CarABC CarPlay For Your Mazda 3 (2/3/6/cx3/cx5/mx5). Low Cost Upgrade To CarPlay Or Andriod Auto. 

I definitely had to pull out more than I was planning! Haha. But it wasn't too bad.

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Happy to help!

Using this video made cemented my decision I can't do this without breaking something and losing screws.

Yes, the armrest ones are easier. A few less steps.

I actually thought destroying the old one too. I just was not confident that I would not break the dash frame around the old module. Turns out, taking things apart is not that bad once you know where the pins and screws are.

@@GearGadgetExperiments Thanks again. Finally banged out the Carplay upgrade. Took me about two hours because I take my time and I was trying to avoid taking out the center console. Just a note for anyone doing this, taking out the center console is really not that much work and makes is much easier so just go for it. Also you gain some extra work space if you pull out the glove box, and while you are there you can change or clean your cabin air filter. One thing I am not sure about but I moved the navigation SD card over to the new modules and I no longer have access to the built in maps. Even though I was using my phone for navigation I still liked that I had access to maps as a backup. I am not sure if the SD card was tied to the old module (I think they may be) or if you lose the ability to have mapr period. I may order a off market SD card and see if I have access again. But yeah, to anyone reading just take the entire thing off, and be careful, I dropped the 10mm bolt and will have to go in at some point to either recover and or replace the bolt, but everything did snap in.

Glad it worked out for you. I would just leave the bolt in there if it is not rattling. haha

Do u remember what that video is called?

@@smoothy569 "Mazda CarPlay/Android Auto Install Hack" the guy drills through the stock unit to break off tabs. To be honest taking off the entire center console is not that hard and really does not take that much time. I now have the stock USB box sitting in a box just in case I everneed to swap it back in. The only regret I have is beeing too lazy to go find my magnetic wand to put the 10mm screw back in the end (but it really has not ben a problem).

Having no touch screen will indeed limit the ease of use. But the dial knob and steering wheel buttons will still work. The dial can control your CarPlay apps, but it is not as good as a touch screen

The touch screen was lost before the install. My son said it was not that useful anyway since it does not work while car is moving.

I don't think the seats matter much

Glad it worked! My son has a non working touchscreen. He says it is not worth fixing because Mazda disables it while the car is moving any. Is that what you are seeing?

@@GearGadgetExperiments Yeah, the default system from Mazda works while parked and driving at less than 5km/h but even when parked, AA doesn't have touchscreen functionality. Looks like it's just the way Mazda Connect and AA speak to each other, and from I've just been reading, both parties are pointing the finger at the other saying it's their fault. Maybe a firmware update will address the issue in the future. Thanks again for the tutorial video.

Happy to help

Dials still work. Touchscreen will still not work while you are moving. Haha

Old one does not have CarPlay.

@@GearGadgetExperiments sorry, I meant the cable which comes with new usb hub, not the hub itself.

@@LevaniCh1they are not exactly the same. I'm sure the new cable wiring was necessary to implement the CarPlay

Sorry, I don't know if it is any better.

It is less work if the usb module is in the center armrest. Half the mazda 3's have it there.

@@GearGadgetExperiments Thank you, I'll check that when I get the car delivered.

I picked up the car, it doesn’t have the CD player so it has the module in the same spot as yours, also the firmware of MazdaConnect it’s not updated, I had to make an appointment on my local Mazda dealer to get it updated first (no way I’ll pay them $500 for do the whole thing, I’m just paying for the update).

@@paradisopaulwill the dealer do it for free? see comments from others to see how people have updated by themselves for free.

@@GearGadgetExperimentsNo, the dealer charged $60 for the update but I bought the module and installed following your video, the hardest part was pushing the bottom tabs of the module to release it, basically you’re working blind until you hit the tabs. Thank you for the video, it was very useful.

Nvm im silly this is just where tou plug it in not the screen, im sorry.

works like day 1.

Yes. Everything else works the same when not in CarPlay mode.

I did not see this issue. I first would try to unplug the connectors and see if any of them were bent out of place. Then re-seat them to make sure they all have good connections.

Sure, this is actually the same thing. amzn.to/4acJchp . Good luck. Don't forget to update your software.

My son doesn't have any complaints about the unit itself. He hates that Mazda doesn't allow you to use the screen while the car is in motion. You have to use the selection wheel. He is very happy to have CarPlay in his car.

still works like day 1.

Sorry, I didn't have that issue. Maybe try to re-update after the install? I am just fishing.....

It has given us no issues. I don't have an OEM to compare it to

With filming, about 1 hour. But take your time. Don't drop the bolt or scratch your dash.

It is not hard. haha

You check the link in the description to see if your car is supported.

it is not that hard :)

@@GearGadgetExperiments HI mate i did the install it all went fine however auto andriod wont start , its a option in the menu now but its greyed out , i fear its because i updated my firmware a few weeks ago , would u have any ideas ?

Did you upgrade to the firmware listed on the seller's page? Did you try updating firmware with the New adapter present? Just some thoughts...

@@GearGadgetExperiments i updated my firmward weeks ago before the hub install as i was getting a few some issues , i think i've fixed it thou with using a different cable as its now installed and working but when i bump the cable it disconnects so will order a better cable and see how it goes

@@Casper_Brisbane Oh, yes. Quality cables make a big difference for data transfer. Lower quality cables can charge ok, but sometimes struggle with data transfer. Looks like you solved your problem.

yes

My son did the software upgrade. I will need to check with him.

Son said he can't remember where he found the file. Sorry.

I found it with this video! Just did the upgrade in my 2015 Mazda 3, no issue. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dKS3WpcxIYo.html

You can check the comments on where others have done it. My son did this one so I don't even know what he did.

Yes. Same unit.

Did you ever figure it out, I have the same problem

Did you update your software?

did you update yours? planning on just installing but I am not sure.

In your Bluetooth device setting on your phone, is the "carplay" switch on?

I want to see this video

Only need update if your current software is not the minimum stated on their Amazon product page

I found it with this video! Just did the upgrade in my 2015 Mazda 3, no issue. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dKS3WpcxIYo.html

Check the link in the video description.

We did the software first.

@@GearGadgetExperiments Where can I find the software?I’m use in Hong Kong ，thanks for reply 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙏🏻

@@kaman60check the comments. One of the viewers found a how to video.

@@GearGadgetExperiments ok,thank you so much😎

Did you update the software to minimum that the manufacturer specified?

@@GearGadgetExperiments I wasn’t aware about this , how can i update it ? Can i do it my self or should i go to someone specialised ?

Read the other comments. I viewer put a link to a video that shows how to update the software . Seems to work for them. My son updated his software so I didn't have to do it.

@@GearGadgetExperiments 👌🏻

Awesome. You did what I was not able to do

You put up a hell of a fight!

@@GearGadgetExperiments I'm actually still doing it right now. I'm routing the cable on the left side instead of the right because of the blendoor/ac actuator. I think it's for the dual climate. I don't want the wires to ever get in the way.

Just finished!

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The one in video is for Mazda. Maybe this one might work scion? maybe? amzn.to/3ZHpJRu

Some Mazdas have the usb port in the armrest

@@GearGadgetExperiments ok i installed everything. My mazda says v56.0 but I need v70, how do I get to v70

@@GetMotivated69you can look at the other comments. Someone gave a link to a video on how to do it.

My son said he doesn't remember where he found the file he used. Sorry

I found it with this video! Just did the upgrade in my 2015 Mazda 3, no issue. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dKS3WpcxIYo.html

@@gamergodggpwnd Awesome! Thanks for the link. I will send people there also.