Unlock trip computer on non GT MS3

[CosmicMS3]

I found this on another forum. I tried it in my MS3 sport and it worked! This unlocks the trip computer on non GT 3 models, I don't know how it works on non speed 3's or other Mazdas. I copied and pasted what I found below:

GT models come with trip computers. But it appears that owners of 2006+ non-GT models can unlock their trip computers. This seems safe, but I can't guarantee it. So proceed at your own risk.

The info comes from Andres (deco79) on m**************** (http://**********************/index.php?topic=67707.150). Scan down to a post by deco79. It appears that everyone with 2006 and 2007 models that's tried it since yesterday's post has gotten it to work. Here's the simple procedure than was posted. It's been refined a bit in later posts.

- Before you start the engine, hold the CD and AM/FM buttons.
- Start the engine (keep holding the CD and AM/FM buttons).
- After a few seconds, you should see the display read "DIS ON" (driver information system)
- Stop the engine.
- Start the engine again.
- Touch the SET button to see the trip computer.
- Touch the TIME button to see the time.

Your owner’s manual explains how to use the trip computer. With the ignition switch ON, press the SET button (manual says INFO button) to cycle through these 4 options.

- CONSUM CUR: Current fuel economy (calculated every 2 seconds)
- CONSUM AV: Average fuel economy (since battery was connected or resetting the trip computer, displayed every minute, to clear: hold SET for 1+ seconds until the display clears)
- REMNG: Distance you can travel on remaining fuel (must add more than 5.3 gallons to reset it)
- AV: Average vehicle speed (displayed every 10 seconds, to clear: hold SET for 1+ seconds until display clears)


Totally cool, this was one of the features I was bummed about not having on my MS3

[Mocoso]

Glad ya posted it in the how to... would like to add that you dont need to start the engine... turning key to the ACC position will work just as well (verified as this is what I did on my unlock)

[SwampAss]

This is awesome. This was one thing I was also bummed about not having with the sport.

[dread]

I posted this 2 days ago in the lounge, but this is a better spot for it. it also works on any 2006 and 2007 mazda 3.

[fourthmeal]

That is one of the neatest freebies I've ever seen.

So simple, and yet so effective of a mod. Well done. Who figured this out, and how?

[kendalf]

That is one of the neatest freebies I've ever seen.

So simple, and yet so effective of a mod. Well done. Who figured this out, and how?

Someone who originally had the trip computer accidentally used a button combination to deactivate his trip computer, and Mazda gave him the button combo to turn it back on, which just so happened to work on NA '06-'07 that didn't originally have it to begin with.

The OP posted the person who first figured out that the button combo to reactivate the DIS would also work on vehicles that didn't have it activated to begin with... (cool)

[Rotus8]

I have a MS3 GT with the stock trip computer. For giggles, I tried the magic combo and indeed it said DIS ON, even though it was already enabled. Subsequent tries said nothing. So even though it was originally enabled, the trick seems to have tried to turn it on again, but after that it won't do it again. Strange.

By the way, I was bored and spent a lot of time systemantically pushing and holding different combinations of buttons and key off/on and didn't come up with anything new. Damn CD still won't play MP3s! (bang)

[kendalf]

If you hold down the SAT and MEDIA buttons you should be able to turn the DIS OFF. Then you can turn it ON again using the above procedure, if you're so inclined.

[justa4banger]

I found the secret combo to turn off the trq steer control. now i have all my ponies down low its AWESOME!

problem is i forgot the sequence :D

[benzo]

I found the secret combo to turn off the trq steer control. now i have all my ponies down low its AWESOME!

problem is i forgot the sequence :D

You better figure out how to do the trq steer combo...LOL. I cant wait to get my car back do I can do this trip combo. Man that would be sweet. I was hoping there was going to be a way to get one.

[mcb]

(nailbyt) find it QUICK! (headbang)

[voiceKoil]

Sweet, cant wait to try it out!

[Evo Scooter]

I tried it, it works, I'm Happy... Woohoo

[Euphorism]

nice. it works. i average 45mph and 23 mpg.. not bad.

[fourthmeal]

if it were accurate...lol.

[bernstein06]

works perfect thanks!

[Euphorism]

if it were accurate...lol.


mine is pretty spot on. i figured i was at 22 mpg.. the computer says 23. and i do average about 45. i drive 80 miles a day @ 75-90mph

[hyck]

I wish I had a '06+ mz3, trip comp is kick azz :)

[Chuckles]

I wish I had a '06+ mz3, trip comp is kick azz :)
Actually I am quite disappointed. I have an aftermarket trip computer that plugs into the whatchamacallit port under the dashboard. It gives a lot more interesting information than Mazda's, including miles driven, gph, mpg, miles left, gallons used/left, average mpg, average speed, max speed, etc. etc., all selectable for trip/today/yesterday/tank. Also various sensor readings (like air intake temperature) and other things I don't even understand yet.

It's almost like Mazda designed an intentionally crippled trip computer, just like they designed a crippled (non-MP3-capable) audio system.

[Evo Scooter]

Actually I am quite disappointed. I have an aftermarket trip computer that plugs into the whatchamacallit port under the dashboard. It gives a lot more interesting information than Mazda's, including miles driven, gph, mpg, miles left, gallons used/left, average mpg, average speed, max speed, etc. etc., all selectable for trip/today/yesterday/tank. Also various sensor readings (like air intake temperature) and other things I don't even understand yet.

It's almost like Mazda designed an intentionally crippled trip computer, just like they designed a crippled (non-MP3-capable) audio system.

If you are talking about the Scanguage II that was the subject of a recent group buy then you should understand that the scanguage is a lot more than just a trip computer. The trip computer is just fine for most people (Yes I said MOST)

Now, on the MP3 compatibility I'm 100% in agreement.

[benzo]

scan gauge is kick ass with the avaliable information. I like to compare the scan gauge with the cars trip. It is pretty close, the car I would assume would be more accurate though.

[voiceKoil]

DIS crack worked great, I thought it was going to be hard to engage for some reason, I started laughing after it worked so easily the first time. Great find!

[deweydw]

I got it to DIS off and DIS on. But I can't get it to display anything. Followed the instructions. What am I doing wrong? Mine is an 07 M3 I Touring.

Edit: Never mind. Got it to work. Sweet....(rockon)

[Rotus8]

I got it to DIS off and DIS on. But I can't get it to display anything. Followed the instructions. What am I doing wrong? Mine is an 07 M3 I Touring.
After you the DIS on, push the SET button and it should cycle through the data.

[deweydw]

Too bad I don't drive it that much. She wouldn't even understand it let alone use it. (wife's car)

[ch77]

Hmm, I can't get this trick to work on my MS3. I may try again, but it doesn't seem to do anything.

[ch77]

Someone mentioned that the radio needs to be "ON" before you try any of this. Usually, I turn it off before I switch the ignition off. So, I tried it again, this time leaving the radio on - works just fine. Now to see what my average MPG is..

On the way to work today it was 20.8 average, but I was going 115 on the highway whenever I could..

[Newter]

Unlocked this in front of the salesman when I picked my car up. He played dumb like he didn't know it was possible.
I don't understand why they just don't leave it on for every car... it's a built in feature that would never sway my decision on buying a GT over a Sport...

