How do you access your hundreds of tunes from you Ipod to your Mazda sound system? Using an Ipod adapter. There are apparently many of these to choose from if you know where to search around the internet. I got mine from Axxess and that’s the one that we will be showing you today on how to install it on a Mazda 3.

Having tested it for a couple of days now, I can attest to you that it is working good, not perfect, but nice. Unlike the FM transmitter or tape adapter where the sound that comes out of the stereo system is not, well, stereo. Using this Ipond adapter for Mazda is like playing (hundreds) of CDs in one.

The Ipod Adapter for Mazda even charges your ipod when the ignition is on. Plus it fits discrete ly in your Mazda clove for clean, uncluttered look.

The track number will display on the audio system screen

Here’s how you install the Axxess Ipod Adapter for Mazda.

First thing to be aware of is that, the stereo system/head unix (HU) must be pulled out since the adapter will be insered in the bottom of the unit.

Let’s do that first….

Photo above shows how to gently and properly remove the razor type thing. It’s behind that thing where you can see all the screws. Open the glove box and using a flat screw driver (or something thinner), ply some space in it big enough so that your fingers can manage to pull (gently) the razor-thing off.

After you removed the cover, you’ll see screws for the glove box, the dash (where you can see my monitor/keyboard) and the screws of the stereo audio. You can now freely removed the screws both on the glove box and stereo.. you can leave the ones in the one near the aircon/hazard light switch.

Grab the stereo by two hands on the top corners of the unit and forcibly but gently pull the stereo towards you. Before pulling the unit all the way through, remove the cables from the back of it. There are two cables, one for the antenna and the other for the power and other stuff I guess.

This photo shows the bottom part of the unit.. see the black part there? That’s the slot where we put it the ipod Adapter.

Mazda Ipod adapter is an amazing way to enjoy your music on the move!

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