New RX8 Owner! Noob Questions Inside
#1
New RX8 Owner! Noob Questions Inside
I just bought an '05 RX8, it's my first rotary, and I love it!
I've been scouring the interwebs for appearance stuff, and at first mods, but I found out quickly, there isn't much to do.
The one "mod" that I REALLY want to do, it the Aux mod. I don't want Ipod control, I just want to have a 3.5mm plug for my android.
I have found a couple of places that use the tape/md input on the back of the head unit for a basic setup. I have the tape/md and sat buttons, and I verified that I have the plug in the head unit as well.
I'm wondering what the pin out is for an '05. I have seen it for MX3's, 5's, etc..., but nothing for an RX8.
I know that this topic has been beat like a dead horse, but I have searched and searched, and haven't found anything that is what I am looking for.
Thanks, and this is a great site for info!
I've been scouring the interwebs for appearance stuff, and at first mods, but I found out quickly, there isn't much to do.
The one "mod" that I REALLY want to do, it the Aux mod. I don't want Ipod control, I just want to have a 3.5mm plug for my android.
I have found a couple of places that use the tape/md input on the back of the head unit for a basic setup. I have the tape/md and sat buttons, and I verified that I have the plug in the head unit as well.
I'm wondering what the pin out is for an '05. I have seen it for MX3's, 5's, etc..., but nothing for an RX8.
I know that this topic has been beat like a dead horse, but I have searched and searched, and haven't found anything that is what I am looking for.
Thanks, and this is a great site for info!
#2
![NZ](https://www.rx8club.com/images/icons/nz.jpg.png)
Im going down this path
Anycar Link + FREEBIE
and put it in glovebox
Welcome to the new owners club
Oh does yours have CD/mp3 player?
Anycar Link + FREEBIE
and put it in glovebox
Welcome to the new owners club
Oh does yours have CD/mp3 player?
#3
I've seen some of those options, but $100+ is a lot of cash just to have an aux hookup. There are some cool ones out there though.
Mine doesn't have a CD/MP3, just a standard CD player. I do have the Sat and Tape/MD buttons, the Bose system, and no satellite radio.
I have seen some DIY setups, but they seem to be for '06+ vehicles, apparently the pinout of the '05 and older is different.
Mine doesn't have a CD/MP3, just a standard CD player. I do have the Sat and Tape/MD buttons, the Bose system, and no satellite radio.
I have seen some DIY setups, but they seem to be for '06+ vehicles, apparently the pinout of the '05 and older is different.
#6
Does anyone know if this one will be compatible with my 8. I have an 04 and unfortunately the software of the radio is 9.51 so most of these i've been looking
at won't work with my car.
It doesn't specify and i don't want to buy the device and it not work.
#7
This is what I got via email
I have not heard about firmware versions.
I think it should work.
If it doesn't, you can return to us for a refund.
Thanks,
Regards,
Matt Huisman
Wavetech Imports
#9
Well, my "cheap" fix didn't work. I tried the cable that plugs into the back of the radio, no good. When I ordered it, I didn't know what version of software it had. I later found out that it is version 9.73. I haven't seen anything that works with that version, is there anything out there?
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I think you need to spend more time in the Audio subforum and SEARCH--it's been discussed since the car hit the pavement. The FAQ has this covered:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-int...-first-226065/
I have no idea about why 9.73 wouldn't work. GROMaudio has a module with everything you have asked for--a simple AUX in. And they claim compatibility with your firmware version. They even have a firmware variant that works with the sat module in your particular car.
If you are really out of luck, do the black CD hack and solder a port on the back of the radio yourself. If you have the skills, yes, people have messed with the rear-pinout as well.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-int...79/#post190362
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-int...-first-226065/
I have no idea about why 9.73 wouldn't work. GROMaudio has a module with everything you have asked for--a simple AUX in. And they claim compatibility with your firmware version. They even have a firmware variant that works with the sat module in your particular car.
If you are really out of luck, do the black CD hack and solder a port on the back of the radio yourself. If you have the skills, yes, people have messed with the rear-pinout as well.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-int...79/#post190362
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