[fourthmeal]

bet he didn't know. They usually don't know shit. I know, I was one, and the only thing I had as an advantage was that I was an enthusiast before a salesperson.

[Newter]

This guy is like that though. He's been selling Mazda's for somethign like 12 years and is a huge gear head. I suppose it's possible that he didn't know, I just expected him to.

[poie]

Wow, Just performed the hack on my 3 and I was so damn happy. I told all my friends about it...too bad they dont drive mazdas. hehehe

BTW, this was the first 'mod' to my car. Now i want a turbo. lol


Cheers

[robinpc]

Mod sounds fantastic. However I'm seconds from replacing my too bad not very good MP3 disabled head unit in my nonSpeed M3 with a nice aftermarket unit. Which means no CD button, etc. Anybody know the wiring or signal outs so I can simulate them with buttons, etc?

[QUOTE=CosmicMS3]I found this on another forum. I tried it in my MS3 sport and it worked! This unlocks the trip computer on non GT 3 models, I don't know how it works on non speed 3's or other Mazdas. I copied and pasted what I found below:

[2cam16]

Has anyone tried it on an '04-'05 3 ?

[derrick1623]

nice find! 07 3i-touring, 23.8mpg currently, cool trick!

[abun24]

I did this on my 07 MS3 last night, very cool. It's first night at home and already an upgrade.

[fourthmeal]

Hey bud, check out some of the posts I've made both here and on diyma for info on this car's sound system. The head unit, which I took completely apart, doesn't really have pinouts. Instead, the face is a small computer, which talks to the main radio, which is a small computer as well. Essentially, it uses CAN-Bus technology, like the rest of the car. Actually, by law, cars must use CAN-Bus technology for 2008. My suggestion, if you'd like it, is to run a smart processor, like the RF 3sixty.2 (like I have), PPI DCX730, JL Audio Cleansweep, or the upcoming Alpine unit, or even the new JBL unit, when its available. This will keep the factory HU look, while giving an input for iPod, harddrive, etc., AND giving excellent sound quality outputs to amps and all that. My 3sixty.2 works GREAT. My problem was I didn't want to mess with the front dash's looks, nor the functionality of the display, steering controls, A/C beeps, trip computer (the one mentioned HERE), etc. The stock dash just belongs, IMO. The sound quality does not, so the processor corrects it 100%

Mod sounds fantastic. However I'm seconds from replacing my too bad not very good MP3 disabled head unit in my nonSpeed M3 with a nice aftermarket unit. Which means no CD button, etc. Anybody know the wiring or signal outs so I can simulate them with buttons, etc?

[elderlycoffee]

great! so this works on all ms3s? gonna try it in the morning.
Do you have to re do the process everytime or does it stay on afterwards?

[Adammazda06]

this code also works on mazda3's. i've done it numerous times already for customers who have bought from me. it worked on both 2006 and 2007 models. i could not get it too work on a 2005.

[elderlycoffee]

AWESOME! I just did this. Thanks so much for this info!

[Olestra]

It'll stay on until you do the key sequence to disable it.
Only 06+ models have the trip computer - the HU in 04-05 is different from 06-07.

[elderlycoffee]

Guys this hack works good but my average speed and average mpg don't seem to be updating.

[Rotus8]

Guys this hack works good but my average speed and average mpg don't seem to be updating.
Average means long term average since it was reset. It was keeping track even before you turned on the display so if you haven't reset it, it is showing the averages since the last time the battery was disconnected. Anything you do now has a very small effect. Try holding down the SET button while displaying the average. This will reset it. Then go for a drive and watch it update about once a minute.

[buzzed]

Cool, thanks for the info!! Just got my car today and did the hack and it works great.

[Rotus8]

I just tried this on a brand new N/A 3S loaner car and it didn't work! I think Mazda twigged to this and disabled it some other way. I did the sequence and the display gave the DIS ON response, but the trip data didn't come on. So much for freebies - Mazda is a spoil sport!

[Rotus8]

Please ignore my previous post. It worked fine after another restart. So, this is still the easiest free mod to your car. I apologise to Mazda for my harsh words.

[NSX MS3]

This is the best thread! Thanks.

[clos561]

is there anyway i can still have the trip computer with a aftermarket radio?

[phantom3]

yes here you go http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123672547

[ms6utah]

i like this mod

[Rox702]

Thanks for the info!!!!! My first mod!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!

[vimo19]

I have a 2004 Mazda 3 hatchback,if I buy a 2006 radio will the mod work ?

[Rotus8]

I have a 2004 Mazda 3 hatchback,if I buy a 2006 radio will the mod work ?
I don't think you can put an '06 radio in an 04. The connectors are different. You could probably do it with a lot of creativity, but it won't be plug and play.

Sorry.

[smoknspeed3]

Thanks guys! Work on both my cars. (06 3, 07 speed3)

[vimo19]

I don't think you can put an '06 radio in an 04. The connectors are different. You could probably do it with a lot of creativity, but it won't be plug and play.

Sorry.

thank you,Rotus8

[nazgul350r]

I just tried this on a brand new N/A 3S loaner car and it didn't work! I think Mazda twigged to this and disabled it some other way. I did the sequence and the display gave the DIS ON response, but the trip data didn't come on. So much for freebies - Mazda is a spoil sport!


Just did this on my loaner. (breakn)

[blacksheepms3]

Someone mentioned that the radio needs to be "ON" before you try any of this. Usually, I turn it off before I switch the ignition off. So, I tried it again, this time leaving the radio on - works just fine. Now to see what my average MPG is..

On the way to work today it was 20.8 average, but I was going 115 on the highway whenever I could..


It's affirmative, I left my radio on then turned off the engine then went through the sequence and it worked like a charm. I tried with radio off before and it wouldnt do it. Thanks guys. Now I feel like I paid lower than msrp cause i got this freebie!

[andrew.savage]

this worked perfectly for me. thanks for the great thread. (cool)

[mikesmixes]

Does anyone know if this is available with a 2004 Mazda 3? Would upgrading the ECU include this feature. I have a seperate FM and AM button. Thanks.

[fourthmeal]

I think your answer lies in the question of, "does any model of your year car have the feature?" If this is true, then you can probably do it. If not, then you're out. It is simply not activated on the Sport model, and comes activated on the GT.

[LUECACK]

confirmed that it works for 07 3i sport's, my buddy just bought one cause he liked my car and i gave it a whirl and it worked, also worked on a cx-7 i had for a loaner from work while my car was having work done

[ivanhoe]

greatest find ever sweeet! did it on my msp3 sport and my gf's 3 i touring and it worked!

[blondee_yvr]

Too bad, it doesn't work on 04/05's. Different wiring harness so even a new ECU won't get it to work.

[sgtjones]

That is soooo cool. Says I got 406 miles left, yeah right!!! At an idle.

[snookwheel]

Just did it to my '07. Very cool. THANKS!

[NinjaYeti]

Works just fine on my 07 3 I touring. Thanks guys!

[Ches]

Mate, you are an absolute legend!!!

I can confirm that this works on a 2005 Australian Mazda 3 SP23, so I now have the trip computer up and working!

