Done. Install time was inclusive of testing and a coffee break. That brown wire was very difficult due to space limitation and the length you had available to work with.

Note: I have a 2004 GT

 

The directions aren't only not clear, but the illustrations only add to the confusion.

To help, I color coded the wires to help clear up with the illustrations was trying to show:

http://rotaryinsider.com/rx8-58.html

 

done on 20 min, the hard is to find the brown wire, when you find it is to them short,

 

I'm headed out to the garage to brave my install now...

 

All done. Knowing exactly what harness the brown wire was in helped quite a bit, and being that it was hangin' out clear as day leading out of the harness it was then just a matter of cutting back the electrical table holding the wires leading to the harness, snip snip for brown, then I was back on my way.

Thanks for the DIY, and the additional illustrations. This thread made the install a breeze. The combination of the Mazda documention and pictures / clarifications here make this install practically trivial.

 

Really sorry guys but I cannot find the brown wire on a JDM RHD

 

I think I got it. Not as sensitive as I thought.

 

Diode Install --

Make sure when installing the diode, that you follow the instructions. They're a little hard to understand, but incorrect wiring can short out the shock sensor module, and it will need to be replaced.

Make sure when looking for the brown wire to cut, you look real hard, because there was an orange wire right next to it, and they're VERY similar in color. Also, when you wire in the diode, make sure the side with the sticker on it, (The longer wire) is attached to the upper end of the wire going into the remote alarm, while the short end is going into the lower wire harness.

Lastly, make sure that when you clip the wires into the splitters, no loose wires are coming out the other side, they can cause a short, or quite possibly a fire if they make contact with metal or other wires.

EDIT: Cutting the black tape about 1/3 the way down made the install much easier, it gave me enough slack on the brown wire to get my hands up in there. Good luck with getting a pair of pliers up in there, happy modding!

 

^...........+1, I was gonna tell him all that, but now I don't have to type it!

 

For those of you who have a clicking issue when arming your alarm, I went ahead and installed the Diode kit that came with my shock sensor package. It's a PITA to install, but it corrects the clicking issue (Door locks click 10 times when arming alarm).

Make sure when installing the diode, that you follow the instructions. They're a little hard to understand, but incorrect wiring can short out the shock sensor module, and it will need to be replaced. Make sure when looking for the brown wire to cut (Way up into the highest harness), you look real hard, because there was an orange wire right next to it, and they're very similar in color. Use GOOD lighting! Also, when you wire in the diode, make sure the side with the sticker on it, (The longer wire) is attached to the upper end of the brown wire going into the remote door lock mechanism, while the short end is going into the lower wire harness.

Also, make sure that the wire splitters don't have loose wires coming out from the ends. With this info, you should be able to do this diode rewire easily. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS!@!!%#

Edit: Ran into a problem where my alarm was not functioning correctly. After some trial and error, I realized that we do not get neat dashboard warnings that the trunk is open. My trunk was not closed all the way. Shut your trunk hard before you do this :D

 

I wonder if this is available for the 09...... hmmmmmmmm

 

According to FinishLinePerformance it is, but I'd follow that up with a phone call to verify b4 ordering.

Note that it says "Fits: 2004-2009
Not for vehicles with advanced keyless."

BTW, I've never seen them at this low price, so jump on it if you want one and they confirm it will work with your car. Don't rush during the install as you can tell from this thread .

 

Is this going to work with cars that have advance keyless?
has anyone tried it?

 

I don't believe that it will.
Take a look here.............. http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cat=267&page=1