I just finished fixing the ghost touch issue in my 2017 Mazda 6 Touring, this post on removing the trim was significantly helpful. *IF YOU HAVE THE GHOST TOUCH ISSUE IN YOUR MAZDA* I was paranoid about removing the trim and accidentally breaking it, but I later realized that it wasn’t hard at all (used a metal putty knife and just started at the ends and worked my way up carefully, just gotta take that first leap of faith and give it a try). The hardest part of the process was the 10mm bolt (removing it was difficult, but putting it back in was the single most difficult step of the entire process). Once I had the infotainment screen completely removed from the car, I was unable to completely pry off the back cover to access the circuitry, so instead I just pulled the back cover as far as I could and then tore off the copper ribbon with some pliers (everything else in the screen and car still works perfectly fine). This video (and the link below) both saved me from spending over $1000 to replace with a new infotainment system. th-cam.com/video/AeECvEHTKlE/w-d-xo.html
@@_abxsala21_39the link at the bottom of my original comment is a video that shows how to deactivate the touchscreen. Just pull away the golden ribbon piece that you see around the 2:08 mark of the video so that it’s not connected to the other part (or just tear the ribbon in half with some pliers if you can’t pull it away like I did). Tearing the ribbon effectively deactivates the touch screen and ghost touch issue, just means that you can’t re-activate the touch screen (which I never used or really cared about anyways)
Great DIY video, George-thank you so much, but isn't this a recall that requires Mazda to replace the screen for free? It looks simple enough, however. Thank you!
Hi GOORGE LOPEZ, i admit that your videos are very helpful for all the viewers. Excellent job you did.. please could you tell us what did you do to repair or how did you replace the capacitive touch screen of the information display! Because i have the same (Spider Web Cracks) problem on my 2017 Mazda CX-9 or any advice you provide it will be appreciated.
Excellent video George. My Mazda 6 2017 infotainment display cracked during a heat wave last summer. I am looking to replace the unit by one that has Apple Car play, any recommendation?
I couldn't find it online there is many models and different sizes. We ended up getting it from the dealership but it was expensive. Maybe an android radio would be a better alternative Heres a search on google.... www.google.com/search?q=2016+mazda+6+android+radio&oq=2016+mazda+6+android+radio+&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30j0i390l4.14848j0j9&client=ms-android-tmus-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#scso=_ZMNqYt-sEL_AkPIPnPeq8Aw3:953.5999755859375
@@559powerscape yes, I was. I spent 4 days seraching this unit on internet and on the phone. No one hade this part. I wanted to buy some android device at last. But, after these 4 days I found seller with crashed cars and he hade it and sent it to me. And he sell me display without any scratches for this funny price.
Where can I get just the screen. My screen has something wrong with it after cleaning it. I juat need to replace the screen. I tried looking. But can't find the part.
Yeah this is a tough screen to find they are different sizes for different model trims my suggestion is call the dealership give them your Vin number and ask them for the model number on that screen they're gonna want to charge you over a $1000 for that screen screen just get the model number then look for that model number and hopefully You could find it. Sorry good luck. Wish i had a better answer
Some features on my infotainment system work but the GPS and music(no audio at all even if Bluetooth or USB connected). The audio fuse (under hood) trips instantly when I put a new fuse in. Any ideas? Grounding?
I brought my 2014 Mazda 3 into the dealership yesterday to have them replace the infotainment screen. When I drove off the lot, my horn no longer worked. Can you think of a fuse or wire that would affect the horn that would have been messed with while they were doing the replacement?
I dont but you should take it back to them and let them know it was working fine before you brought it to them... Found this video not sure if it will help... th-cam.com/video/2A32Kio3bF0/w-d-xo.html
GEORGE LOPEZ HOW TO DO IT YOUR SELF you are so helpful, thank you. I took it back the next day and “supposedly” it was a broken wire. Just paid to have them fix it versus try to question them on the coincidence. At least I saved all that money having them replace the screen.
What happened to the screen? Mine is starting to develop some bubble-like appearance under the display. I've never used any chemical to clean the screen, only a clean, dry cloth. Can it be saved? what advice could you give me? Thanks in advance. Kind regards.