Freaking outstanding, now I just need to figure out how to make that media button do something, it seems such a waste having a button that doesnt do anything on my console!! :)

Interestingly, it is not an option on my year car, nor was it offered as an upgrade at all, and the MPS models were only a flicker in the imagination at the time we bought our SP23, so that's one heck of an undocumented feature....

[AllLostThings]

Thanks for the post. I just did mine today and love it!

[blondee_yvr]

Mate, you are an absolute legend!!!

I can confirm that this works on a 2005 Australian Mazda 3 SP23, so I now have the trip computer up and working!.

Do you have auto climate control on your 3? Where is your 3 made?

[Ches]

Do you have auto climate control on your 3? Where is your 3 made?

Its an 11/05 model SP23, can't see where it was made (is there a marking for place of manufacture on the car?), with the climate control.

[blondee_yvr]

Its an 11/05 model SP23, can't see where it was made (is there a marking for place of manufacture on the car?), with the climate control.

There should be a decal on the driver's lower door jam. Climate control, ok. You likely have the wiring harness that is used in all the Mazda3's today.

[jamalunas]

Great piece of work! I work at a dealership and found out that this little mod works on almost every 3 out there (doesnt work on the I-sport sedans) But works great on everything else.

[ch77]

I wonder how accurate the average MPG is - cruising on the highway it thinks I get 32-35 MPG.. Not sure if that's realistic.

[Rotus8]

I wonder how accurate the average MPG is - cruising on the highway it thinks I get 32-35 MPG.. Not sure if that's realistic.
For me the av MPG is alway high, usually by about 1 - 2 MPG as compared to dividing miles by pumped gallons.

[blondee_yvr]

Great piece of work! I work at a dealership and found out that this little mod works on almost every 3 out there (doesnt work on the I-sport sedans) But works great on everything else.

Hmm, so there are very few 2004 and 2005 Mazda3s in Florida?

[stevekt]

I can't get it to work on my 08 Sport MS3. :(

[Rotus8]

I can't get it to work on my 08 Sport MS3. :(
Make sure the radio is on. Then switch off the ig, then try again.

[stevekt]

I just read on the other forum that it does not work for 08 models.

[AeroSquid]

I just read on the other forum that it does not work for 08 models.

bastards! (if it's true)

[njchris]

I just got an 08 Mazda3 S Touring and tried this too. I can get it to say "DIS ON" but nothing else works. Does the fact that it says "DIS ON" indicate it's capable but they may have added another step to activate?

This is the *ONE* thing that I really miss from my last car.

[Wuz Ranger]

confirmed that it works for 07 3i sport's, my buddy just bought one cause he liked my car and i gave it a whirl and it worked, also worked on a cx-7 i had for a loaner from work while my car was having work done


This hack worked on my Mazda 3i but does NOT work on my CX7. I tried it numerous times and nothing would come up. I have the Bose system in my CX7, I'm wondering if this is the reason why. Did your loaner have the Bose system in it?

Thanks,

[serialtoon]

I just read on the other forum that it does not work for 08 models.

I doesnt. I just tried doing for about 10 minutes and it didnt work. WEAK!

[Falconx84]

I just got an 08 Mazda3 S Touring and tried this too. I can get it to say "DIS ON" but nothing else works. Does the fact that it says "DIS ON" indicate it's capable but they may have added another step to activate?

This is the *ONE* thing that I really miss from my last car.

perhaps its been covered, maybe not .... not to sound like an ass, but did you push the "set" button?

DIS - driver information system

the set button is what you use to access all the features

I just know that sometimes when I look at something too hard or for too long, I miss a simple little step like that

[serialtoon]

perhaps its been covered, maybe not .... not to sound like an ass, but did you push the "set" button?

DIS - driver information system

the set button is what you use to access all the features

I just know that sometimes when I look at something too hard or for too long, I miss a simple little step like that
There is no SET button on 2008 models.

[Rotus8]

There is no SET button on 2008 models.
What button is next to the clock button?

[serialtoon]

What button is next to the clock button?
Clock and :00 i think.

[Wuz Ranger]

Clock and :00 i think.

Yes it does say :00, you are right!

[serialtoon]

Yes it does say :00, you are right!
WTF is :00 for anyway? Its almost like they found an extra set of buttons and said "Meh, screw it, lets put these on there since we ran outta "SET" buttons."

[Rotus8]

WTF is :00 for anyway? Its almost like they found an extra set of buttons and said "Meh, screw it, lets put these on there since we ran outta "SET" buttons."
Actually there was a service bulletin that explains why they did this. If you are displaying the clock and hold the set button down, it sets the clock to the nearest hour. People were doing this by accident and then claiming their clock was inaccurate. So, putting that on the button is supposed to indicate to you that it has this function.

Anyway, it is the same button functionality as the SET button in the '07. If the trip enabling worked (and it looks like it doesn't) the :00 button would change functions.

Oh well.

[serialtoon]

Actually there was a service bulletin that explains why they did this. If you are displaying the clock and hold the set button down, it sets the clock to the nearest hour. People were doing this by accident and then claiming their clock was inaccurate. So, putting that on the button is supposed to indicate to you that it has this function.

Anyway, it is the same button functionality as the SET button in the '07. If the trip enabling worked (and it looks like it doesn't) the :00 button would change functions.

Oh well.
(hand) Awww damn it...i guess were outta luck then. Too bad too, i like the stock radio but it looks like it might go.

[njchris]

perhaps its been covered, maybe not .... not to sound like an ass, but did you push the "set" button?

DIS - driver information system

the set button is what you use to access all the features

I just know that sometimes when I look at something too hard or for too long, I miss a simple little step like that

Unfortunately it does not work. The set button is a :00 button on the '08s and I tried pressing it and nothing. I even tried to hole it.. nothing..

[njchris]

Anyway, it is the same button functionality as the SET button in the '07. If the trip enabling worked (and it looks like it doesn't) the :00 button would change functions.

Oh well. They must have made some other change to that button because hitting the FM and CD buttons as the instructions say, DOES make the display say "DIS ON". It's like it is activated but the button function is somehow disabled or wired differently.

[serialtoon]

They must have made some other change to that button because hitting the FM and CD buttons as the instructions say, DOES make the display say "DIS ON". It's like it is activated but the button function is somehow disabled or wired differently.
I dont get the "DIS ON" off my radio. It doesnt do anything.

[Falconx84]

(thinking aloud)

wonder if there is a connection in the back that's not hooked up?

[tmortimer]

Yeah no action at all on my 2008 mazda 3. Anyone know anything about getting it to work on the 2008?

[hankhill11]

dammit. i was goign to buy an 08 very soon too , i was getting excited to try this as soon as i pulled off the lot

[Va6li]

Nothing happens on my 08.

[Dan Gilbert]

Just got a 2008 Mazda3 s Touring hatchback. Nothing happens; all I get is the standard "HELLO" message. Either the trip computer is wired differently or they actually removed it altogether on non-GT '08 models. Bummer.

[rodney]

i think this only works on the mazdaspeed 3's not the regular 3, i did it to my MS3 sport last nite and it worked, its freakin awsome, i was always wondering why i didn't have that in my car

[Va6li]

i think this only works on the mazdaspeed 3's not the regular 3

What year is your MazdaSpeed3?

