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UPDATE : The Audiolink System has been confirmed to now work with the iTouch and Classic Versions.

This 'Audiolink' plugs directly into the back of the 1998> Mazda Modular Audio System and allows you to connect ANY portable audio device, iPod, Minidisc, CD Player, MP3 Player, whatever you want!

The Audio Link iPod Integration Kit will revolutionize the way you listen to music in your late-model MX-5! Simply plug in your iPod and listen to it through your car's factory stereo system. The unit will keep your iPod charged, automatically turn on your iPod when you start your car, and will even resume playing right where you left off. It allows you to use your steering wheel controls to change songs and it also features a 1/8" stereo plug to allow you to input other sources, such as satellite radio.

Features:

• Compatible with any iPod with a dock connector on the bottom, including iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod photo, and iPod video.
• Power on automatic play function and power off automatic pause.
• Automatic pause when switching to FM, AM, CD, or TAPE/MD.
• No battery required.
• Keeps your iPod charged at all times.
• Direct connection with CD-quality sound.
• 1/8" stereo jack for other auxilliary input.
• Use your steering wheel controls to change songs.
• SUPPORTS UP TO 9 PLAYLISTS!

iPod AudioLink Usage Instructions:

• Press the CD button twice or use the MODE button on your steering wheel to access the AudioLink unit. If you have your iPod connected, the LCD will display EX1:66, otherwise it will display EX8:88. If the iPod is not connected, the AudioLink can still be used to input audio from an external device via the 1/8" stereo plug.
• While the display reads EX1, you will retain complete functionality of your iPod. Any playlist/album/artist selections should be made using the iPod user interface. Tracks can be changed via the steering wheel controls or the seek buttons on the center console. The fast forward and rewind buttons on the center console can also be used to seek within a single song. The timer on the LCD will not accurately reflect the position with a given song.
• Pressing DISC+/DISC- will put the AudioLink unit in "playlist mode." Each "disc" references a different playlist. EX2 represents the first playlist on your iPod. EX3 represents the second playlist, and so on and so forth, up to EX0, which represents the ninth playlist.
  
  While in playlist mode:
  • The iPod screen will read "OK to disconnect" and the user interface can not be used.
  • The numbers following EX2, EX3, etc. represent the track number within that playlist. For example, EX2:57 would mean that the AudioLink is currently playing the 57th song on the first playlist. If you have many songs on your playlist, the digits following the colon may flash between two different numbers. For example, if the 285th song on the playlist was being played, the digits would flash 2 followed by 85 since there are only two digits available.
  • The timer on the LCD will be accurate for each song.
  • The repeat button can be used to repeat a single song.
  • The random button can be used to play songs in a random order. If you change tracks while you are in random mode, the next track in the playlist will be selected and random mode will be canceled. If you are in random mode and you would like to switch to another random song rather than the next song in the playlist, you should press the random button twice.
  • Fast forward and rewind can be used to seek within a single song and the LCD timer will be updated to reflect your position within the song.

Installation is easy, but does require removal of your vehicle's head unit from the center console. Once the head unit is removed, the Audio Link simply plugs into the external CD changer port, located on the back of the head unit. The Audio Link wiring can then be routed to your glove box, down the center console to the cupholders, or wherever would be most convenient for you.

The kit includes the Audio Link control unit and a plug-and-play wiring harness.

Only works with the Mazda Modular Units, will not work with 'Bose' audio in Mk2/2.5.

Latest version now works with ALL head units in Mk3, all functions, track forward, back, battery charge etc. (also works from the steering wheel controls).

only £69.95 inc vat

Please Note: If your car is not one of the Mazda MX-5's listed above, we can not warrant this part or its suitability for use on your vehicle. You would be able to return the unit for a full refund (excluding postage costs) as long as it is returned in perfect condition. We are not able to supply this unit for any vehicle other than those listed above.