Mazda CX-9 AA/CarPlay USB Hub Install. DIY CarPlay! 

I don’t comment on videos… pretty much ever. But this was the best walkthrough of something I’ve seen. Good job mate and thanks. I followed this tutorial and it worked flawlessly. Took an hour.

Crazy to think that the hardest part of this is running the wires from front to back. Everything else was easy thanks to the video. Thanks!

Just finished the install and I just followed along your video. Took 2 hours because I was being extra slow and careful. This video is invaluable

One of the best install videos that I've seen. Actual useful walkthrough

I am totally late to the upgrade game on this one because I loved the AIO tweaks and didn't want to lose touch screen while driving. Well, my digitizer started to delaminate and so I had to do work anyway and the unofficial Android Auto was too flaky...so I bit the bullet and did the upgrade. I just have to say, your video was perfect. It saved me a bunch of time with the fishing trick. I think every other video I've seen they really lead you to take more pieces off. I've seen videos with the entire dashboard off. Makes no sense. Your video was super helpful, thank you!

Perfect instructions. We just completed in about an hour. No issues. Thanks so much!

Just want to say thank you for your video. I held off on retrofitting my 2017 CX9 for a while. Finally decided to get it done and your video saved me a few hundred dollars. I think the longest time for me was wrapping the cord with the foam. I bought a kit of eBay for $120 and it worked fine. However, a difference I notice was that foam included was different from yours. It was more of a dense foam and it came in a roll, like masking tape. Also, my cord has noticeably less slack. It was probably, 2/3 the length of yours. Regardless, install went well and now have AA & Carplay. Thanks again!

Good video - thank you for putting it up. For anyone in Australia (or a Right Hand Drive country), still run the cable down the right side of the centre console just like he did in the video. You'll also see that there's a big silver bracket when you remove the side plastic cover which isn't in his car but that'bracket is on all RHD vehicles. The most time consuming part for me was getting a wire hanger through the correct position as it kept getting caught and then using the foam tape that came with the Mazda kit and wrapping it around the long lengths of wire and then putting a zip tie around the foam too for good measure.

You deserve a big thumb up! I followed your video and successfully upgraded my 2017 CX9. Got both Carplay and Android Auto running in two hours. Spent 130 instead of 600 at dealer. I'm not skilled with automobile stuff but your video is very detailed and thorough. Thank you and keep up the good work!

Amazing video. You saved us all. Took me about an hour. Gave up fishing and what I did was tucked under which was tricky as well but worked in the end. At the same time that I did all this I also ran a lighting cable that comes out at the corner of the dash so my CarPlay cable is now basically hidden.

Finally got around to this install today. Your video was a great help as there are no instructions with the kit. Not going to lie, a bit of anxiety that it would work, even after making sure the firmware was ver 70 or higher... It’s working great, hope it stays that way. Side note... lots of people ask about he CX-9 reliability etc... I’m just turning 100k on mine and it’s great, no issues, everything like new except the clear coat on the wheels.

Just finished the install on my 2018 CX-9. Great video. Almost took me longer to find and upload the latest firmware! Have been waiting for months for a 3 day weekend just to make sure I have enough time. Took me 2 hours! Thanks!

Fantastic video!! Thank you for that. The CarPlay kit I ordered will be here in a couple of days and you just made this install so much easier!

THANK YOU!! I'm subscribing just to help you out and return the favor. The local dealership quoted $150 for parts and $400 for install. I followed your video and everything went exactly as described......$107 out of pocket in total. Wife is super happy with her CX-9 now - and I owe it to you. Your effort is very much appreciated, sir. Keep up the good work.

Finished the install thanks to this great video. The hardest part was pulling the cable through. Took me a little over and hour, granted I watched the video 4 times. Thanks

Just did it following your instructions to the T. Took 2 hours. Thank you!

Awesome video, thank you! I just bought a 2018 CX-9 and will be installing this as soon as possible.

Great video, followed exactly and on my CX9 it took me 2 hours (mainly because I was very careful removing pieces and was watching the video several times since I have no experience at all doing thist type of things) But if I had to do it again it would take me 45 mins. Good instructions and I appreciate the time to post this and instruct us all. It works!!!

Thanks. I upgraded directly from 59.00.502 to 74.00.324. Then I leaned on this video to avoid removing entire middle console by using fishing the new cables along the side panel and to get my drop down the dash.

Out f'n standing DIY video! Followed along as I did the install and only took about 40min! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

My kit will be delivered on Friday. Thank you for the video!

Thank you so much for the video it was really help full, specially the coat hanger trick, I fixed the audio in Australia in about 1 hour and it works every thing works fine I would recommend this to the CX9 users, excellent , Cheers Mate

Just finished the install, this guide was all I needed! Thanks for saving me $400 😅

Excellent video. Really made me comfortable to do. Great job!!!! Thank you!!!

Great video. Helped me install my Apple car play today.

Thank I just followed your video and installed on my 2016 CX9

Thanks for your videos covering the firmware upgrade and the installation. FYI, I was able to remove the old hub without breaking the clips. You just need to press back on them with the screwdriver and it pops straight out.

Very helpful video! I took my time and got it done ✅

Just bought a 2018 CX-9 yesterday, and I plan on doing this after seeing your video. Awesome job. Thank you.

Done yesterday following ur video. Just a note to others, the blue and green end should be together at one end when you are taping them together with the foam tape.

Worked great, thank you for the instructions!

thanks to your video. the hardest part was just fishing the damn cables to the center console.

Installed. All good. Thank you buddy

Great video , was a breeze to install following the instructions

Thank you so much.. i followed your steps and i was successful 😊

Perfect instructions easy and fast !!!!