[rodney]

What year is your MazdaSpeed3?

07'

[Va6li]

Well, you are then confirming that:

2007 MS3:Modification works
2008 MS3:Modification does not work.

[rodney]

Well, you are then confirming that:

2007 MS3:Modification works
2008 MS3:Modification does not work.

no because above he said he had a regular 3 08' not a MS3 08', the 08' MS3 is no different in anyway than a 07' MS3, my brother has one and he did this and it worked on his also, he has an 08' ms3 silver

edit: my bro has 07'

[poof100]

no because above he said he had a regular 3 08' not a MS3 08', the 08' MS3 is no different in anyway than a 07' MS3, my brother has one and he did this and it worked on his also, he has an 08' ms3 silver


I just tried this on my 08 Speed3 Sport and nothing. I held the CD and AM/FM buttons forever and still nothing. Looks like they took it off the 08 models.

JP

[rodney]

ok well that sucks, for the 08' owners, but im pretty sure it is still there some how because, they literally didn't change anything, all they did was extend production

[poof100]

ok well that sucks, for the 08' owners, but im pretty sure it is still there some how because, they literally didn't change anything, all they did was extend production

Actually we don't have the "SET" button on top there now. That is one small change. Who knows.

[rodney]

oh well if you dont have the set button then youre right, you probably dont have it anymore

[rawdikrik]

well... This worked for me on my 06 Sedan and on my coworkers 07 sedan.

Didnt have to turn the car on though.

I just held AM/FM + CD, put the key in and moved to the key to the "on" Position.

The Display then showed DIS ON.

I let go of the buttons and moved the key to "OFF"

Then i put the key back to "on" and hit the SET button.

We were all good from here!

Hope this helps!

[Nachtsturm]

I tried it 4 time on my 08 MS3 Sport. It is a no go. I could even get it to say DIS on.

[robsSpeed3]

Hi.

I also have an 08 sport. Tried holding down am/fm and cd before start with radio on, ....nothing...so far, we need to figure this thing out.(help)

Anyone has a cousin who knows a friend of a friend who works for Mazda?

[Rotus8]

First off, you have to have the radio on, then turn the car off. Turn the ignition on (no need to start the car) with the two buttons held down. You should get the DIS ON indication. Rumor has it that for the 08 you now need to disconnect the battery, wait a while, the connect it again to make the feature work. The push the :00 button to see if it worked.

[hankhill11]

who started that rumor !? lets find out if it works :)

[Zitrospeed3]

I Just did it and it worked on mine. (cool)

[robsSpeed3]

Hi Zitrospeed3,

Can you confirm you have a 2008 model?

Thanks

[mazduh420]

very nice feature for something that is completely free!

[stevekt]

Hi Zitrospeed3,

Can you confirm you have a 2008 model?

Thanks

His profile says 2007.

[fenix4116]

has anyone got this to work on their 08?

[Va6li]

has anyone got this to work on their 08?


Man....how many times are we beating this:


Nothing happens on my 08.

[fenix4116]

Man....how many times are we beating this:

I get the dis on i just dont know what to do from there so obviously you can turn it on

[Va6li]

I get the dis on i just dont know what to do from there so obviously you can turn it on

Here is the rest:



- After a few seconds, you should see the display read "DIS ON" (driver information system)
- Stop the engine.
- Start the engine again.
- Touch the SET button to see the trip computer.
- Touch the TIME button to see the time.

Your owner’s manual explains how to use the trip computer. With the ignition switch ON, press the SET button (manual says INFO button) to cycle through these 4 options.

- CONSUM CUR: Current fuel economy (calculated every 2 seconds)
- CONSUM AV: Average fuel economy (since battery was connected or resetting the trip computer, displayed every minute, to clear: hold SET for 1+ seconds until the display clears)
- REMNG: Distance you can travel on remaining fuel (must add more than 5.3 gallons to reset it)
- AV: Average vehicle speed (displayed every 10 seconds, to clear: hold SET for 1+ seconds until display clears)

[Zitrospeed3]

Sorry it took long to reply, yep I got an 07. they shouldnt be any different though. i had trouble at first because my radio was (hah) OFF! but once I did it with the radio on (and followed the directions) it worked just fine.

[fenix4116]

Here is the rest:

Thx but i do not have a set button since i have an 08 thats why i was wondering if anyone with an 08 got it to work all i have is time and :00

[robsSpeed3]

Sorry if this may annoy anyone who's been here a long time but as of now I can't even get DIS ON or anything on my 08 MS3. I've been following the guide to the letter but I can't even get the DIS ON.

I've also googled it and found some stuff about it on edmunds and some other Mazda forum but no luck at all on my car.

Maybe it's the build date but I ain't giving up yet (spin)

For those of you who have 08's if you were sucessfull please keep posting.
Build date (on the driver's side near tire info) could also be usefull. Also what have you done differently from the original instructions...

Best

[robsSpeed3]

Oh and for the lucky ones i found this on edmunds. I know it is not MS3 but still a 3.

Quote:

For those of you with the 08, it is possible to unlock the DIS. I have an 08 3i touring and was able to unlock to DIS. Follow the steps for the 07, but instead of just pressing the 'Set' button (:00 on the 08), you must HOLD the button down for approx. 5 seconds and release after getting the 'DIS ON' message from the unit. I also noticed that even though it is unlocked, I still have to press and hold the :00 button for ~5 seconds each time I switch from the clock to the DIS.

End Quote.

Didn't work for me(help)

[hankhill11]

did not even get the DIS ON to show. - '08

[importgirl212]

did anyone try disconnecting the battery yet?

[VAspeed3]

I'm still waiting for the guy who turned off the torque limiter to remember how he did it and tell us!

[fourthmeal]

I'm still waiting for the guy who turned off the torque limiter to remember how he did it and tell us!

lol..me?

hold down DSC button on left console panel while key goes in ignition and start the car. Hold just a second longer after the car starts, and both lights should stay on (the Traction light, and the DSC off light.) You're done! Be careful, all stability intervention systems (ABS, brake force distribution, skid control) are all disabled. Don't wreck.

[AutoXRacer]

So does this trip computer thing stay on afterwards permanently; after turning off the car...? Or do you have to enable it every time you start the car...? What if you disconnect the battery, does that reset everything and then you have to enable it again...?

[Va6li]

So does this trip computer thing stay on afterwards permanently; after turning off the car...? Or do you have to enable it every time you start the car...? What if you disconnect the battery, does that reset everything and then you have to enable it again...?

I think we are hijacking the thread. The DSC off trick does not stay permantly. Once you turn off the car, the system goes back to normal.

I believe what importgirl212 was referring to with disconnectiong the battery, is the DIS trick.

[AutoXRacer]

I think we are hijacking the thread. The DSC off trick does not stay permantly. Once you turn off the car, the system goes back to normal.

I believe what importgirl212 was referring to with disconnectiong the battery, is the DIS trick.

Thats what I was referring to... The DIS; trip computer...

[BluMicaR]

I think this unlocked the tire pressure monitoring too; as per my recollection, I don't have this option, but this morning it was the coldest since I got my car (in May) and I had the light on and all this beeping. Is that a standard 'Speed3 option, because I just have the sport?

