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Keeping the radio on after the engine shuts off

Posted on January 19, 2019 by ssh16

The Mazda MX-5 (ND) has one annoying issue. As soon as you shut off the engine,  the Radio/Bluetooth system immediately turns off. This is especially annoying when you are on a call, but have to stop the car in a parking lot or garage. Most other car radios will continue working until you open the door to exit.

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Posted in Convenience, electronics | Tagged ACC, CAN, CX-5 | 34 Comments

Adding front parking camera and more…

Posted on December 16, 2018 by ssh16

The front bumper of the MX-5 Miata is very low. Some people even lower their car more, by an inch or so. A front parking camera would be very useful, to avoid scratching the lower part of the bumper while parking close to high curbs. Continue reading →

Posted in Convenience, electronics | Tagged camera, CAN, key fob, Mirror controller | 30 Comments

Warning Timer for Turn Signal.

Posted on August 1, 2018 by ssh16

The MX-5 turn signal clicking sound is very quiet. Often times when driving with the top open, it’s easy to forget to turn it off. There are a few discussions and solutions on the Miata forum about this issue. Continue reading →

Posted in Convenience, electronics | Tagged CAN, LED, Timer | 17 Comments

Reshaping AKE fob.

Posted on October 28, 2017 by ssh16

Mazda MX-5 with AKE (Advanced-Keyless-Entry) provides the convenience of locking/unlocking a car without the need to press any buttons on the key. You can keep the key hidden in your pocket.

 

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Posted in Convenience, electronics | Tagged key fob mod | 2 Comments

Thoughts on modifying Cluster Switch panel.

Posted on June 8, 2017 by ssh16

My previous post was about adding an extra switch on the indicator panel. Another option will be adding a switch to the cluster switch panel, located on the left side of the dash. Continue reading →

Posted in Convenience, Cosmetic mods, electronics | Tagged cluster switch, MX-5 2016 | 3 Comments

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