etc. But nothing about that aux in adapter.

Wingnut

I think I made a mistake, I clicked the satellite button and the accessories and found the adaptor. After changing vehicle, I notice that those same accessories are for all cars, not 6 specific. Sorry for the bad info. I don't know if the factory is P_bus or not, I just saw that the MP3 player add on for RX8 which is a Pioneer and went from there.

Later,
WN

Sputnik

The Mazda6 and RX8 units are the same, and I believe that they are Pioneer units.

Wingnut, it doesn't hurt for someone to bring up possibilities. This is exactly how we find "undocumented" features and ways to work-around problems.

Here we have a shot of the rear of the unit. The plug on the lower right (right next to the round antennae plug) is open on non-Nav units, and if there was an input port available, this would be the port to be used:



Here is the large shot of the adapter in question:



Notice that the head unit port has 2 rows of plugs, while the input adapter has three. So, one thing we do know for sure is that unfortunately, this adapter will not work on the RX8.

---jps

Kawi

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Doh. Thought the plug at the bottom of the unit was open too, but I was wrong.

Gamera

It would probably be easier to tap into connector of the cassette/MD connector of the head unit, assuming you don't already the cassette/MD installed. At least with this connector you are guaranteed that a pair of analog line level inputs exist, since that is all a cassette player can generate.

Here's a pic from the install booklet (this is upside-down, connector is on bottom rear of head unit):

Yuhki

If the 8 do not have a stock naviagtion system, the red circle is open. This part will be connected with TV tunner as I saw the schematic.

I will post the schematic later.

Yuhki

the schematic for the open connecter
The connecter which has 2X terminals represents for the connecter in the red circle.

jtimbck2

Yuhki, can you translate the pin diagram for the schematic you posted? What I'd like to know is which pins correspond to ignition power, constant power, etc. I want to install an FM modulator for use with satellite radio, and I need to know which wires to tap for power to the modulator.

Attached is the portion of the diagram I'm interested in, and the matching connector side by side.

Yuhki

I am not sure.
But I feel "1B(bLue/Red)" is for backup power(constant power?).
And "1R(Green/Orange)" is for ignition power.

I will post a few shimatics to show the reason why I think so.

Yuhki

Can you see "1B" on the audio unit connected to the Battery?
Althouh the pics quality is bad, the terminal number is "1B" not "1D". The wire color is "bLue/Red".

The line comes from "Acc (I-4)" connects to "1R" on the audio unit.
The wire color is G/O(Green/Orange).

Yuhki

"67" in this schematic connects to the "67" in the above schematic.

mmm

If you would be interested in purchasing a BlitzSafe adapter that would give you an aux jack, go visit the posting I made in the BlitzSafe message boards:

http://www.blitzsafe.com/blitz_forum...PagePosition=1

...and let 'em know you're a potential buyer if they make an adapter for the RX-8. (You have to register to reply, I think.)

santino

this is from an Audi TT owner...
ipod changer

the guy has good pictures of the install.
i believe this is what the others were talking about with the Pioneer modulator thing.

santino

Gudlyf

If you're interested in a BlitsSafe for RX8, the message board mentioned above says:

"Please tell all parties interested to send an E-mail to chris@Blitzsafe.com"

Worth a shot.

Kev

Took the shot, said deliver with a solution and I'm 2 firm sales.