[fourthmeal]

LOL,...no there isn't an unlock for tire pressure monitoring. You just have a low tire this morning. The TPMS is a Safety thing, and is standard with this car.

[irrompible]

Has anyone tried this on 06-07 Mazda 6's? My MS6 is currently at the dealer so I can't try it myself to find out.

[simv]

Oh man, what a great mod. I can't wait to get home and try it on my '07 M3 SP23.

Will post back with how it goes.

[BluMicaR]

LOL,...no there isn't an unlock for tire pressure monitoring. You just have a low tire this morning. The TPMS is a Safety thing, and is standard with this car.

Ok, cool; I did add some air, I was around 31-29 on all of them. I get confused sometimes because I had an '05 Mazda 3s before this, and side airbags, anti-locks, tpm; all these were 'options' on my 3s I didn't elect. I assumed that trend followed over.

[fourthmeal]

If I recall correctly, I think EVERY vehicle made after 2007 must have some form of tire monitoring system. There is more then one, and some do not require the sensors in each tire, but I believe it is a federally mandated issue.

Example: Ford Taurus uses a wheel-speed sensor that detects a change in rolling circumference as measured over a period of time, and due to the way a flattened tire responds in regards to circumference, it works well enough for a car like the Taurus, one that has relatively high profile tires. Our cars utilize a much lower profile and thus stiffer tire, and it looks like it rolls about the same if it is at 15psi as much as 30psi, at least from visuals. I would think this cheaper implementation that the Taurus uses is probably insufficient for our car.

I could be wrong on this theory, but I don't think I am, I do believe that every vehicle must have it these days. Just like all cars must have a CAN-Bus computer system as well. The gov't really got involved!

[BluMicaR]

If I recall correctly, I think EVERY vehicle made after 2007 must have some form of tire monitoring system. There is more then one, and some do not require the sensors in each tire, but I believe it is a federally mandated issue.

Example: Ford Taurus uses a wheel-speed sensor that detects a change in rolling circumference as measured over a period of time, and due to the way a flattened tire responds in regards to circumference, it works well enough for a car like the Taurus, one that has relatively high profile tires. Our cars utilize a much lower profile and thus stiffer tire, and it looks like it rolls about the same if it is at 15psi as much as 30psi, at least from visuals. I would think this cheaper implementation that the Taurus uses is probably insufficient for our car.

I could be wrong on this theory, but I don't think I am, I do believe that every vehicle must have it these days. Just like all cars must have a CAN-Bus computer system as well. The gov't really got involved!



In this instance I'm happy for gov't interference; I got std anti-lock, air bags, tire monitoring, etc. in my '05 3s I didn't get sh-it for standard, it had four wheels and a seat and I was happy. :) I will do away with my cats soon enough, and replace them with a Cobb highflow; I'm in IN, our gov't don't give a hoot or a holler 'bout none a them there remissions policies. Teehee.

[simv]

Mate, you are an absolute legend!!!

I can confirm that this works on a 2005 Australian Mazda 3 SP23, so I now have the trip computer up and working!

Freaking outstanding, now I just need to figure out how to make that media button do something, it seems such a waste having a button that doesnt do anything on my console!! :)

Interestingly, it is not an option on my year car, nor was it offered as an upgrade at all, and the MPS models were only a flicker in the imagination at the time we bought our SP23, so that's one heck of an undocumented feature....
Oh man. I just tried this on my Sept '07 SP23 with the Bose Sound System.

I can't get it to work. Any tips? My stereo has a button setup like this:

TIME - SET - FM1/2 - AM - CD - MEDIA

Does my build date place it in the "08" Category?

[Rotus8]

Oh man. I just tried this on my Sept '07 SP23 with the Bose Sound System.

I can't get it to work. Any tips? My stereo has a button setup like this:

TIME - SET - FM1/2 - AM - CD - MEDIA

Does my build date place it in the "08" Category?
If you have the SET button, it is the 07 version. Make sure your radio is on before you start the procedure.

[simv]

If you have the SET button, it is the 07 version. Make sure your radio is on before you start the procedure.
Thanks Rotus.

So in my instance, following the instructions would I hold down:

FM1/2 - AM - CD

as I turn the car on?

Or does the car have to be in "accessories" then press the buttons down, and then start it?

[Rotus8]

1. Ignition is accessory, radio on.
2. Switch off ignition
3. hold AM & CD
4. Turn key to accessory. You should get DIS ON

[AutoXRacer]

1. Ignition is accessory, radio on.
2. Switch off ignition
3. hold AM & CD
4. Turn key to accessory. You should get DIS ON

No dice on my 2008... :(

[discharmingman]

Thanks for the cool mod. Worked on the first try and it's correct, you don't have to turn the car on. Make sure you hold the CD and AM/FM buttons before you turn the key to AAC.


I'm new to forums and were it not for someone tuning me in to cardomain.com I would have never discovered Mazda24/7. Thanks a lot!

[geg1]

my single cd 08 seemingly can't get to DIS. i bought an 07 single cd on ebay for $75 (don't need or want 6 cd player with mp3s), cosmetic condition was not important, i replaced the front panel (buttons, face plate) with the exisiting 08 (very easy, 4 screws). , looks perfect, now i have DIS, which i like a lot.

[AutoXRacer]

my single cd 08 seemingly can't get to DIS. i bought an 07 single cd on ebay for $75 (don't need or want 6 cd player with mp3s), cosmetic condition was not important, i replaced the front panel (buttons, face plate) with the exisiting 08 (very easy, 4 screws). , looks perfect, now i have DIS, which i like a lot.

Awesome option for us 2008s!!!! Thanks!!

So you replace the radio unit and used existing 08 buttons and face plate?
What was involved in your radio unit replacement?

[MS38449]

I am Totally Bummed about all this. I pay all this extra money for something that was there anyway. GDCS! Not y'all, Mazda/Nelson's

[aciurczak]

hold down DSC button on left console panel while key goes in ignition and start the car. Hold just a second longer after the car starts, and both lights should stay on (the Traction light, and the DSC off light.) You're done! Be careful, all stability intervention systems (ABS, brake force distribution, skid control) are all disabled. Don't wreck.

ABS is not disabled in this mode, and I'm not sure how anyone can confirm that brake force distribution is disabled either. I went into ABS several times at a recent trackday while in this mode.

[FrancoNemo]

has anyone figured out how to do it on the 08's 3hatch??

[CHICO2003]

I am Totally Bummed about all this. I pay all this extra money for something that was there anyway. GDCS! Not y'all, Mazda/Nelson's

Don't be. The extra $1500 went towards a lot more than just a trip computer. Assuming you find there to be value in them, things like leather (bolstered) seats, 6 disc bose, auto xenon headlights and wipers and LED tails are all worthwhile to some... and there's certainly no mod to 'unlock' those on a sport model.

... would be pretty weird if there was though.

[FrancoNemo]

i know it works on 07's regular 3's but i have been tryin on my 08 and havent had much luck if anyone knows how to do it please let me know!

