NoGo on my iPod and my CX-9, why my iPod won't work? Options

[jamuel]

I just bought a CX-9 with the navigation system, Sirius satellite radio, and Moonroof w/Bose audio package. The first thing I did was to plug in my ipod to the auxiliary audio input jack and guess what? IT DOESN'T WORK! The dealership contacted Mazda's support desk and they were told that the auxiliary input will not work with the navigation system.

Looking closely in the console area where the input jack is located there is a sticker that says: "Due to the installation of Satellite radio on this vehicle, the Auxiliary jack is disabled. To activate the auxiliary jack, part number TD13-79-CFZ (switching box) can be installed. Please see your Mazda dealer for further information”. OK, so I go back to the dealership and they say they can order the part and install it for around $175.00 but cannot guarantee it will work because Mazda tech support says it won’t.

Is there anyone who has been able to get the auxiliary input to work along with the navigation/satellite radio options?

[Saint_]

What cannot guarantee? They have to guarantee if they ask that much money. If you wanna spend 175, I would suggest you make a complain about the stealership to mazda corp first..

I just bought a CX-9 with the navigation system, Sirius satellite radio, and Moonroof w/Bose audio package. The first thing I did was to plug in my ipod to the auxiliary audio input jack and guess what? IT DOESN'T WORK! The dealership contacted Mazda's support desk and they were told that the auxiliary input will not work with the navigation system.

Looking closely in the console area where the input jack is located there is a sticker that says: "Due to the installation of Satellite radio on this vehicle, the Auxiliary jack is disabled. To activate the auxiliary jack, part number TD13-79-CFZ (switching box) can be installed. Please see your Mazda dealer for further information”. OK, so I go back to the dealership and they say they can order the part and install it for around $175.00 but cannot guarantee it will work because Mazda tech support says it won’t.

Is there anyone who has been able to get the auxiliary input to work along with the navigation/satellite radio options?

[jamuel]

Hi, picked up my CX-9 on Wednesday (March 7) I have exactly the same options you have. When they installed my Sirius system, they put in the switching box because they knew I wanted the iPod hookup and it works fine. They didn't charge me $175 either. What doesn't work is my am/fm reception because the antenna was disconnected by accident. When my plates come in they'll fix that.

Hope that helps

Paul
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Hey Paul,
Thanks for the info. Because you said it worked I ordered one and had it installed yesterday (03/16/07). It works great. Doesn't play video but does play my music.
I'm wondering if the iPod module would now work? The switch box is great but if the module worked it would charge the ipod as well as play it. And I would bet it would display the ipod info on the nav screen.

If anyone tries it let me know.

[porzucek]

Count me in as number 3! I took delivery of my Mazda CX-9 on March 31st. I wanted a CX-9 as soon as I show the "spoiled" commercial on TV which showed that the car was bluetooth enabled, is showed the Navigation system, and it even showed an iPod on the center console. Like you one of the first things we wanted to do was to plug in one of our iPods (my family has four). We also have the Navigation, Moon Roof, and Satelite options. To our great surprise the iPod option had been disabled. When I spoke to the service manager about it he told me that the ipod module did not work wth the navigation system. He did investigate the possiblity of using the switch box but later called me back and told me that the switch box would not work with the iPod and Nvigation system either. I am disappointed that Mazda would advertise features together that are not available together.

[jamuel]

The switch box does work.
My dealer said the same thing," It won't work".
I told them to try it anyway and it does work. I've been listening to my iPod for sever weeks now.

[sylis21]

Thats strange. I work at a Mazda dealership also. The switching box should work. I am surprised it doesnt with out it. The ipod is supposed to work by using the media button. have you pushed that button? I know it sounds stupid if you have but we get all kinda people. My suggestion is to buy the switching box. See if you can work something out like if it doesnt work can you get a refund on at least the part.

I just bought a CX-9 with the navigation system, Sirius satellite radio, and Moonroof w/Bose audio package. The first thing I did was to plug in my ipod to the auxiliary audio input jack and guess what? IT DOESN'T WORK! The dealership contacted Mazda's support desk and they were told that the auxiliary input will not work with the navigation system.

Looking closely in the console area where the input jack is located there is a sticker that says: "Due to the installation of Satellite radio on this vehicle, the Auxiliary jack is disabled. To activate the auxiliary jack, part number TD13-79-CFZ (switching box) can be installed. Please see your Mazda dealer for further information”. OK, so I go back to the dealership and they say they can order the part and install it for around $175.00 but cannot guarantee it will work because Mazda tech support says it won’t.

Is there anyone who has been able to get the auxiliary input to work along with the navigation/satellite radio options?

[CX-9 Zoomer]

Hello, I just bought a CX-9 with Navigation, Bose and Sirius and would like the capability to use my auxiliary input like everyone else. I'm interested in purchasing the switching box (TD13-79-CFZ), but am confused about the installation. Does the installation have to be performed by the dealer? Where is the switching box installed? In the center console? Does anyone have a picture of the switching box installed in their vehicle?

How do you turn-on the iPod once connected to the swtiching box? By pressing the media button?
Does the switching box use the the 12V port located in the glove box? The switching box does not charge the iPod simultaneously, correct? If it doesn't charge the iPod, is everyone using the 12V port in the glove box with a charger?
Can you turn off the iPod via the dash or steering wheel, or do you have to open the center console to turn it off?

Can someone describe how the navigation through Playlists/Albums/Artists/Songs works? Is it easy to navigate through the iPod using the dash or steering wheel controls? Is there any way to view "Now Playing" on the Nav screen or display above the Nav, or do you have to still use the iPod to see what songs are playing?

