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MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 9:51 am
by madmax_indar
I recently bought a Mazda 3 RORO but the stereo system is in japanese meaning it does not pick up our frequency, can anyone assist me in finding a solution? Thanks

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 10:12 am
by madmax_indar
No assistance?

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 10:22 am
by ismithx
there are two ways to solve this problem...

1: find a way to reprogram the radio (very difficult, not always possible)
2: buy a new radio/cd deck

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 10:24 am
by *$kїđž!™
buy a new mp3 deck...those things are really cheap these days...u wont regret it....

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 10:41 am
by madmax_indar
Thanks I may just have to buy a new usb deck

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 11:10 am
by rollingstock
You can get a band expander, you'll be able to pick up local stations with that, in the meantime learn japanese.

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 12:40 pm
by maj. tom
(From Wikipedia)

The frequency modulation radio broadcast band in Japan is 76-90 MHz. ( If your radio was built this way, but hardly likely, then there is nothing you can do but physically replace the frequency tuner to pick up higher carrier waves.)

Many Japanese radios are designed to be capable of receiving both the Japanese FM band and the CCIR FM band, so that the same model can be sold within Japan or exported.

The radio may cover 76 to 108 MHz, the frequency coverage may be selectable by the user, or during assembly the radio may be set to operate on one band by means of a specially-placed diode or other internal component.

Second-hand automobiles imported from Japan contain a radio designed for the Japanese FM band, and importers often fit a "converter" to down-convert the 87.5 to 107.9 MHz band to the frequencies that the radio can accept.

Most likely your system already has this, so learn some Japanese.

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 12:50 pm
by m6
The stereo in the Mazda 3 is not very easy to remove, if you are not careful, you could crack the finishers around it.
We have done a lot of Band expander installs on these!

Send me a P.M, will see if I can help you out!

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 2:58 pm
by SUPERMAN1325
check customs sounds in couva them night be able to help you out

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 3:48 pm
by Ronaldo95163
rollingstock wrote:You can get a band expander, you'll be able to pick up local stations with that, in the meantime learn japanese.

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 3:54 pm
by rollingstock
^ What's the problem gracist?

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 3:59 pm
by Ronaldo95163
Haven't seen one of those things in ages :lol:

Re: MAZDA 3 2007 Stereo System

Posted: October 21st, 2012, 8:36 pm
by SR
you will need a dash kit and antenna adapter if you are replacing the factory unit with an aftermarket unit

http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media ... isremote=0