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I'm picking up my 2008 Mazda 6i Sport tomorrow. It comes with a 6CD disc changer, but there's no AUX or USB port.
I want to install my Pioneer system I have (DEH-X5500HD), and I have a couple of questions. (And thanks ahead of time!!) My father will be the one doing the installation for me, and luckily we still have all the wires necessary, so we shouldn't need anything else. I don't think. But this is what I'm wondering about. (I have other questions but feel it'd probably be unfair to post them here)

Will the audio controls on the steering wheel still function or do I use the Pioneer remote or face unit like before?

Would it be easier to just get an AUX adapter and install that? If so, does installing that negate the usage of the CD player?

Here is a shot of the panel:

https://cimg.carsforsale.com/268280/...702E3D6_18.jpg

Check here for plugs and other accessories.

Car Stereo Installation at Crutchfield.com

Getting ready to replace radio in 2012 Mazda 3 with a used radio of same style. Anyone know if it will need to be programmed or not? Trying to save money by doing it ourselves. Just a standard radio with cd

Should be plug & play.

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Originally Posted by CinKay1.2 (Post 161493)

if your replacing it with another radio make sure it's not one that doesn't have the bose system plug in or your back to square one and need to find another deck. Unless your car does have bose that is. But if you find the same one you had your golden. Although the second gen decks are simple to swap. [img]https://i222.photobucket.com/albums/...6AE37FE918.jpg[/img] it looked great and the best part was when I bought it the wiring and kit had already been done. So it was remove plug in and put in. Although my double din and the many wires including 4 for door speakers to the rear amp. It's nice to go aftermarket and you get to keep the clock and temperature gauge.