Metra kit update (need cable? look here)
 

OK I'm finally ready to send out the cable to those who need it. Sorry for the delay, I needed the cable for a friend.

Post in this thread if you need the cable, I will keep track of who has the cable and who to send it to next. I will pay for the first shipment, then the 2nd guy will pay for the shipment to the 3rd guy. The cheapest form of shipment allowed is USPS parcel post with delivery confirmation.

Once you get the cable, please update your firmware as soon as possible.

The current version of the firmware is 1.4
This firmware should solve all display glitches, freezes, and timekeeping issues.

Update instructions:
1) Download and install the WebXXpress Updater here: http://www.axxessinterface.com/fw_downloads.aspx

2) Run the WebXXpress Updater (Programs > Metra Electronics > WebXXpress Updater)

3) Connect the cable to USB port. (DO NOT CONNECT TO AXXESS BOX YET)

4) Run the USB Bootloader (Programs > USB BootLoader)

5) Click "Update Unit Board"

6) NOW Connect the other end of cable to your AXXESS BOX when the program says so. Make sure you push the cable into the riser firmly and in one fell swoop. Also take note of the orientation. Do not reverse orientation.

7) When completed, unplug the cable and reassemble the box. Take note of the orientation and spacers.

Note: You may want to try plugging the cable into the board a couple times without connecting the other end to the computer for practice.

FAQ:
Where do I plug the cable into?
Open up the AXXESS BOX and there is a 4 pin header in the center of the circuit board. That is the port you will use. Make sure to not short the circuit. Be aware of static electricity. Be aware of the orientation of the connector.

[UPDATE JUNE 1ST 2011]
I have sold my RX-8 roughly two years ago! I now drive a completely different car and am not active much on this forum. (Although I still do try to answer PMs) I DO NOT know where the cable is! I no longer have authority over it. If you guys can crowd source it, excellent! Thank You!

Cable currently at: ???
Sending to: Read the thread and try to figure out where the cable might be.. It's like an easter egg hunt!

Queue
1) krijpipudht (Nor-Cal)
2) lopezian2004 (TX)
3) Carbon (Portland OR)
3.5) kijpipudht (Nor-Cal)
4) RotaryResurrection (East TN)
5) bmak (Boston)
6) raphy3 (Maryland)
7) ZumnRx8 (SoCal)
8) qzeek
9) rodjohnathan
10) The reverend
11) snowtexan

Interested, but I'm in Nor-Cal SF Bay area.

Will the cable come up here?

The cable will be mailed out. Basically I will pay for the first shipment to you. Then you pay for shipment to the next guy, etc.

Basically you PM me your address, I'll ship to you.
The next guy will PM me his address, I will PM that address to you, then you ship it to him.

I have an idea.
Instead of keep mailing it up and down CA.

Let's check if any anyone in SF Bay Area also need the cable?
Once Bay Area is done, the cable can travel somewhere else.

Yes I will try to group locals together.

I need the cable, but I'm in South Florida. And I'm not sure my Axxess box is actually working...so put me at the end of the queue for now.

Did anybody on here recently buy a bootloader off eBay? LOL!!!

OK I'll be shipping the cable towards the end of next week.

I need it! DFW TX

Question: will new Metra kits ship with this firmware or would we still need to do this upgrade?

I would like to use the cable as well. I am in Portland Oregon.

Depends. You need to call your supplier, have them check the serial number.. or was it model number.. one of them tells you the firmware version.

Put me on the list. (east TN)

Can you add me to the list (Boston)? Thanks,

I guess I might as well add myself to the list, so I can finally get rid of my intermittent matrix display. I hope it fixes that and doesn't surprise me with anything else. (crossing fingers)

Imma send out my buddy's cable. Whose next in line? Carbon? PM me your address and ill ship it out. Reply soon so i can send it out this week.

If you do decide to send out your own cable, either create your own thread or make sure you tell me who in the current list you are sending to. That way the same guy doesn't get the cable twice.

Cable? UK? Help!
 

Hey gents.

I have been looking for this cable for a while.

Was wondering what the status is for passing this thing around.

Only issue is... im in UK. Im a Police Officer, so i wont steal it!
You will get it back, just wondering if any kind American is willing to send it over here? - To a fellow (british) Rx8 Owner!



Thanks
Tom.

D:

Maybe when we're all done here in the US. How did you get it to work on an Euro spec car anyways? Don't you guys have that auto climate control?

Hey, yeah it is auto climate. Its a Jap import though. Im having issues with the A/C, but hoping that the 1.4 update will fix that...
Im being hopefull.

Hmm.. which problems in particular?

Just received the cable and updated today.

Looks like Carbon is next, so if you would PM me your name and address that would be awesome.

Thanks rollerbldes for doing this!

Good to hear!

To keep it organized I will direct all the PMs.

Eg. I PM next guy, then PM you. This way I keep track of exactly who has it and where.

I have warm air blowing. Have the described issues with the Air Con.
Would rather try using the cable instead of buying it for the silly price it is on offer for. If it still doesnt work I will return the car to standard and the next guy gets the cable.