Guide on how to do the hardware install of the new USB hub and cord required to use CarPlay and Andriod Auto in a 2016 or new Mazda CX-5.
The dealership can do this for you but it’s around $400 total for them to do it.
Using this method will only cost about $150 for the parts.
IMPORTANT: Before attempting this, make sure you have the correct firmware needed (70.00.21 or later). See below for instructions on how to do this.
Please note: Do this at your own risk. If you don’t feel comfortable with any of the steps, have a dealer install it for you.
Video of someone updating the firmware manually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKS3WpcxIYo&feature=youtu.be&t=608
Mazda Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto Retrofit Kit 00008FZ34:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192679403436?&mkevt=1&mkcid=2&mkrid=711-4011-10148-0&keyword=conducive&crlp=1585090694020200001&MT_ID=562786&geo_id=10232&device=Computers&cmpgn=216223
CPAA Cable installation manual for CX-5: https://www.docdroid.net/0OSgyMQ/cpaa-cable-installation-manual-ke-cx-5.pdf
Center Panel removal manual: http://www.mcx5.org/center_panel_removal_installation-602.html
Decoration Panel Removal: http://www.mcx5.org/decoration_panel_removal_installation-608.html
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Will this work on the 2016.5 base model: Sport?
Video is helpful up until the off-screen USB console tab removal, which you suggest just breaking parts instead of doing it properly.
Hey Sam, I just updated the firmware in my cx-5. Did you check to see if the options were visible without the USB hub? I don't see it under Applications, I'm wondering if it will only show up after the new hub is installed? Thanks for the vid. My hub arrives thursday.
Hi, im from Chile. Where did you buy the kit?…Does it come with all the components like the USB cable, grapping sponge, etc?….Does it work with Bluetooth or only by usb conect?
This is my "quarantine project". Just ordered my kit this morning and thanks to your help, I feel pretty confident with the install. Thank you!!
Thank you! Just finished up my install and this video made it easy. I couldn't get the tabs on the usb hub to release so I really brute forced it from the outside and and that worked well. I pulled off the face of the old usb hub by just pulling on the the sd card cover and then found it fairly easy to break it from there.
Excellent guide
Seen a few of these self-install videos now and this is by far the best. Just gotta work up the courage to give it a go myself now.