Wondefoo PX6 radio for Mazda CX5 2013 - #1: Installation issues
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Published 2021-07-10
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Video documenting some problems installing the Wondefoo PX6 Android radio for Mazda CX5 2013 with BOSE amplifier:
- dash adapter frame doesn't go in and doesn't stay in place (plastic tips preventing unit from going all the way in)
- audio volume is way too loud; looks like unit outputs amplified audio instead of line-level audio to the BOSE amp... so volume level 1 is already loud (similar to volume 10-15 on original radio), and level 10 is way too loud (same as around volume 40-45 on original head unit). Slider goes up to 50 or 60, but it's unusable and may even damage the amp.
- reverse parking camera doesn't power on, no image
- USB plug on center console is left disconnected, there's no cable adapter
- rear parking sensors (distance indication) doesn't show on screen; front sensors work and display on screen as expected
Wondefoo support has been lacking so far. I ask 5 questions, they answer 1. I sent pictures, then they asked for pictures twice after that (they have them already!) Then they tell me I need to remove the existing frame so that the new frame can slide in... dude, look at the pictures, the frame is out, there's nothing else to remove. The firmware upgrade didn't solve the audio volume, no change at all. They tell me to connect the camera power to ACC (shouldn't their cables do that?). They tell me they already provide USB plugs (yeah, that's not the point is it? There should be an adapter!) There's of course a language barrier since I don't speak chinese, but it is frustrating to talk to them as they seem to use mostly canned responses.
They advertise the product as compatible with Mazda CX5 2013 with BOSE... but apparently that's not true for this specific version. I understand they they cannot test every single model variant worldwide, but I expect better support when the issues show up.
What works:
- radio (though too loud)
- steering wheel controls
- car options like door autolock, light timeouts, light sensors
- GPS (ships with maps from 2017, but easily updateable)
- bluetooth audio, calls; works better with the provided external microphone (though, again, why not just provide a cable adapter to connect to the existing microphone embedded in the car?)
Bought but untested yet:
- DAB+ USB adapter+antenna
- DVR with USB dashcam
- AndroidAuto/CarPlay
The joystick wheel doesn't work (that's expected - I think there's no aftermarket unit with this working), but the buttons next to it do work to toggle between Radio/Maps/Phone.
All Comments (12)
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For the Bose system, the USB port in the center armrest is not connected directly to the headunit but to a bluetooth module behind the glove box then to the headunit. When you replace the factory headunit, you lose the bluetooth module functionality along with the USB port in the center armrest. To make it work, you can disconnect the harness to the bluetooth module, locate the 4 wires for the USB port, and solder them to USB A plug then plug into your Android USB port. It is lots of work, so I just get an aftermarket dual USB port and replace the factory USB port in the center armrest. I need 2 USB ports and the single factory port won't be enough anyway.
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Amazing Video I’m looking myself for aftermarket radio can decide yet
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Hi i have kind of the same problem as you. rear camera works just not the rear speakers. After watching your video I found I don't need the RCA leads. my front speakers work in the doors only but cant get the rears to work.
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I just bought a similar unit for my Mazda 6, with the same harness and canbus box, and I'm assuming I'll have the same connection issues for my rear camera 🥲 (I don't have the Bosé audio system)
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Hello. Thanks for the great review. Observed the similar issue on my unit as well. Moreover, I couldn't make steering wheel buttons to work either. What are the Canbus settings to activate them? Thank you for your answer in advance.
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Hello, i have the same unit but my problem is that i havent any song, every thing is ok, rear camera , and all buttons works but i don't have song in my car...can you help me?
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I have such a radio, but the original rear camera does not work, do you have an idea why?
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Do I need to buy a canbus harness or i could wire the steering wheel control directly to the head unit?
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And how to solve this problem with Bose. Sound is damn to loud on the level 2 or 3.
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What about the command on the steering?
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Hi,i bought this stereo and i had to ordered the canbus cable separately cause the originals don't match my car,would like to have more tips before installing, will it work?
