Greetings from Sweden! Got my kit today and my friend thought "what the heck, let's get this over with" so we installed it immediately. Showed this video to him and some co-workers and they initially thought it looked too difficult ("It's never as easy as they show it, blabla") but we got going with it anyway. And... we did it! Screws were easy, bolt was doable even without a good extender, and I didn't have to use too much violence to get the stereo unit out. Plenty of holes to draw cables through. And when starting up, the kit showed up on bluetooth devices (though it took some scary 20-30 seconds)! This didn't feel so much as working on a car as it did working with the inside of a PC. Firmware 9.55 on a 2004 RX-8. So far (an hour.. ehm..) it has worked and it really shows off how much the BOSE stereo can perform while not using crappy FM. Buttons work as well. So thanks for making this!
9.55 on a 2004 RX 8 here too, works good. How are you finding it for re-pairing after you restart the car? I have to turn on/off my Iphone's bluetooth (so far) to get it to re-pair... or rather play over the radio (even though it shows that it's already connected). Could be the Iphone (Ios 10.3.3)
Just got the kit a couple weeks ago, finally had time to hook it up in my 2004 RX 8 GT. Great instructional video. Took about 30 mins to install. I ran the Aux and USB charger to the front right side of the cup holder as there's a notch there that pops out cleanly (and can close over the wires). For the 10mm socket, it was only hand tight on mine, so I could actually use my hand without a ratchet to get it off. Sounds great, although it seems I have to turn bluetooth off and on to get the stereo to listen to bluetooth after I restart the car. Will explore that more.
Looks like you will be able to use wheel buttons with something like this www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014QZHR28/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dbmadness-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B014QZHR28&linkId=87d4fa11e6b0c19e1dcd4c67308f5110
I realize this comment is old, but I just tried and had same problem. Tried again, pressing and holding the text button first (just a tiny bit ahead of the 1 button) and it worked (9.82 for me)
For taking bluetooth calls. Without a mic all you would be able to do is listen to a call you wouldn't be able to speak to the person on the other end. Of course, it's 100% optional if you don't plan on taking calls via bluetooth.
You need to check the metal tabs on the side of the radio. If you separate them it will cause the radio to not work. If you need a video, search for "Driven by Madness" channel, and he has an installation video on this product (or very close). Check the tabs on the side of the radio unit. squeeze them together if they're apart.
Does this work with 9.82? I know on the website it says it is not compatible with 9.81 but what about .82? Please answer as soon as you can as I'm pretty confident on buying this if it does work with .82
rx8forum.de/index.php/Attachment/18557-L%C3%B6sung-JPG/ on the red spots, there are 2 screws.. in my case one of them was not in the right position... i had to push it back in the correct position and then it worked. I hope this helps!
Yamoo Gaming to add on what the other guy said the faceplate has 4 screw holding it together and 2 internal connection between that , if those 4 screws are off it will loosen those 2 internal connection which I think is causing my issue ( I'll update tonight) . GL and d.b.g.
Greetings from Sweden! Got my kit today and my friend thought "what the heck, let's get this over with" so we installed it immediately. Showed this video to him and some co-workers and they initially thought it looked too difficult ("It's never as easy as they show it, blabla") but we got going with it anyway.
And... we did it! Screws were easy, bolt was doable even without a good extender, and I didn't have to use too much violence to get the stereo unit out. Plenty of holes to draw cables through. And when starting up, the kit showed up on bluetooth devices (though it took some scary 20-30 seconds)! This didn't feel so much as working on a car as it did working with the inside of a PC.
Firmware 9.55 on a 2004 RX-8. So far (an hour.. ehm..) it has worked and it really shows off how much the BOSE stereo can perform while not using crappy FM. Buttons work as well. So thanks for making this!
har din rx-8 gps? läste något om att det inte funkade med den som har gps
9.55 on a 2004 RX 8 here too, works good. How are you finding it for re-pairing after you restart the car? I have to turn on/off my Iphone's bluetooth (so far) to get it to re-pair... or rather play over the radio (even though it shows that it's already connected). Could be the Iphone (Ios 10.3.3)
Just got the kit a couple weeks ago, finally had time to hook it up in my 2004 RX 8 GT. Great instructional video. Took about 30 mins to install. I ran the Aux and USB charger to the front right side of the cup holder as there's a notch there that pops out cleanly (and can close over the wires).
For the 10mm socket, it was only hand tight on mine, so I could actually use my hand without a ratchet to get it off.
Sounds great, although it seems I have to turn bluetooth off and on to get the stereo to listen to bluetooth after I restart the car. Will explore that more.
Tyler Higgs did you got Any tracking number?
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU REMOVE THE RADIO BECAUSE THE PLASTIC FACEPLATE CAN SEPARATE!! IF IT SEPARATES THEN THAT MEANS THE RADIO AND A/C WONT WORK!
you can stick it back in place
Where do you hide the kit after you are done with the installation and trying to put everything back in?
