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by Mike
Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: PDF for Mazda audio units ?
Replies: 4
Views: 3642

Re: PDF for Mazda audio units ?

:text-thankyouyellow:
genius MM :handgestures-thumbup:
by Mike
Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: PDF for Mazda audio units ?
Replies: 4
Views: 3642

Re: PDF for Mazda audio units ?

mazda-mender wrote:what is it you need to kmow buddy.
M-m

Nothing in particular MM :-) I just thought it would be nice to download the user manual part to keep with my handbook and I'm not sure what the AFC buttons for...
I wish I could remember where I found that PDF :!:
by Mike
Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:17 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: PDF for Mazda audio units ?
Replies: 4
Views: 3642

PDF for Mazda audio units ?

I found one on the web a week or two ago , but can i find it now? !!!!!
Specifically I'm looking for the mazda manual on the double din 6 disc autochanger fitted in the 2.5........... probably part of a complete manual , can anyone put a link up gor me ??? :-)
Mike
by Mike
Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Another quick audio question
Replies: 10
Views: 7228

Re: Another quick audio question

:handgestures-thumbup: well done Mike. Is there a chance you could do a diagram & post it up so if others have the same problem :wink: Thats not a bad idea Flea... it does'nt really warrent a diagram just an explanation.... I'll leave it to others to move this post into relevant areas on sites ...
by Mike
Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: Audio(Head units) and speakers
Topic: Re: MK 2.5 head unit into a MK1 and MK 2
Replies: 0
Views: 3810

Re: MK 2.5 head unit into a MK1 and MK 2

So alls going well with the install of the mk2.5 OEM audio unit with the making up of the patch lead etc but can't seem to get button illumination ? The LCD display lights when the ignition is turned on but the buttons won't illuminate when the unir is powered up or when the car lights are turned on...
by Mike
Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: Audio(Head units) and speakers
Topic: Re: MK 2.5 head unit into a MK1 and MK 2
Replies: 0
Views: 3792

Re: MK 2.5 head unit into a MK1 and MK 2

So alls going well with the install of the mk2.5 OEM audio unit with the making up of the patch lead etc but can't seem to get button illumination ? The LCD display lights when the ignition is turned on but the buttons won't illuminate when the unir is powered up or when the car lights are turned on...
by Mike
Fri Dec 28, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Another quick audio question
Replies: 10
Views: 7228

Re: Another quick audio question

Thanks for the help.... I'm really grateful I have finally manged to sort it now with a combination of wiring diagrams and using my specs to look at wire colours !! It seems the "inverted dimming" and "TNS+ " connections HAD to be made correctly to the cars loom that ISO connecto...
by Mike
Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:27 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Another quick audio question
Replies: 10
Views: 7228

Re: Another quick audio question

mazda-mender wrote:Have you not got a spike tester?
M-m

I've got one of these MM which foes 12v.....
I'm an electrician !!! believe it or not !!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DI-LOG-DL6780 ... 43af416537
by Mike
Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Another quick audio question
Replies: 10
Views: 7228

Re: Another quick audio question

I reckon there must be more than one bulb illuminating that lot MM ?
I can t see where "lights on live" goes to ..... its a bit of a head scratcher mate
by Mike
Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Another quick audio question
Replies: 10
Views: 7228

Another quick audio question

So alls going well with the install of the mk2.5 OEM audio unit with the making up of the patch lead etc but can't seem to get button illumination ? The LCD display lights when the ignition is turned on but the buttons won't illuminate when the unir is powered up or when the car lights are turned on...
by Mike
Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: male plug for mk2.5 double din
Replies: 2
Views: 3003

Re: male plug for mk2.5 double din

You are a star sir ! :text-thankyouyellow:
by Mike
Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:59 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: male plug for mk2.5 double din
Replies: 2
Views: 3003

male plug for mk2.5 double din

You guessed ! I.m wanting to fit a 2.5 CD/radio into a mk 2 but the plug on the mk 2 loom is diffrent......... it seems(fairly obviously) all the ISO adaptors just come with the female parts as they assume you want to convert your EXISTING loom to ISO so I'm looking for a way to get the male plug fo...
by Mike
Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:04 pm
Forum: Problems
Topic: Fitting a starter button
Replies: 1
Views: 2411

Fitting a starter button

Im fine with everything but struggling with which 2 wires of the 6 thick ones that go to the ignition barrel are the two which I need to connect to to turn the starter on my 2001 mk2 :coffee: Anyone ? Pleeeeeeeeee :???: ase
by Mike
Sat Jun 23, 2012 2:48 pm
Forum: MK2/2.5 - 1998 > 2000/ 2001 > 2005 (NB)
Topic: Creaking noise osf ?
Replies: 4
Views: 4483

Re: Creaking noise osf ?

A creak from a front corner can often be from the ARB bush. Try spraying a bit of WD40 in there to see if it goes away. If so, WD40 won't stop it for long but I'm sure Wayne would be able to suggest a more permanent fix. Thanks lazza, I think I tried WD40'ing everything a while ago , but seem to re...
by Mike
Sat Jun 23, 2012 2:45 pm
Forum: MK2/2.5 - 1998 > 2000/ 2001 > 2005 (NB)
Topic: Creaking noise osf ?
Replies: 4
Views: 4483

Re: Creaking noise osf ?

yes they can be removed and replaced http://www.autolinkmx5.com/ball-joint-lower-front-suspension-mx-5-oem-type-5324-p.asp M-m Great !! thanks MM whats the procedure for removing the old one and fitting this one........ if its relativly simple I'm gonna buy that and do it...... I've got no problem ...

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