AUX Input / Media Button Problems
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AUX Input / Media Button Problems - 12/11/2006 10:08:55 PM
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kavefish
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I'm having trouble selecting the auxiliary input to use my iPod in the car. The iPod is plugged in to the auxiliary jack in the center console and its volume is all the way up, but when I press the "Media" button on the dash nothing happens. The display panel on the stereo doesn't change to "AUX" and the current source (radio, CD, or SIRIUS) continues to play. I've also tried getting to the AUX source by cycling through all inputs using the steering-wheel “Mode” button, but it just seems to skip AUX mode altogether (going from SIRIUS back to FM1). I've tried turning the stereo's volume up as well, but since it never selects the AUX source this seems futile. Is there some way to activate the media button that I don't know about? Am I doing something wrong or is it time to call up the service department already? (Bought it 2 days ago)
< Message edited by kavefish -- 12/11/2006 10:23:30 PM >
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RE: AUX Input / Media Button Problems - 12/12/2006 11:59:00 AM
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icspots
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The problem you're having is both the sirius and the ACI (Auxillary Console Input) use the same port on the back of the HU. The really unfortunate part is that most dealers have absolutely no idea that one invalidates the other when you're buying stuff, and obviously the service staff didn't mention that they unplugged the ACI to hook up your sirius.
Mazda has addressed this problem to the tune of ~$113 in the form of a switchbox. It allows you to plug the ACI, and one of the following (sirius, phatbox, ipod adapter) into the box, and then it plugs into the port on the HU. You'd then access the functions normally by pushing: MEDIA, SAT, CD twice, etc. as you normally would.
The part number for the switch box you need is TD1379CFZ. It sucks to take the hit on something that should be included, but maybe the dealer will feel bad and do it for free. Yeah, not likely but theoretically possible.
Let me know if you need more help.
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It seems an awful lot like deceptive business practice since there was absolutely nothing to indicate that when you get Sirius you lose the ability to use the aux jack. Do you know if the satellite radio is installed by the dealer or by the manufacturer (presumably at the port)? 