DIY Apple CarPlay & Android Auto install on Mazda CX-5 2016.5

4 роки тому

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: • How To Update Mazda Co...
Mazda Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto Retrofit Kit 00008FZ34:
www.ebay.com/itm/192679403436...
CPAA Cable installation manual for CX-5: www.docdroid.net/0OSgyMQ/cpaa...
Center Panel removal manual: www.mcx5.org/center_panel_remo...
Decoration Panel Removal: www.mcx5.org/decoration_panel_...

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@markcolwell2561 4 місяці тому

Thanks - it was easier than I thought it was going to be. I just took my phone out to the car and went step by step to your video. It only took me about an hour for the hardware part. For the USB hub I pulled hard on the rubber cover that goes over the SD card and it popped the complete front off which gave easy access to the tabs. Took no time at all. Thanks again!!

@forrestallison1879 27 днів тому

Wow that tip was amazing, you are great thank you so much. That's why I come to the comments. Yeah just pull hard on the SD card cover and the whole face comes right apart, doesn't even break it.

@fieldsnotes 3 роки тому

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.

@hotsaucejar 3 роки тому

I was able to complete the process following this guide! Thank you! My only tip would be to move the motorized seats back prior to unhooking the battery before you get started.

@Phell7 2 роки тому

Finally got around to do it, thank you so much for the video, made things a lot easier! The usb hub was a pain to remove, ended up sticking a longnose in the usb and sd card slot and pulled while I was stuck my hand behind and pushed the pins. Couldn't get the last one to give... Pulled with the pliers and ripped the hub's front panel off (press fit). Gave me access to the last pin so I mangled it off from the front. Definitely smoother to remove everything but it looked like even more of a pain so the destructive fashion makes more sense timewise.

@user-tl5hm1yz2f 11 місяців тому

Thank you Sam! We used Don F's method to remove the USB hub (search Mazda3 USB Hub removal (AA/CarPlay retrofit)) since it was impossible for us to get to the back from the passenger panel.

@kneeman1983 Рік тому

Great guide. Completed in an hour. Used the "pry open from the front" method on the USB hub.

@mobiusphantom3489 9 місяців тому

Great video Sam. I found what I think is a far far easier way to get the old USB module out - I couldn't get at the clips and was almost resigned to taking the whole center console out when I had an idea. I put two Gib/Plasterboard screws into the two holes in the facia over the SD slit - Then I just pulled on the two screws and the whole fascia broke away. It was then easy with a flat blade screwdriver to crack out the rest of the plastic case. Took about 2 minutes to the whole unit removed, I just wish I'd thought of it sooner as I spend a long time trying to get a long screwdriver in the right place to snap the clips and forcing my hand and wrist into the gap very uncomfortably. I'm very happy with the final install - Great feature!

@ConnorYamsek 3 роки тому

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!!

@SamEmory013 3 роки тому

This was a quarantine project for me as well! It was all pretty smooth besides getting the old USB hub out.

@megstandridge4203 3 роки тому

Where are you all buying the car play kit? The new USB and cords? I’m seriously considering attempting this myself.

@ConnorYamsek 3 роки тому

@@megstandridge4203 I bought mine on Amazon, but you can find it on eBay too!! You just need the part number :)

@laforcem 2 роки тому

Thanks! I just did it and everything went well! With the exception of the old USB hub that I decided to break since I was not able to access it from behind. Carplay works like a charm on our CX-5 2016.5 (from Canada)

@shahaab 10 місяців тому

How fast does the Carplay port charge the phone?

@zaccravens757 Рік тому

I just upgraded my 2016.5 Mazda CX-5. Thank you for the detailed instructions, as I was able to break the tabs using the long screwdriver method.

@lukeroberts9373 8 місяців тому

I followed your video and it worked perfectly! Took me about 2 hours in total. I followed Mobiusphantom's method of screwing into the holes above the sd card slot, pulling off the fascia then cracking the case to remove the usb module. Of course I updated the firmware too. There's some great tutorials on UKposts and forums on how to do this. Thanks very much Sam - I'm really happy with Android Auto in my Mazda CX5!

