Detailed guide on how to install the Android Auto/Apple CarPlay USB hub in a 2016+ Mazda CX-9. Includes how to best run the new cable.
Link to the firmware update which MUST be done before upgrading the USB hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYfH-ikZoUM
Link to USB Hub and cable kit: https://amzn.to/3xvBL0d
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will this be the same process for my mazda cx9 2019?
Worked great, thank you for the instructions!
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?
Very helpful video! I took my time and got it done ✅
Agh just pid $500 to have installed at Mazda
Thanks dude!
Great video. Helped me install my Apple car play today.
My 2016 CX9's green plug on the back of the new USB hub is different. This didn't work.
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!
Perfect instructions. We just completed in about an hour. No issues. Thanks so much!
Awesome video, thank you! I just bought a 2018 CX-9 and will be installing this as soon as possible.
What are the parts numbers?
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!
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.
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!
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.
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?
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!
great video ..you sound like Bill CLinton
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Just did it following your instructions to the T. Took 2 hours. Thank you!
Never do this as DIY!!!!!
Wish you also showed us how you removed the side panel.
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?
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!