Hi guys, I just bought a 2009 Mazda Rx8 R3 and the radio dosen't work. I was wondering if there was any way to retrofit a series 1 radio to a series 2. And if that dosent work is there any place besides mazda like online where I could buy a radio to replace my exsisting one.

 

it will not work. Different communications protocol.

Why not just go aftermarket?

Check ebay for OEM.

 

one last question, if i were to remove the radio myself and find a replacement one would it just be plug and play. Thankss

 

as long as it's factory yes, aftermarket will require a substantial investment in a metra dash kit, wiring harness, and a pac steering wheel control interface along with the cost of a head unit. I'm not sure what stock head units go for but I would just weigh the options then make your decision.

 

Do you have the Bose system? If so, I am just about to put one up for sale.