@GeoffreyEspin 3 роки тому

Thanks for this. I didn't disconnect my battery as suggested in this video or another. But before sealing everything up... I tried it... and my head unit display was dead and my door locks no longer worked, and I had to use emergency ignition start (by holding key to Start button). Long story short: I had to replace a 15A "ROOM" fuse.

@koolosus Рік тому

Thank you Sam for video. Its very detailed and it helps me a lot. I didn’t have that long screwdriver so I was removing plastic/pipe of ventilation on the bottom and i manage to reach usb hub hub with hand and I disconnected those clips. But I don’t recommend, I’ve got a lot of scratches 🙂

@Dickie.M 4 роки тому

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.

@SamEmory013 3 роки тому

Thank you! I hope you ended up doing the install!

@Dickie.M 3 роки тому

@@SamEmory013 no, I'm still in warranty and didn't want to risk breaking anything. Have gone for a dealer install on Friday. Got a good deal, £270 when it's usually £350 in the UK, and what else is there to spend my money on at the moment?

@adriangadinceanu2295 6 місяців тому

What dealership was it? I would love to do it too…

@Dickie.M 6 місяців тому

@@adriangadinceanu2295 Romford, but it was several years ago now.

@danielpereira7181 2 роки тому

Hey Sam, thank you so much for all the details and tips, did it this morning in 1h, really easy to do it. and I'm really happy with CarPlay :)

@homeobeer 2 роки тому

I'm gotta work up the courage to give it a go myself now.

@MarkSegree 3 роки тому

Just finished this job. I'm 6ft 2"" and if you don't have a long screw driver then you can do what I did which is to stick my hand back there from the passenger kick panel and actually press all 4 tabs. Funny part is I took it out perfectly without breaking any tabs but I hear something shaking in the old module. Maybe that why It took 6 hours to charge a phone b4. At 18% it said 2hrs for s9+ which is a huge improvement. If im correct that means both ports charge at 2amps

@ravedave 2 роки тому

Thanks for your video! For the Hub, the front cover of it actually comes off and then you can easily push the pins and pull the box out (hope this will help future installers)

@brianhelman8468 2 роки тому

@Michelle Keese If you haven't figured it out yet, the hub is the box that has the USB ports - where you plug in your phone.

@uptheirons726 2 роки тому

This is what I did. Pop the front cover off the USB hub. Use one screw driver to pry down the tabs and stick a smaller screwdriver in there to hold it down. You'll need 4 tiny screw drivers. Once the tabs are all held down push it out from the back. Easy peasey.

@curtweller1388 Рік тому

How do you remove the front cover of the hub?

@uptheirons726 Рік тому

@@curtweller1388 I opened the little door for the SD card slot, grabbed the face with a pair of pliers and yanked it off.

@jkdubs5602 Місяць тому

@@uptheirons726this was so helpful thank you😭

@noamdinar9563 Рік тому

Thank you! Assisted me to install as well! 🙏🎉

@kimwellhonculada3182 3 роки тому

Excellent guide

@onlycodered 2 місяці тому

Appreciate the thorough video. Have you had any issues with CarPlay being really laggy? My local dealership said it’s not worth the upgrade due to the lacking performance. Just wondering if that’s their way of trying to get me to buy a new car. 😂

@leadmonkey Рік тому

Well done mate, you win the internet today 👊

@spencerpanter2276 7 місяців тому

For those of you having issues with the removal of the old hub, watch this: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gHuJoIWjf3upqmQ.html Video shows a Mazda 3, but same works for CX-5. Once the faceplate is off you’ll see the tabs from the front. Pry a screwdriver between each tab (need 4 small flatheads) and the console plastic to keep in “open” position. Then through side access panel, reach your hand in to push the hub out from the back. If all 4 tabs are correctly positioned and held in place with screwdrivers from the front, it should slide out pretty easily. Just used this technique and took about 15 mins to get the old hub out.

@syu8729 2 роки тому

Hey Sam, I bought the kit but I was wondering if it includes the foam you are using to wrap the wires around?

