If you have one of those stereos that was released in that awkward time between CDs and MP3 players, then it might be missing the now-standard auxiliary port for easy playback. Redditor Esplodies found themselves in this exact situation, and cleverly hacked together an auxiliary port for about $2.50 that works on some older CD players with a CD changer output.
This trick only works on CD players that don't have an aux port, but it's surprisingly easy to do. Esplodies used a CD-ROM audio cable and a resistor to plug into the rear CD changer port of the CD player. Then, they just wired that up to an auxiliary port, drilled a small hole in the front of the stereo, and that was it. It'll only work on a few different models of stereos, but if yours doesn't fit the bill, you can do it with a little solder, or go all out and add Bluetooth instead. Head over to Reddit for the full picture guide.
Apr 04, 2012 in stock form if you have sirius your aux port isn't connected and won't do anything. It's the dumbest thing about this car. You have to but a switching box from mazda that allows you to connect both of them. There should be a sticker in your console telling you the part number (there is in mine anyway). I think I may have accidentally damaged my aux port. It feels loose when I plug a 3.5 jack in it and it will only play out of one speaker when it.
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Mazda 3 Owners Manual / Interior Features / Audio System / AUX/USB/iPod mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's speakers by connecting a commerciallyavailable portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
In addition, audio can be played from the vehicle audio device by connecting a USB device or an iPod to the USB port.
NOTE(Type B) The SD card slot is for the navigation system. For vehicles with the navigation system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with stored map data is inserted into the SD card slot and used.
Type A (Without CD player)
Type A (With CD player)
Type B (Without CD player)
Type B (With CD player)
- How to use AUX mode (Type A)
- How to use USB mode (Type A)
- How to use iPod mode (Type A)
- How to use AUX mode (Type B)
- How to use USB mode (Type B)
WARNINGDo not adjust the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident. Always adjust the portable audio unit or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped. |
CAUTION
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NOTE
- This mode may not be usable depending on the portable audio device to be connected.
- Before using the auxiliary jack/USB port, refer to the instruction manual for the portable audio device.
- Use a commercially-available, nonimpedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for connecting the portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's instructions for connecting a portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
- To prevent discharging of the battery, do not use the auxiliary input for long periods with the engine off or idling.
- When connecting a device to the auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may occur depending on the connected device. If the device is connected to the vehicle's accessory socket, the noise can be reduced by unplugging it from the accessory socket.
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