TAPE/MD Button
 

Does anybody know how to activate the Tape/MD button on the radio? I have the RX-8 2004 w/nav, 6 disk and I'm trying to hook up the Axxess - Mazda Aux In (MZ-AUX-01) w/RCA. But its locking out the CD player button and the Tape/MD doesn't work?

supero1

Hi supero1,
Hey did you find a solution to this?
Mine is doing the exact same thing.

radio tape/md button
 

Hi, I ended up choosing this hack since Mazda won't update my firmware. :rant:
I use it with my MP3 player and it sound good with the direct connection to the CD circuit. Used Radio Shack female input on faceplate.

www whatsmyip org/ipodrx8/

Read the warnings they have posted first !

yea ok i might give that a go or order the pie kit from mazda parts, my car is a my 2006 so im not sure if even the firmware is the issue!

Firmware
 

Most input units must have factory unit’s firmware 9.55 or greater so check before ordering.

Q. How do I check the firmware on my Rx8?
A. Power the radio on, then press and hold the Text and Preset 1 buttons at the same time for a few seconds. The firmware will be displayed on your digital display.

Also check different i-pod units on the market. Some have the capability of display info on radio screen and work with the steering wheel radio controls.

The last I read about the Mazda pie from Mazda didn't get good reviews so do your research first .