[FrancoNemo]

Hey i've been tryin to do it on my 2008 3 hatch.. but i have a ":00" button to set the clock instead of a "set" like 2007 models do. does anyone know how to do it on the 08's? please let me know thanks!

[dan1101]

I am Totally Bummed about all this. I pay all this extra money for something that was there anyway. GDCS! Not y'all, Mazda/Nelson's

It's a software hack basically. There is a computer program that runs to control the radio and display. The functionality is in the program, but only enabled on certain models of Mazda3.

Sort of like an old 13" Emerson TV I had, I never realized it had a sleep timer but the remote was lost and I bought a universal remote for it, that remote had a sleep button and it worked!

[sunjzoom]

I tried disconnecting my battery on my 2008 Mazda3 Sport. No happy ending :( I'm really bummed out about this. Does anyone know anyone who works for Mazda?

[Mocoso]

I tried disconnecting my battery on my 2008 Mazda3 Sport. No happy ending :( I'm really bummed out about this. Does anyone know anyone who works for Mazda?

They disabled the key combination for the 08 model (or changed it to some other funky combo nobody has discovered yet).. why did you disconnect the battery again?

[ScorpioATL]

What I was reading in another Mazda3 owners forum is that it still works in the '08 models with a few caveats.

Only works if you have a 6-CD HU (Single doesn't seem to work for some reason).

Procedure still seems the same as before, i.e. after seeing the DIS ON you again turn off the car. However if when you turn the car back on you don't have access to the unlocked computer, at that time you disconnect the battery for about 10 seconds (some people indicate pumping the brake petal during this time for some reason) and then reconnect the battery. The hard reset of power seems to then make the unlocking stick properly.

[sunjzoom]

They disabled the key combination for the 08 model (or changed it to some other funky combo nobody has discovered yet).. why did you disconnect the battery again?

I did that mostly because I was reading through the forum and someone advocated doing that to help with activating the DIS.

Now I'm all bummed that it won't work on my dinky single CD system... :(

[aciurczak]

If you really want a trip computer and the built-in one cannot be enabled on your '08, one good option is the scangauge. Check out http://www.scangauge.com for details. It's about $10 cheaper on Amazon rather than ordering direct ($160). It has many, many more features than the built-in one, and it is much more accurate as well, simply because it can be calibrated. It will also let you see dozens of other data feeds from the car's ecu, and it takes 5 minutes to install; just plug it right into the OBDII port that is by your left knee.

http://www.scangauge.com/products/sg2photos/images/IMG_1999_Blue.jpg

[CHICO2003]

lol that dude's getting 7mpg at 129mph...

[tiegt]

Awesome trick worked great on my ms3 07 sport

[enganear]

Please forgive the cross posting of this message. This subject has been mentioned on all 6 of the forums on which I lurk.

I purchased a 2008 MS3 Sport with a single CD player. I was unable to do the 2 button trick to get DIS ON as others have reported. I got on eBay and purchased what was advertised as a '04-'06 single CD Mazda 3 radio from Discount OEM Radios. I knew from the forums that '04-'05 was not going to work. The picture looked like my radio except black faced instead of the metallic color. I risked the purchase because it was only $19.99 plus $16.00 shipping. I received the radio and noted it had a December '05 build date, making it from an '06 model. It was also a 6 CD changer instead of a single CD as advertised and marked on the paperwork. The faceplate was badly scratched as was the display. I removed the damaged faceplate and display, literally a 4 minute job. I removed the original radio from my 2008 MS3 and swapped in the eBay 2006 radio, re-using the 2008 display and faceplate. I powered it up, did the 2 button trick, DIS ON, power down, power up, push :00 (no "SET" button) and now I have a 6 CD changer with the trip computer in my 2008 non-GT MS3 for a $36 investment. This radio seems to have more power than the single CD and the changer works well. So, from this comes another datapoint, the computer that provides the trip computer function resides in the radio and 2006-2008 faceplates and displays are interchangeable. I hope this helps someone else.
-enganear

[robsSpeed3]

Thanks,

This might be most usefull info to date for us Sport '08 owners. (drinks)(drinks)

Anyone with a confirmation before I start dsiconfiguring that perfectly stock MS3 single CD? (Not that I would know how - can you post some tips or pics?)

Best

[enganear]

Removing the radio is simple.
-Open the glove box
-Pop off the trim strip that goes across the display starting in the middle where the gap is (it has a hook on the far right end that must be slid left to unhook).
-Remove the 2 screws at the top of the radio that are exposed when the trim is removed.
-The radio is now retained by a clip on each lower corner and supported by a rubber mount at the rear.
-Work the radio straight out until the two clips are loose. You may need to loosen the panel above the display to slip the display from under it.
-Have shop rags ready to place under the radio as you pull it out or you will scratch the panel below the radio.
-The toughest part is next, removing the connectors.
-The antenna connector slides out without much difficulty
-The display connector has a tab on to that must be depressed to release.
-The two remaining connectors have to be disengaged by depressing a tab on the underside of the connectors toward the top of the radio. What makes this difficult is the shortness of the harnesses so that you cannot get the radio very far from the Instrument panel.
-The radio is now out and installation is the reverse, except the connectors snap in easily. Watch not to pinch a harness during installation.

I estimate removal at 20 minutes tops and re-install at 10 minutes. The display and faceplate can be swapped in 5 minutes.

Regards,
-enganear

[CHICO2003]

Sounds like Mazda realized Sport owners were unlocking the trip computer so they had (whoever makes the unit) disable it for the 08's. Pretty lame on Mazda's part if you ask me but whatever. Nice to see there's at least a way around that... sucks you have to take the dash apart but it sounds like a relatively easy job. Not sure I'd do it though... I can't stand dash rattles and, knowing my luck, I'd tighten a screw too much (doesn't take much to disturb the delicate balance that is dash nvh) or even worse, scratch my brand new car's dash.

I guess if having a trip computer is important enough to you and you're confident neither of those things will happen, it's worth a shot.

[enganear]

It was interesting the 2006 radio was made in China and the 2008 radio was made in Malaysia. Also it was good to find out the head unit is the unique component and the faceplates and displays are universal except for color and button names (SET vs. :00).

Regards,
-enganear

[d-lo]

thanks enganear, your tips for removal/installation were flawless. i did the whole job in about ten minutes, literally. i got my radio replacement from ebay as well, discount oem radios i believe, i had to pay a little more, as someone else bid on it, but i got it,(single cd, too bad!)took mine out, (very easy by the way...) swapped faceplates, and powered her up. one thing i noticed though, i had to power it up, shut it down, then power it up again holding the buttons, almost like it needed juice one time in order to take a command. the first time i powered it up holding the buttons, no love. but i shut her down, tried it again, and there it was. sweet! that was the one thing i really wanted, now i have it....

thanks again,

davey

[enganear]

thanks enganear, your tips for removal/installation were flawless. i did the whole job in about ten minutes, literally. i got my radio replacement from ebay as well, discount oem radios i believe, i had to pay a little more, as someone else bid on it, but i got it,(single cd, too bad!)took mine out, (very easy by the way...) swapped faceplates, and powered her up. one thing i noticed though, i had to power it up, shut it down, then power it up again holding the buttons, almost like it needed juice one time in order to take a command. the first time i powered it up holding the buttons, no love. but i shut her down, tried it again, and there it was. sweet! that was the one thing i really wanted, now i have it....

thanks again,

davey

See a need, fill a need.
you are welcome,
-enganear

[schwannyosu]

Just wanted to say that I tried this trick on my 06 3 i Touring and it worked like a charm! Thanks!

