Is it possible to just deactivate the CD-player?
 

I think my CD-player is draining my battery for some unknown reason. It drains faster if a CD is inserted into the CD-tray, but it still drains without one. If I insert a CD and leave my car off for 3 minutes, the CD have played for 3 minutes when I start the car again.

So my question is, is it possible to disable the CD-tray only?

http://forum.mazda6club.com/attachme...mlimg_7204.jpg

If you pull the whole stereo out you can remove the CD player from the backside.

But are these two separate pieces? Arent these build into each other?

The actual CD unit attaches to the rear of the stereo unit/panel. Once unscrewed you won't see its missing. Just the CD slot will be a empty void.

Thanks.

Another question. Do you think it`s possible to swap my old panel out with this one?

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PYAAAO...d9/s-l1600.jpg

As you can see, the emergency button is placed to the left.

No. That panel is for manual air conditioning, you have climate air conditioning, there are different panels to suit your car.

ok, i think im getting there. Will this work on my car?

2005 MAZDA 6 RADIO CD PLAYER CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL GR4B66DSX CQ-MM45701A | eBay

Keep in mind that I will NOT be using the radio. My plan is the remove the radio in order to install a new double din radio into it. And where do the panel buttons get their power from if I remove the radio?

That panel is from a Facelift ( 2005 - 2007 ) Mazda 6.

The whole panel, top to bottom is 1 big circuit board. You can't cut the centre out, or remove what looks like the stereo section.