I really want the iPod capability, but it almost seems easier to burn 6 CDs of MP3s (that's still a lot of music) and have complete control.

Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Jimmy Alexander]

did anyone respond to your thread?? I am thinking of buying an ipod for the car but have the same exact questions as you. Any help would be appreciated.

Hello, I just bought a CX-9 with Navigation, Bose and Sirius and would like the capability to use my auxiliary input like everyone else. I'm interested in purchasing the switching box (TD13-79-CFZ), but am confused about the installation. Does the installation have to be performed by the dealer? Where is the switching box installed? In the center console? Does anyone have a picture of the switching box installed in their vehicle?

How do you turn-on the iPod once connected to the swtiching box? By pressing the media button?
Does the switching box use the the 12V port located in the glove box? The switching box does not charge the iPod simultaneously, correct? If it doesn't charge the iPod, is everyone using the 12V port in the glove box with a charger?
Can you turn off the iPod via the dash or steering wheel, or do you have to open the center console to turn it off?

Can someone describe how the navigation through Playlists/Albums/Artists/Songs works? Is it easy to navigate through the iPod using the dash or steering wheel controls? Is there any way to view "Now Playing" on the Nav screen or display above the Nav, or do you have to still use the iPod to see what songs are playing?

I really want the iPod capability, but it almost seems easier to burn 6 CDs of MP3s (that's still a lot of music) and have complete control.

Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

[kaputnik]

I purchased a CX-9 AWD GT with Navigation, Moonroof/Bose, Power Rear Hatch, towing pkg, and had them throw in the iPod integration module and iPod switching box. I'm not sure what the extras cost as I bought my car through a friend at Ford using one of the employee plans.

I went to 2 different dealers looking for the exact car i wanted and neither knew any details about how the iPod parts worked, if they worked, or which parts were needed. I found the info i wanted in forums like this one (and another). One guy at a dealer told me the iPod module wouldn't charge the iPod, another said i didn't need the switching box, blah blah it went on and on. It took about a month for them to get the 2 iPod parts in.

So... I picked up the car tonight, plugged in my iPod and... NOTHING. :-( When i plug the iPod into the integration module (which comes out of a little hole in the back of the glove compartment) the iPod turns on, shows a big checkmark, then shows the Mazda logo and i can tell it's charging. The iPod stuff came with a manual that says you push "CD" on the nav system once the iPod is plugged in to play music off it. When i push "CD" it just plays the cd's i have in the changer. So i tried taking all the cd's out, and then it just says "No Disc" and "please insert disc". Hmm... i read about other peoples troubles here so i decided to check everything else out. CD changer still works, and i tested out both the "cigarette lighter" (gfor lack of a better term) outlet under the console and the one in the center arm rest and both work fine. Plugged my iPod into the AUX port, pressed "Media" on my radio and it worked fine. It actually sounded pretty good over the Aux (but sitting in a parking lot).

I'll be calling the dealer tomorrow in hopes they know what to do to get it working. Also plan to try a few other iPod's of co-workers to be sure it isn't a weird firmware issue (my iPod Nano is on 1.3.1 i think) - the manual says any Nano firmware 1.1 or higher will work.

If anyone has any questions i'm happy to answer them based on my experience so far.

[CX-9 Zoomer]

There were no responses to my thread. There is competing evidence over whether or not the iPod will work. For those who got the iPod to work in their CX-9 with Navigation, Satellite and Bose, can someone take a picture of the switching box installed in the glove box?

Does the switching box take up a ton of room in the glove box?
Where do you keep the iPod while driving? In the glovebox?
If you're on a long trip, can you charge the iPod and listen to music simultaneously?
Can you change songs and navigate through the iPod at all through the steering wheel controls?

A detailed review by someone who has gotten the iPod to work with the above mentioned options would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

did anyone respond to your thread?? I am thinking of buying an ipod for the car but have the same exact questions as you. Any help would be appreciated.

[kaputnik]

Today at the dealer, they spent a little while trying to figure out why it's not working and came back with the conclusion that it is not possible to use the integrated iPod with the Navigation system whether you have the switching box or not. They said the switching box is ONLY to allow you to use the AUX with Sirius Sat Radio.

I swear i've read about other people with this same setup and it's working (touchscreen navigation, moonroof/bose, ipod switching box, ipod integration module). TIme for some research i guess...

I could take a picture of the setup, but there is nothing to see. I guess the switching box is behind the radio somewhere. When i open the glove box there is a different panel in the back of it, with a little hole where the integration module cable comes through (the integration module plugs into the iPod). Aside from that, i removed the panel and looked around and saw nothing in particular.

[CX-9 Zoomer]

Paul -

You seem to be the only lucky person that got the switchbox to work with Navigation, Sirius and Bose/Moonroof. Do you gleen any information from your dealership about why so many people are having problems? Any tips or tricks that you can offer?

Thank you.

The switch box does work.
My dealer said the same thing," It won't work".
I told them to try it anyway and it does work. I've been listening to my iPod for sever weeks now.

[aciurczak]

Paul -

You seem to be the only lucky person that got the switchbox to work with Navigation, Sirius and Bose/Moonroof. Do you gleen any information from your dealership about why so many people are having problems? Any tips or tricks that you can offer?

Thank you.

We got ours working this weekend. Took some persistence convincing the dealer to simply read the Sirius install instructions a bit better, but in the end everything is working. We have Navigation, Sirius, and Aux port all working (the mazda switchbox was necessary). We do not have the ipod integration kit, and just use our ipod through the Aux port. Here's a link to more info on the process:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123679287

[carlajons]

Hi! So glad were on the same boat. I was about to post the same exact prob. Good thing you posted it,I'll try the suggestions tomorrow. Thanks!

Regards,
carlajons
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