P.S. First post, looks like a great community here!

[xXx Mazda xXx]

Has anyone tried this on a 08 Mazda 3 i Touring?

[Cookim6]

Doesn't work on my 08 MS3 Sport.

[xXx Mazda xXx]

on my 08 mazda3 i touring i can get it to display dis on but i have no set button so does anyone know how to adjust it?

[Rotus8]

on my 08 mazda3 i touring i can get it to display dis on but i have no set button so does anyone know how to adjust it?
Use the 0:0 button. Same function as the SET button. You may have to disconnect your battery to get it to start working.

[MPC12347]

yeah i dont think this works on my 08 MS3, if anyone got this to work plz tell me how

[maxfitz]

x2

[Rotus8]

It has been shown to work on '08 cars with 6-CD players. The single CD ones don't seem to work.

[maxfitz]

oh well...

[FrancoNemo]

anyone who finaylly gets the DIS to work on 08's single disc let me know!
thanks.
im gettin tired of startin the trip evry gas tank and pullin out phone and using the calculator to c home many miles to the galo i got.... :/ lol.

[d-lo]

anyone who finaylly gets the DIS to work on 08's single disc let me know!
thanks.
im gettin tired of startin the trip evry gas tank and pullin out phone and using the calculator to c home many miles to the galo i got.... :/ lol. if you go up a few posts, to mine, the older radio was an easy fix. i spent a little over $30 something dollars, 15 minutes of my time, and now i have it on my '08 single disc ms3, not too bad if you really want it, like i did............


davey

[7BOUND]

Wooohooooo Got It Working On The 1.5 Try. Thanks For The Write Up

[enganear]

yeah i dont think this works on my 08 MS3, if anyone got this to work plz tell me how

You really should read the rest of this thread. This will not work on 08 MS3s because the computer is in the radio and Mazda changed the radio on non-GT 08 MS3s. Your best option is to backdate the radio to an 06/07. Get a changer while you are at it.
-enganear

[FrancoNemo]

if you go up a few posts, to mine, the older radio was an easy fix. i spent a little over $30 something dollars, 15 minutes of my time, and now i have it on my '08 single disc ms3, not too bad if you really want it, like i did............


davey

yea thanks man im prob gonna do something like dat soon!..

[achn2b]

I was just looking through the service bulletin regarding the known audio issues with the 2008 radio, and they give a listing of the parts required for replacement by the dealer.

I'm not gonna list them all, but the main thing I noticed is that they have single unit and changers with MP3 capability, some models with trip computer and some without. It seems to be in the different software packages installed. Mine has software version 1.00D3Cu, while the trip computer models have software version 1.00M3Cu. So it looks like they've eliminated the trip computer capability entirely with the units installed on the 2008's, which is why the hack can't enable it.

I've gotta take my car in for the audio fix, and while I'm there, I'm gonna see if my dealer will replace it with one of the changers that has the trip computer software installed, maybe for a few extra bucks.

[RUMBLEFISH]

I really never post on this site but wanted to let eveyone know that the trip computer trick worked for me. I have the 8.5 ms3 metro grey base model "sport". I also did have the radio replaced due to the same problems talked about on this board but anyway it worked.(headbang)

I followed the original plan and held down the :00 button for 5 secs then POW the clock is gone and the fuel section came up.

I use the :00 button to toggle thru the menu on fuel usage ghm and total miles left hit the clock to bring clock back or hit and hold the :00 to remove the clock and bring on the mpg formate again.

I might be due to the radio replacment but I have no clue.

Good luck to everyone and hope it helps.

[mordant80]

I really never post on this site but wanted to let eveyone know that the trip computer trick worked for me. I have the 8.5 ms3 metro grey base model "sport". I also did have the radio replaced due to the same problems talked about on this board but anyway it worked.(headbang)

I followed the original plan and held down the :00 button for 5 secs then POW the clock is gone and the fuel section came up.

I use the :00 button to toggle thru the menu on fuel usage ghm and total miles left hit the clock to bring clock back or hit and hold the :00 to remove the clock and bring on the mpg formate again.

I might be due to the radio replacment but I have no clue.

Good luck to everyone and hope it helps.

Oh wow, I never even thought to try this trick again after I had my HU replaced by the dealer. I'd love to go try it now, but the dealer has my car right now tryin to fix stuff. I'll let you all know after I get it back.

[achn2b]

Oh wow, I never even thought to try this trick again after I had my HU replaced by the dealer. I'd love to go try it now, but the dealer has my car right now tryin to fix stuff. I'll let you all know after I get it back.

When I talked to my service guy about ordering the replacement radio, he said that I wouldn't be able to exchange it for the part numbered one that has the trip computer software, it has to be a straight swap since it's a warranty thing.

But who knows, maybe the software they're loading into the fixed ones is the version that allows you to access the trip computer. Here's hoping.

[RUMBLEFISH]

Well I never tried it with the other radio becasue after reading these threads I thought it didnt work. I happened to be in the car today with my laptop gave it a try since the dealer replacement and bingo.

What I get is Miles left to empty,avg gpm and instant gpm. I use the :00 button to scowl thru the readings.The last one really shows you how much gas you eat when you get on the little monster.

[UHATEIT]

damn man, I was about to go outside and try this, but I have an 08 and they say it don't work. Thats completely stupid that they changed that one little thing to make this not work.

I purchased a touch screen dvd deck and was hoping to do this before swapping the deck so that it would stay on before I swap out to the new deck. Thats lame. Maybe I'll try to find a local with the right deck and see if I can turn the DIS ON before I swap to my new deck and see if it stays on

[RUMBLEFISH]

damn man, I was about to go outside and try this, but I have an 08 and they say it don't work. Thats completely stupid that they changed that one little thing to make this not work.

I purchased a touch screen dvd deck and was hoping to do this before swapping the deck so that it would stay on before I swap out to the new deck. Thats lame. Maybe I'll try to find a local with the right deck and see if I can turn the DIS ON before I swap to my new deck and see if it stays on


Well read two threads up because my car is an 8.5 and they said it would not work either.

[UHATEIT]

Well read two threads up because my car is an 8.5 and they said it would not work either.

ah really? I was trying this on my lunch break just to make 100% sure and it wasn't working. I look at an angle at my screen and I can see there are the digital things for it, so they can probably light up on this screen, but yeah it has the stupid :00 button instead of the SET button, and it's the single disc version so it might not work. I'll try it again tho

[Sims]

A week ago i noticed some fuel consumption graphics on the LCD display. Oddly i couldn't figure out how to turn them on. Then today i discovered this thread. I have a 2005 JDM sedan. Seems strange that the display would have all the graphics for displaying fuel consuption, but not have any means of activation.

:(

Any thoughts? My Bbuttons are [clock][set][FM][AM][CD][Tape/MD]
and i've tried every combo i can think of.

