You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the ability to enjoy the radio, while your smartphone is filled with your favourite music but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t enjoy your car trips to the fullest… That’s precisely why we’ve posted this content to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Mazda Mx5. To do this, first we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Mazda Mx5 and at last, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Mazda Mx5: Removing the old car stereo
Before we get down to the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Mazda Mx5, there is one essential step, take off the audio set you currently have on your car. There are two situations, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start dismantling, always be sure you remove the negative cable from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is achieved, here are the two options based on the stereo that equips your Mazda Mx5:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be patient, in most cases, the simple use of extracting clamps in the 4 holes in the corners of the car radio should be enough to remove it. But on some particular models of specific years, this process will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Mazda Mx5. In actual fact, you will need to remove certain parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To get this done, you will need to use a screwdriver to remove the plastic covers that are in the way. Once you have access to the station, be sure you disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this situation the process is easier, you will just have to use the extracting clamps and press on the 4 corners of your station to make it come out of its place. Once this step is achieved, be sure you unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve finished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Mazda Mx5: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Mazda Mx5. Beforehand, take the time to examine the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various actions involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the job of holding your car radio in place on your Mazda Mx5, once positioned, be sure you press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been carried out, you will need to connect the three plugs of your car radio, two ISO connectors for power supply and sound transfer to the speakers of your Mazda Mx5, then the radio antenna socket. For the latter, on some models you may need an adapter to transform it from male to female to be able to adapt it to the socket of your new radio. Finally, all you have to do is push your car radio into the metal frame, snap it into place, and position the plastic or metal frame provided with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just learned how to install a car radio on Mazda Mx5, be sure you check that the radio is switched on, that the sound is working and that you’re picking up the radio and you’re ready to enjoy your new car radio. If you have other complications, or want to learn more about your car, don’t be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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