Hey, great video! I was wondering if you were planning on making an update video on the ownership of your CX9. Maintenance, services, out of pocket expenses, wear and tear.

Thanks for this video.. I just installed in my CX9 today

Thank you!!!!! You saved me some money and headache .

Thank you so much for this. You rock!

Thank you for this.

Terrific how-to. Just updated my cx9 in about 2 hours total, being super careful and going slow. Worked like a charm, and saved me a lot of “blind alleys” in terms of things I thought would have worked but would have just wasted time.

great video ..you sound like Bill CLinton

Thanks dude!

Thank you very much ....

Excellent

Hi, Excellent video. I'm planning do this upgrade to my wife 2018 CX-9. Her's car firmware is 59.00.504 NA N . I still need to confirm must first update will be 70.00.100A then to latest 70.00.352B. Do you know, I 'm right? After this is done, then purchase hub kit.

Thanks for the great video walkthrough. The Mazda instructions include removing the glovebox, etc to secure the cables inside the dash. Did you do that or find it unnecessary?

Nice video. Thanks for posting One question. I'm guessing you didn't use sponge tape on the wires from where they come out after dropping down through the area you fished to the back? I believe the direction call for it to be used all the way back to reduce possibility of vibration noise, but not sure it's really necessary. Have you had any noise issues?

is it possible to also update the Mazda Connect system in the 2016 - 2019 CX9 to the latest one that we see in CX5 for example?

I have 2016 Mazda CX-9. But I have only 2 connectors on the back of the panel. Cables does not fit. Do I need to upgrade the panel?

Just watched your video right after the purchase of your 2016 CX-9 and I see you still have it. Are you happy with it after all this time? How has the reliability been? Am thinking about getting a used 2016 Grand Touring and wondered if you had any thoughts.

Thanks for the video. Does the new hub support fast charging?

Thanks for this video. Did you disconnect the battery before installation? In the video it looks like some components are still running. Also, did you put the old SD card into the new hub?

Hi, I installed a Mazda factory retrofit for car play and android auto. For car play it will disconnect randomly and you need to unplug and plug in the phone again. For android auto the disconnects happen but not as often and the phone auto connects. Any ideas on what I can try? Firmware is up to date. Used oem cord. Is there a way to test the hub?

Think its worth going just wired versus wireless?

quick question, what's the difference between the NEW usb cables and the old ones? is it not just cable configuration?

Thanks for the amazing video. I now have AA in my cx9. However, the Mazda navigator no longer works. Is this typical or did something else happen?

Hello there, thanks for you video, I did all the things you said and when I turned the car on of the first time the screen no longer working but the radio is running. Can you tell what should i look for to fix it ?

Is this unit the same thing that the dealers use? I am at a stereo shop and asked them about installing one of these and he said to basically stay away from the cheap chinese stuff bc they were either not working for long or melting. Not sure what you have here. Thx!

First of all thank you for the install video. But quick question is anyone else getting Mazda connect restarting? Apple car play worked great for a few weeks. Now I consistently am getting random restarts

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Hi I just bought a CX9, it is running OS Version 70.00.100NA N Music Database 00.08.000 Fail Safe Version 70.00.100 Do I need to do the usb update for CarPlay with my current OS Version?

I was assuming this would work wirelessly(Android carplay) and also that the USB ports would fast charge our s20 phones. Both were not true. Is that normal for everyone or did I do something wrong? Pretty easy process so I'm guessing it's just the way it is lol.

Good video, and the process is pretty easy - except fishing that wire inside the console. Be warned, there isn't a lot of room in there, and this will definitely slow you down. More time showing this part would've been appreciated ...

150 is pretty good.

Hi there, Mazda cx9 2016 with software 70.00.100, ordered parts from Amazon, copied installation. Likely didn't put all together just check before and as someone here, radio plays but screen is death. What else can I do if software is up to date and cables are ok. Checked power is going to usb ports so all connections works. Please help, thx.

Justin did it in 1 hour. It's all working except for the touch. Screen working, controls working, connection and Android Auto working, but not the touch. Any clue?

Should we remove battery negative connection before the installation?

Question, I upgraded the new cables and usb hub, can I still do the firmware update/flash drive etc?

Where can I get this kit I just bought a 2016 cx9

will this be the same process for my mazda cx9 2019?

Wish you also showed us how you removed the side panel.

My 2016 CX9's green plug on the back of the new USB hub is different. This didn't work.

Good stuff, video is about 10 minutes to long but good

can you make a vid like this one about the mazda 2 ? thank you in advance

so car play is not wireless?

Hi what about if you change the hub only and keep the old cables ? am i right ? i just purchased cx9 2020 , i do not have any idea about this , but i think i can watch RU-vid on my Mazda monitor ? please advice , what i will get advantage to make this new Hub , thank you for your video very useful

What are the parts numbers?

can i do this on my 2012 ?

I tried this and it hasn’t worked. Now only usb 2 works on the car. Anyone know how to fix it

2016 Mazda cx9 ok ?same procedure?

Hi guys where can I get a upgraded firmware

So the download for the CMU update specifically says this: "CARPLAY and ADROID-AUTO WILL NEVER WORK WITHOUT THE TWO ''GENUINE MAZDA PARTS'' Finally INSTALLED Last...PERIOD" but you're linking to an amazon seller that's not selling genuine Mazda parts. My question is - did you buy Mazda parts or the parts from Amazon? Obviously the Amazon parts are cheaper..

Thx good work, but next time, do not record the video with Nokia 3310 :D

Agh just pid $500 to have installed at Mazda

Never do this as DIY!!!!!