[GDCobra]

I'm looking at changing the head unit in my 2013 NC and I'm trying to find out what the connection is into the car. Ideally I want to get a head unit, a cable to convert the units output to the format used on the car and hence make it plug and play. However the heads I've so far looked at don't have a connector specific to Mazda although the do for many other manufacturers so I'm wondering:
Do Mazda use the same specification as anyone else?
Does the connection into the car adhere to a specific standard name/number?
Is it possible to buy the plug with crimp on end? This would be preferable to a cut & shut between two pigtails
Can anyone point me to a pin-out diagram of the connection?

All help greatfully received.

 

[Monkeypin]

Do you mean this sort of thing?

Autoleads PC2-78-4 - Mazda MX-5, RX-8, Premacy, Tribute Wiring Harnes Adaptor

Autoleads PC2-78-4 - Mazda MX-5, RX-8, Premacy, Tribute Wiring Harnes AdaptorMazda PC2-78-4 Autoleads PC2-78-4 - Mazda MX-5, RX-8, Premacy, Tribute Wiring Harnes Adaptor - This adaptor is required to replace factory fitted radio with an aftermarket headun

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[GDCobra]

Thanks Monkeypin, that is the kind of thing I'm looking for. I assume in that photo the large plug/socket is what plugs into the car's loom and the two smaller plugs/sockets plug in to a specific head unit?
So presumably I need a lead for the specific head I choose to suit the Mazda. As the motor manufacturers don't appear to have agreed on a standard I don't suppose the head unit manufacturers have either to looking for a lead which suits both ends is going to be like finding a needle in a haystack.
The alternative will be to get a lead to suit the head with flying ends and a corresponding lead for the car and for me to splice them together. What a mess.
Does anyone know if it's possible to get a plug/socket for the car with loose, crimpable, connections so I could make up a lead without having to splice?

 

[Monkeypin]

I don't think it will be as bad as you think, any good audio supplier should be able to supply a suitable lead so when you find a head unit you want just ask the supplier if they have a lead to match. The one in my link fits Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood, Sony, JVC as well as other makes.

 

[Steveti]

Thanks Monkeypin, that is the kind of thing I'm looking for. I assume in that photo the large plug/socket is what plugs into the car's loom and the two smaller plugs/sockets plug in to a specific head unit?
So presumably I need a lead for the specific head I choose to suit the Mazda. As the motor manufacturers don't appear to have agreed on a standard I don't suppose the head unit manufacturers have either to looking for a lead which suits both ends is going to be like finding a needle in a haystack.
The alternative will be to get a lead to suit the head with flying ends and a corresponding lead for the car and for me to splice them together. What a mess.
Does anyone know if it's possible to get a plug/socket for the car with loose, crimpable, connections so I could make up a lead without having to splice?

Try these guys GD, I'm looking to fit an android double din unit to mine at some point. These guys seem to be on it. 👍

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