[marashka]

Please forgive the cross posting of this message. This subject has been mentioned on all 6 of the forums on which I lurk.

I purchased a 2008 MS3 Sport with a single CD player. I was unable to do the 2 button trick to get DIS ON as others have reported. I got on eBay and purchased what was advertised as a '04-'06 single CD Mazda 3 radio from Discount OEM Radios. I knew from the forums that '04-'05 was not going to work. The picture looked like my radio except black faced instead of the metallic color. I risked the purchase because it was only $19.99 plus $16.00 shipping. I received the radio and noted it had a December '05 build date, making it from an '06 model. It was also a 6 CD changer instead of a single CD as advertised and marked on the paperwork. The faceplate was badly scratched as was the display. I removed the damaged faceplate and display, literally a 4 minute job. I removed the original radio from my 2008 MS3 and swapped in the eBay 2006 radio, re-using the 2008 display and faceplate. I powered it up, did the 2 button trick, DIS ON, power down, power up, push :00 (no "SET" button) and now I have a 6 CD changer with the trip computer in my 2008 non-GT MS3 for a $36 investment. This radio seems to have more power than the single CD and the changer works well. So, from this comes another datapoint, the computer that provides the trip computer function resides in the radio and 2006-2008 faceplates and displays are interchangeable. I hope this helps someone else.
-enganear

This is exactly what i did about 2 month ago for my '08 Sport. I got an 06-07 cd player off ebay for close to nothing, because it was missing a button. Switching the front panel is a matter of unscrewing 4 small screws, and I also kept my display. the only difference is that i got a single CD. My ipod is plugged in all the time, and i rarely use the CD player anyway, I only did this for the trip computer.

[UHATEIT]

Its bullshit it doesn't work on the 08 sport.

Hey if anyone is LOCAL to me and has one, I'd like to simply plug it in to unlock the trip computer and then you can have the deck back :) I just got an after market cd player for it and was about to put it in and just wanted to unlock this before I put the other one in.

[marashka]

Its bullshit it doesn't work on the 08 sport.

Hey if anyone is LOCAL to me and has one, I'd like to simply plug it in to unlock the trip computer and then you can have the deck back :) I just got an after market cd player for it and was about to put it in and just wanted to unlock this before I put the other one in.

I don't think it will work like that. The trip computer is in the deck itself, so if you take it out, there will go your trip computer.

[UHATEIT]

I don't think it will work like that. The trip computer is in the deck itself, so if you take it out, there will go your trip computer.

some people tho have swapped to aftermarket decks and it will stay on, but that you cannot change which display it uses so you have to keep it at the one you like/use the most. I had this feature on my 350Z and really enjoyed watching the "miles til empty" and "current mpg" feature, it was pretty cool! I think all cars should have it. One thing that also had was a trip counter with miles driven and time driven so you could track how long it took say to go to and from work that day.

Another cool feature was an adjustable shift light feature that could be adjusted by 100RPM so you could adjust when a red light would light up on the tach to tell you to shift.

Anyways... AHHH I want it on my speed3!

[mordant80]

Well, I tried it on my replacement radio in my 08.5 sport and still no dice. Make me wonder though. Rumblefish, have you actually played an MP3 cd in yours since you had the replacement? Wonder if you still have that capability.

[RUMBLEFISH]

Well, I tried it on my replacement radio in my 08.5 sport and still no dice. Make me wonder though. Rumblefish, have you actually played an MP3 cd in yours since you had the replacement? Wonder if you still have that capability.

Yes I do play the ipod and sorry to hear it didnt work for you. Make sure you follow the directions from the firts page and try it a few times. Dont forget to hold down the 00: button for like 5 seconds or even more--good luck.

[mordant80]

Yes I do play the ipod and sorry to hear it didnt work for you. Make sure you follow the directions from the firts page and try it a few times. Dont forget to hold down the 00: button for like 5 seconds or even more--good luck.

No no, not referring to an ipod, the 08.5 decks should be capable of reading an mp3 cd. I have a feeling you don't have that capability since you were able to unlock the trip computer. Take some mp3's and burn them to a "data" cd, not an "audio" cd and give it a try.

[mazdaspeedster3]

Hmm... This is interesting. CWPspeed3 just got his headunit replaced and is going to try this in a minute, he has an 08.5. I have an 08 and it does not work but have had audio issues as well and have a new head unit on its way. Hopefully that will let me unlock this as well.
mordant80, are you thinking that once you activate the brain to play an MP3 CD the trip wont work any more?

[mordant80]

No, I was just thinking that the ones with mp3 capability are the ones that they took the ability to enable the trip computer out. The single disc mp3 players anyhow.

[mazdaspeedster3]

Hmm... The GT's have MP3 and the Trip but they are all Bose arent they?

[mordant80]

yea, they're bose.. I know that the 6 disc mp3 players can be enabled, but I'm thinking it's probly just the single disc mp3 non-bose players that can't. You said you have an 08 that won't enable right? Just curious, have you ever attempted to play an mp3 cd in it?

[mazdaspeedster3]

No, I didnt think it was able to. I have a new head unit coming though, my CD player wont eject. Sadly it wouldnt the day I got it 11 months ago but never bothered to take it in, I never play CD's but was by the dealership the other day so I though why not. I should try though now and see what happens.

[mordant80]

Absolutely, let us know. I figure you'll either be able to enable the trip computer, or play mp3 discs, one of the two, lol.

[mazdaspeedster3]

Boy I sure hope so, that would be sweet!

[CWPspeed3]

I just tried it on my 08.5 sport that had the radio replaced for the volume issue and after starting the car while the buttons were held down nothing came up. I'll try it again in a few but I dont think its going to work.

[chowhoundMSP]

Check the version of the software on the replacement radios.

I have a feeling the guys that have the trip comp. after the replacement is because the service department ordered the single CD + trip by accident.

[03.5-dc-speed]

+1 i have the 08.5 or 09 whatever people wanna call it now. but yeah it didnt work. and isnt it suppose to have the cd changer too?

[L3vzoomzooom]

That combo works on my 06 MZ3, but I found it out from an other site

[tazman34685]

Sorry to report its a No Go On the 2009 Mazda 3 sport

[03.5-dc-speed]

Sorry to report its a No Go On the 2009 Mazda 3 sport

thats fking gay!

[chowhoundMSP]

Sorry to report its a No Go On the 2009 Mazda 3 sport

Unless of course you get an older model headunit on ebay.

Which works great by the way.

[UHATEIT]

Unless of course you get an older model headunit on ebay.

Which works great by the way.

I have seen the older model units on ebay for like $30-40 shipped, so if someone can find one and install it, go for it and it should work. I have the 08 sport and it doesn't work, but that was mentioned many many pages ago :(

[jomil91]

uhhi have a nonspeed.. and i avg 22... lol

[camrycev6]

And of the four settings... only one is valuable. The average speed. The other four (especially average MPG) have been proven to be very inaccurate....

[davens]

I have an early '08 S Sport w/6 disc changer. I could not get this to work.
I purchased an '07 single disc head unit off Ebay. I changed just the '07 faceplate (with the "set" button instead of the ":00") to my existing 6 disc changer....and it worked.

I don't think the dis unit is in the actual radio.