GROM Audio MAZ8 Installation Manual

MAZ8

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GROM Interface Installation into Mazda 08-12 using MAZM vehicle

specific harness and Posi-Tap clips

Picture 1: MAZM vehicle specific harness

Tools needed

1. Wire crimp tool

2. Panel trim removal tool (optional)

3. Philips screwdriver

Check http://gromaudio.com/installs/index.html for video guide of the car stereo removal and

GROM adapter installation into Mazda.

Important compatibility notes

GROM adapter for the Mazda 08.5+ uses AUXILARY mode of your stereo. You will lose the use of the external

factory AUXILARY or other external stereo options to gain the use of GROM USB, iPod, Android phone, Bluetooth or

MP3.

rev 2.0

MAZ8

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Preparation

1. It is recommended to disconnect the car battery before performing the installation.

Turn off the car engine and remove the key from the ignition.

2. While using the stereo removal tools carefully remove the radio from the dash (see the video guides at

http://gromaudio.com/installs/index.html)

Installation

3. Locate the vehicle specific cable (MAZM) and red colored Posi-Tap clips that came with your adapter

4. Connect MAZM harness to the port at the back of the radio.

Note: If the port is occupied with a different factory harness – disconnect this harness; insert Grom MALE connector

to the slot at the back of the stereo, reconnect the disconnected factory harness back to the stereo using the female

end of the MAZM harness.

If the port at the back of the stereo is empty – FEMALE port of MAZM cable is not used– do not connect it to anything.

5. Locate the main radio harness (same cable that is connected to port shown below), locate the wires that are

coming from CANH and CANL connector locations according to the picture below.

Wiring diagram - main radio harness with CANH and CANL position

6. Locate the appropriate wires marked as CANH and CANL on the MAZM harness

7. Using 2 red colored Posi-Tap clips provided with your package connect CANH and CANL wires that come from the

main stereo harness to the appropriate wires on your MAZM harness (wires that are marked with CAN-L and CAN-H).

Refer to the diagram below for information on how to use Posi-Tap connectors, make sure to have a secure

connection..

rev 2.0