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06-23-2006, 05:20 PM
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i also recieved and installed my audiolink a lil over a week ago. i love it so far! the install is incomplete though...got to get some 8-pin mini-din extension. unfortunately i only need like 2 feet, and the shortest i found was 6 feet o_O
06-24-2006, 06:35 AM
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I received my audiolink usb drive within a week of shipping (I'm in Australia - so that's quick).
Installed it today and it works great.
For right hand drive rx8's the install is a breeze. It took me around 7 minutes from the time I opened the packaging to having it working, and half of that time was working out how to remove the glovebox.
I decided not to route it through to the cupholders, instead the unit is in my glove box. out of sight.
For those with slim/small hands with right hand drive, just remove the glovebox, and reach around behind the centre console. you should be able to feel a thickish wire and next to where it plugs into the unit, you will be able to feel the port the unit fits in. with a bit of luck and dexterity you will be able to just plug it in and away you go.
Note: if you want to route it to the cupholders then you will have to remove the head unit.
Installed it today and it works great.
For right hand drive rx8's the install is a breeze. It took me around 7 minutes from the time I opened the packaging to having it working, and half of that time was working out how to remove the glovebox.
I decided not to route it through to the cupholders, instead the unit is in my glove box. out of sight.
For those with slim/small hands with right hand drive, just remove the glovebox, and reach around behind the centre console. you should be able to feel a thickish wire and next to where it plugs into the unit, you will be able to feel the port the unit fits in. with a bit of luck and dexterity you will be able to just plug it in and away you go.
Note: if you want to route it to the cupholders then you will have to remove the head unit.
06-29-2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by falcontx
I haven't had this mentioned before. Do you have anything other than MP3s on the drive? One way to troubleshoot this is to remove everything from the drive aside from a few MP3s to see if you can replicate the problem.
06-29-2006, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 509eagle
I got my Audioling from Donny about a weekago. It is the newest model, you can actually remove the cord to the Ipod from the unit. So that should be easy to extend if you need to.
I own a MX5, and have a couple issues, so far. I will not go into playlist mode. When i hit the Disc + - Button on teh head, it will read EX2, hit it again and EX3, etc. But nothing happens. and the Nano display stays on, not as documented, It should say "Do not disconnect". Today at lucn time I was out and hit the Disc - button, jsut to see if anything would work and now it doesnt even go to EX2. Turn the Head off and back on and its goes to EX1:66 and its back to regular mode.
This is not a huge deal to me, but it would be nice to have playlist mode, as I want to keep the Nano hidden away in the golve box. My prior vehicle, had a HU that would play MP3s, singe disk, I alwyas just left one disk in and played it, what ever was next. So what I have now with the Audiolink is not much different.
I know this is a RX8 forum, but seems the best info on the Audiolink is here.
Any suggestions??
Donny chime in if you want. But I have already emailed you about it.
I own a MX5, and have a couple issues, so far. I will not go into playlist mode. When i hit the Disc + - Button on teh head, it will read EX2, hit it again and EX3, etc. But nothing happens. and the Nano display stays on, not as documented, It should say "Do not disconnect". Today at lucn time I was out and hit the Disc - button, jsut to see if anything would work and now it doesnt even go to EX2. Turn the Head off and back on and its goes to EX1:66 and its back to regular mode.
This is not a huge deal to me, but it would be nice to have playlist mode, as I want to keep the Nano hidden away in the golve box. My prior vehicle, had a HU that would play MP3s, singe disk, I alwyas just left one disk in and played it, what ever was next. So what I have now with the Audiolink is not much different.
I know this is a RX8 forum, but seems the best info on the Audiolink is here.
Any suggestions??
Donny chime in if you want. But I have already emailed you about it.
1. the connector plug to you ipod is loose, reconnect it.
2. you ipod's version is too low to work, upgrate the ipod software.
06-29-2006, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by falcontx
I haven't had this mentioned before. Do you have anything other than MP3s on the drive? One way to troubleshoot this is to remove everything from the drive aside from a few MP3s to see if you can replicate the problem.
What's weirder, though, is that first track wouldn't show as 1:1. It would actually show some random track (2:27 or 1:65, e.g.). Very weird. I had initially loaded up the drive but then added a few tracks later and deleted a few. I think that somehow threw it "off" re: what the current song list was.
What I did was, removed all songs, formatted the drive, then put the songs back on, all at once, just in the root directory (no folders) and haven't added/deleted since. It's playing fine and, moreover, plays everything alphabetically.
06-30-2006, 06:00 PM
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Tried both already
Tried both ideas already.
Brand new Nano, also tried a Ipod Video, same results. The plug is in firmly, have unpluged and repluged several times. Put only 3 playlists on my Nano, to see if that made a difference. Nope
I thinks its defective. Im waiting to hear back on that.
I hate to think about taking it all apart again. Uggg
Brand new Nano, also tried a Ipod Video, same results. The plug is in firmly, have unpluged and repluged several times. Put only 3 playlists on my Nano, to see if that made a difference. Nope
I thinks its defective. Im waiting to hear back on that.