@heychas Рік тому

Thanks Sam! Very helpful video. Great job editing and capturing the main parts. I was able to complete it today in about 2 hours. I ended up using Jeffrey Hester's trick of drilling holes in front of the tabs to get that pesky USB hub out.

@MTLJack 10 днів тому

For anyone wondering how to remove the USB module, I used a flat head screw driver and I hammered it, it came right off without breaking any tabs.

@chomidore3 Рік тому

Any concern with rattling/loose panels after doing this? I recently bought a 2019 CX-5 Sport and would love the upgrade, just a little concerned over the sturdiness of the interior, even if I have the dealer do it..

@brucemorris3830 Рік тому

Reminds me of doing my 4wd module on my old GMC. Easy replacement but in a very inconvenient spot 😂

@sndesigner01 3 роки тому

Does the cable kit come with the foam you are using here?

@alyssalutzow8258 Рік тому

Im having trouble figuring out where to buy or which one i need to buy for my same car as in this video any help would be greatly appreciated so i can find the one to fit in my car thank you!

@EuropeanLord 2 роки тому

Hey Sam Emory, does Apple CarPlay work wirelessly or the phone has to be connected via the cable?

@cesarmeixueiro9465 3 роки тому

What Mazda dealership did you used to work at?

@breyhamilton3419 Рік тому

So it just automaticaly opens carplay everytime when you plug it in? A few other videos other people pressed a button on the screen to switch to carplay.

@bembjaminbrosenglek1163 6 місяців тому

ty for the video I may have carved through the front of the old box with a box cutter maybe

@jeffreyhester7272 3 роки тому

Good job. The best part was the time saving drilling I actually drilled two hole at each corner the stuck a screw driver into the holes, turned the blade and was able to pull the usb box out easily.

@edkight6447 3 роки тому

I went this route today. Too difficult to reach the tabs even with long screwdriver. Nice video. Everything thing else was easy.

@heychas Рік тому

Thanks for this tip Jeffrey! It was a life saver for me. It worked well - not pretty, but got the job done.

@TheMrRey 6 місяців тому

What size is the bolt on the bottom of the screen? Having a hard time finding right size

@Starlord3158 3 роки тому

How you get the software updated?

@hassanahmad9597 3 роки тому

I have 2015 mazda 6 which doesn’t have a screen Can I buy that type of your mazda screen for my one?

@Zn0nimus 3 роки тому

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.

@SamEmory013 3 роки тому

Yes, I believe it only shows up once you install the USB!

@koolosus Рік тому

Does it work without cable? I just installed didn’t have much time to explore it. Is it possible to connect it with bluetooth? I have Mazda CX5 2015

@eduardomunzenmayer7525 3 роки тому

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?

@SamEmory013 3 роки тому

I have the link to the kit in the description. I got mine from Ebay. It comes with all the parts needed. The CarPlay functionality only works with the USB cable.

@danielalbertotavares2238 Рік тому

My cx5 2016 has a very old version 53 and I can't update to version 70 of the firmware... Should I buy it online?

@l.elhamami868 7 місяців тому

have the update procedure (OS version) THANKS

@scorpioncnr 3 роки тому

Will this work in 2016 cx5?

@alehandrosamara 2 роки тому

Will it work on the 2015 Mazda CX-5?

@will_h10 Рік тому

Will the usb charge your phone while using carplay?

@jeffmurray3685 Рік тому

Will my firmware be fine at 70.00.100 NA?

@tsunami770 Рік тому

Only problem is that it disables the touch screen. The LCD touchscreen only works for the original mazda screen when android auto is on you have to use the mouse.

@b.s.6886 Рік тому

Is there a way to use android auto wireless?

@curtweller1388 Рік тому

I just updated my 2016.5 CX5. Post update, the Mazda NAV system isn't recognized as being installed. Is this expected? BTW, I removed the old USB hub by first prying off the the front cover to expose the 4 tabs - had it out in under 10 minutes!

@PEACHES429 Рік тому

Hi I’m having the same issue today. Installed everything, firmware is version 70.000.335. Any thoughts?