Varot Wanithanont just put it behind the radio.
Fits neatly underneath the stereo/ashtray.
I can't unscrew the gear shift knob because there is a backlight. how to bypass it?
Is there any way to make your wheel buttons ( next song, prev song ) to work with android device connected with AUX ?
No possible, AUX is just for Audio. Thank you.
@@gtacarkits Then how auxiliary cable with an in-line remote works if Aux is only for audio o_O
Looks like you will be able to use wheel buttons with something like this www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014QZHR28/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dbmadness-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B014QZHR28&linkId=87d4fa11e6b0c19e1dcd4c67308f5110
There are two product type what is the one In the video
GTA Car Kits With this kit can you play music through the usb charging port while charging?
The usb charging port is for charging only. You can charge the phone, and at the same time do bluetooth audio streaming. Thank you.
How about traffic from radio? Will it pop on when traffic is gonna given through?
Yes it will. It will work same way it would work when you are playing a cd for example. Thank you.
Will this work for a 2010?
could I put the module where the cassette player would be behind that face plate?
yes you can. Thank you.
Was does Mazda have to make everything so damn complex?? -.-
Does this work on a 2009 RX-8 ?
Check the way to figure out your car's radio firmware. Worked on my 2004 RX8.
3:57 its torx?
my cd changer is broken as says "disc in" all the time. if i install this device, will it still work even though the car has a cd in it?
It will most likely still work with our kit, as our kit is a separate mode.
When i try and and press the text and disc buttons at the same time, it just says clear it doesn’t tell me the software of my radio can someone help
Quisiera entenderle para poder hacerlo en el mío
i push those 2 button...and nothing happens...juat say CLEAN..... how can i know if is compatible??please help me....
I realize this comment is old, but I just tried and had same problem. Tried again, pressing and holding the text button first (just a tiny bit ahead of the 1 button) and it worked (9.82 for me)
@@RookieRick1973 Thank you this 7 year old comment just saved me 😆
@@zackologlu7018 haha awesome! 👍
I'll be ordering this. Mine is 9.67
Did this work for you? I have the same version, but can't get it to work.
@@malijames12 yep. It's been in there years and still works.
Why do u have to put a microphone?
For taking bluetooth calls. Without a mic all you would be able to do is listen to a call you wouldn't be able to speak to the person on the other end. Of course, it's 100% optional if you don't plan on taking calls via bluetooth.
Super fast to install the microphone. Great option to have.
Hello! i just bought an 2004 rx8, I was wondering if the USB port that is beside the cigarette butt can be used for Audio
hey can we use it to our mazda rx8 2003
plz tell me
They don't make a 2003 rx8
Thats not possible because my car is imported from japan
+Muhammad Ebrahim oh, wasn't aware they made them in 2003 in Japan. My bad.
I need too for rx8 2003. Is it work?
When i connect everything my radio dont turn on, help me please
Yamoo Gaming same , any solution?
You need to check the metal tabs on the side of the radio. If you separate them it will cause the radio to not work. If you need a video, search for "Driven by Madness" channel, and he has an installation video on this product (or very close). Check the tabs on the side of the radio unit. squeeze them together if they're apart.
Does this work with 9.82? I know on the website it says it is not compatible with 9.81 but what about .82? Please answer as soon as you can as I'm pretty confident on buying this if it does work with .82
In this install video they actually have 9.82 for the firmware, so yeah, it'll work. (I had 9.55 and it worked for me).
Anyone know of a kit compatible with 9.81
yes it is
Does it work with android?
Anybody knows?
yeah ofcourse, just think of it like as a bluetooth speaker
If I but one of this who would help me for installation . Please someone respond my comment thank you.
This mod is cool. But the price is stupid man. With that price I rather buy a new stereo with blutooth and a touch screen on it!
Guys, go on Aliexpress, 40€ for the exact same kit, this guy just sell rebrand chinese kit for twice the original price
This kit cost way to much!!!! I was super exited to buy until I saw the price.... Smh
It's worth it tho
So worth it!
Like $90....how is that too much
Fuck my life this process is loooooong.
When i connect everything my radio dont turn on, help me please
Yamoo Gaming i got the Same Problem right know.. Do you have a solution yet?
Tactical Nerds same here .... bump
rx8forum.de/index.php/Attachment/18557-L%C3%B6sung-JPG/
on the red spots, there are 2 screws.. in my case one of them was not in the right position... i had to push it back in the correct position and then it worked.
I hope this helps!
Yamoo Gaming to add on what the other guy said the faceplate has 4 screw holding it together and 2 internal connection between that , if those 4 screws are off it will loosen those 2 internal connection which I think is causing my issue ( I'll update tonight) . GL and d.b.g.