I hate to think about taking it all apart again. Uggg
Originally Posted by T1000
two reason perhaps:
1. the connector plug to you ipod is loose, reconnect it.
2. you ipod's version is too low to work, upgrate the ipod software.
1. the connector plug to you ipod is loose, reconnect it.
2. you ipod's version is too low to work, upgrate the ipod software.
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07-02-2006, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 509eagle
Tried both ideas already.
Brand new Nano, also tried a Ipod Video, same results. The plug is in firmly, have unpluged and repluged several times. Put only 3 playlists on my Nano, to see if that made a difference. Nope
I thinks its defective. Im waiting to hear back on that.
I hate to think about taking it all apart again. Uggg
Brand new Nano, also tried a Ipod Video, same results. The plug is in firmly, have unpluged and repluged several times. Put only 3 playlists on my Nano, to see if that made a difference. Nope
I thinks its defective. Im waiting to hear back on that.
I hate to think about taking it all apart again. Uggg
07-20-2006, 01:22 PM
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does the ipod work if i get the mp3 plugin kit and not the ipod kit?
http://www.therpmstore.com/product_i...roducts_id=141
i mean the thing accepts usb ports....and ipod is usb so it should work right?
http://www.therpmstore.com/product_i...roducts_id=141
i mean the thing accepts usb ports....and ipod is usb so it should work right?
07-20-2006, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by presequel
does the ipod work if i get the mp3 plugin kit and not the ipod kit?
http://www.therpmstore.com/product_i...roducts_id=141
i mean the thing accepts usb ports....and ipod is usb so it should work right?
http://www.therpmstore.com/product_i...roducts_id=141
i mean the thing accepts usb ports....and ipod is usb so it should work right?
08-11-2006, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by falcontx
Currently, a cable with both does not exist, though I will forward your request to the manufacturer.
08-12-2006, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Josche
I would also love an option that included a video output and a 1/8 input so I can use a video ipod and use the input for my XM Radio.
08-17-2006, 01:59 PM
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iPod/MP3 Player Integration Solution
Just got the iPod/MP3 Player Integration from Revolution Performance Motorsports and had it installed. It is AWESOME! Thank you RPM! It works with the steering column controls and everything. Even looks like a factory installation.
08-19-2006, 01:15 PM
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Well count me in as another one who lost the power to the cd player because of this device. I am one of the ones who also bought the improved chipset too. Had to remove my battery cable to get the cd player to work again. I say send this thing back on the slow boat to China!
08-25-2006, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by emexfive
Is there any chance that the USB version of audio link will be able to fast forward / rewind through songs at some point in the future?
08-25-2006, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by exarkun
Any solution to the EX options sometimes dissapearing? I'm getting sick of disconnecting my battery once a month...
08-25-2006, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PPMouze
Well count me in as another one who lost the power to the cd player because of this device. I am one of the ones who also bought the improved chipset too. Had to remove my battery cable to get the cd player to work again. I say send this thing back on the slow boat to China!
08-27-2006, 12:15 PM
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Today I installed the audio link unit. A couple comments for posterity:
My Mazda dealer had installed the MP3 CD drive when I got my RX8 a couple years ago. The mechanic must not've put back the mystery bolt after he did the installation because it wasn't there. If anyone has trouble finding it, see if the head unit will slide out after only removing the two screws behind the ashtray.
Also, after plugging the audio link in, I wasn't able to switch to its mode nor was the iPod charging, despite the audio link cable being plugged all the way in. Upon inspection, I discovered that two of the pins on the back of the stereo port were bent (resulting in the pins not going into the slots on the audio link plug). They were easy to straighten out with a small screw driver.
The audio link system sounds good. There's no weight to it and I bet it's got all of $20 worth of parts (if that). But for $119 shipped, it's still well worth it for the convenience of using the steering wheel and head unit controls.
My Mazda dealer had installed the MP3 CD drive when I got my RX8 a couple years ago. The mechanic must not've put back the mystery bolt after he did the installation because it wasn't there. If anyone has trouble finding it, see if the head unit will slide out after only removing the two screws behind the ashtray.
Also, after plugging the audio link in, I wasn't able to switch to its mode nor was the iPod charging, despite the audio link cable being plugged all the way in. Upon inspection, I discovered that two of the pins on the back of the stereo port were bent (resulting in the pins not going into the slots on the audio link plug). They were easy to straighten out with a small screw driver.
The audio link system sounds good. There's no weight to it and I bet it's got all of $20 worth of parts (if that). But for $119 shipped, it's still well worth it for the convenience of using the steering wheel and head unit controls.
08-27-2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by falcontx
Pulling out your radio fuse may actually work, as that would reset both your headunit and the AudioLink unit. If you are unable to solve the problem and continue to experience difficulties, please let me know. Thanks!
Just got my firmware upgrade intstalled and within two days, I had this issue where I can't access the cd or ex Ipod unit anymore. Had to disconnect the battery again.
I thought this firmware upgrade would fix this problem. I had the problem once with the original device and now with the upgrade.
ideas?
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