@tenders 3 роки тому

My 2017 CX 5 has a 12V outlet located where yours has the USB hub. How does this mod work with that setup?

@Eduardo-lv1do 3 роки тому

The USB Hub Should be in the central arm rest

@nickbjones Місяць тому

Anyone figure out how to enable touch screen while driving in this 2015/16 model - for the passenger of course.

@PEACHES429 Рік тому

Please help! Just finished installation, checked everything was plugged in correctly. OS version is 70.00.335 NA N. CarPlay option is not showing up. Any thoughts?

@user-sz8qp5zb2o 9 місяців тому

Did you fix it?

@vkenzo90 3 місяці тому

This works on a 2015 CX5?

@PedalDoc 3 роки тому

Since doing this install a few months ago I’m having intermittent oddities, won’t do CarPlay audio, automatically scrolls through phone on screen and also now backup camera isn’t working. Thought it was cable plugged into phone but even after replacing that it’s acting weird. Thoughts? Loose connection?

@SamEmory013 3 роки тому

Backup camera issues sound like a cable wasn’t plugged in correctly. As for the other issues, I’ve not heard of that happening before.

@PedalDoc 3 роки тому

@@SamEmory013 may actually be the Mazda ghost touch issue. did diagnostic menu on it and it showed the hardware failure code. will update firmware and see if it fixes it.

@narsil7350 3 роки тому

@@PedalDoc fixed?

@PedalDoc 3 роки тому

@@narsil7350 yes, failed hardware. had to replace the whole unit, luckily was able to get Mazda to cover it.

@narsil7350 3 роки тому

@@PedalDoc replaced hub with Android Auto/Car Play?

@monitoboy9 3 роки тому

Will this work on the 2016.5 base model: Sport?

@SamEmory013 3 роки тому

Bruce Anderholt Yes! That’s the model featured in the video

@beach376 2 роки тому

Thanks for the video, but this 65 year old guy is going to pay for the upgrade and installation.

@nikachakvetadze8508 5 місяців тому

my car is 2016 gt, i upgraded firmware to 70.00.335 NA N but there is no apple carplay or android auto in aplications. If i replace usb kit then it will appear in menu?

@b0sanac 4 місяці тому

The application won't appear until you install the compatible usb hub. It's not showing because the old hub doesn't support AA/CP

@bry84guy Місяць тому

The new hub charges the phone fast enough. Even with the screen on all the time......

@agowskipawe4154 3 роки тому

Nie potrafię zanieść wytłumaczenie dlaczego montujesz tak długą wiązkę?

@arkadiusz56 3 роки тому

Taka długa wiązka przychodzi w zestawie , gdyż niektóre modele mazdy mają modul USB zamieszczany w centralnym schowku - do czego jest potrzebne więcej kabla .

@puskesmasranuyosolumajang6368 2 роки тому

ITS VERY SKUY

@AliseIam Рік тому

My dealership charges $500 to do this... guess I know why..

@tmic4790 Рік тому

2022 Mazda CX5 does not have wireless Apple CarPlay. Primitive engineering. Cords dangling in your car plus a pain to plug in and unplug each time you enter your car. Especially for short drives.

@tmic4790 Рік тому

No wireless CarPlay is like living in the 1990’s. Obsolete

@CaptBurgundy 3 роки тому

Video is helpful up until the off-screen USB console tab removal, which you suggest just breaking parts instead of doing it properly.

@pharmtek 3 роки тому

You can take apart the entire center console if you want to save a part you throw away.

@artv7291 3 роки тому

Why would anyone do this for just a few better apps? Once you open that panel fuck with the cables, it will never be the same.

@MM-sl3mo 2 роки тому

Why would anyone do anything? To make their life easier and better. It is not important to you, but it is to some other people. I for example, don't like having my phone on the windshield suction cup holder or any other holder when needing maps and such. Also, since phone's screen is not on, since it is projecting on the car's screen, then phone battery lasts longer. All kinds of benefits.

@brianhelman8468 2 роки тому

Updated, realtime navigation.

@EuropeanLord 2 роки тому

Because you can use live Google Maps coming from your phone as Mazda's navigation is useless.