@@559powerscape Oh! So there's no other way but replacing the screen? If so, do you think it is worth changing the screen for this one I found online? phoenixautomotiveins.com/products/10-25-android-navigation-radio-for-mazda-atenza-2015-2019?variant=31261197860921¤cy=USD&#Specifications
@@RockOnDooooooooooodHello. Not yet. I'm considering a couple options: buying an android screen or just replacing the digitizer. I think it would be a better option going for an android screen if I'm up to go through this trim removal procedure.
We purchased it from the dealership but it was expensive over 1,000 dollars. There is many different sizes and models and it has to be the exact same one
I had to get it from the dealership unfortunately its like a thousand dollars. Ur better off going aftermarket, like an Android radio instead Android Radio: www.ebay.com/itm/394109082510?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6r437bw-qw-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=Q-DrubH0Sve&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Im not sure its a possibility but these screens are expensive honestly. And if its not it you replaced the screen for nothing. I dont know if it might be something else but when it comes to electrical issues is tough....but that is a good place to start. Sorry wish i had a better answer
I had to end up getting it from the dealership...they ran the Vin and were able to determine the size. The one I purchased from ebay was to big...different trim level
anyone have an issue with their mazda 6 where the infotaiment display just keeps rebooting i cant figure out how to get it to stop i just want to listen to my music again lol.
It sounds like its the head unit going bad. Oem is over 1000 dollars. Maybe you can find an android radio on ebay for your year mazda 6. What year is your mazda 6?
No, I'm saying, could you just not have a screen there and still run everything as 'normal'? I hate these infotainment screens stuck right in my face.... lol
I thought the engine was warming up and only at 104 - then you mention it's 104 OUTSIDE. Thanks for this video - it's my project today!
lol im glad this helped!
Thanks for enduring the heat and sharing this video. Used it to fix my 2017 Mazda 6 ghost touch issue. Very helpful.
No way im glad this worked out for you too! Thank you for your Support!
Thank you very much for this video. Yesterday I changed my broken display in Mazda 6 too, with your video on phone. Great job. Thanks again.
Thanks brother im glad this helped, thank you for your Support 🙏
I just finished fixing the ghost touch issue in my 2017 Mazda 6 Touring, this post on removing the trim was significantly helpful.
*IF YOU HAVE THE GHOST TOUCH ISSUE IN YOUR MAZDA* I was paranoid about removing the trim and accidentally breaking it, but I later realized that it wasn’t hard at all (used a metal putty knife and just started at the ends and worked my way up carefully, just gotta take that first leap of faith and give it a try). The hardest part of the process was the 10mm bolt (removing it was difficult, but putting it back in was the single most difficult step of the entire process). Once I had the infotainment screen completely removed from the car, I was unable to completely pry off the back cover to access the circuitry, so instead I just pulled the back cover as far as I could and then tore off the copper ribbon with some pliers (everything else in the screen and car still works perfectly fine). This video (and the link below) both saved me from spending over $1000 to replace with a new infotainment system.
th-cam.com/video/AeECvEHTKlE/w-d-xo.html
Heck yeah brother im glad you were able to knock that out 💪 thank you for your Support 🥲
Do you have like a video on how to do it, mine does the same for my 2017 gt
@@_abxsala21_39the link at the bottom of my original comment is a video that shows how to deactivate the touchscreen. Just pull away the golden ribbon piece that you see around the 2:08 mark of the video so that it’s not connected to the other part (or just tear the ribbon in half with some pliers if you can’t pull it away like I did). Tearing the ribbon effectively deactivates the touch screen and ghost touch issue, just means that you can’t re-activate the touch screen (which I never used or really cared about anyways)
@@thebreadman5265 okay, thank you so much man
Thank you, was able to replace my hu i Mazda 6, and now Android Auto is working like a charm
Nice glad this helped bud, thank you for your Support 🙏
Great video, easy to replace.
Heck yeah, Im glad this helped! Thank you for your support!
Cool, you can install an aftermarket radio with cd player in the single Din slot.
Díky!
Thanks mate. Very helpful
Thank you, glad this helped!
Great walkthrough!
Heck Yeah, I'm Glad this Helped!
Great DIY video, George-thank you so much, but isn't this a recall that requires Mazda to replace the screen for free? It looks simple enough, however. Thank you!
im honestly not sure brotha, thank you for the support brotha
Hi GOORGE LOPEZ, i admit that your videos are very helpful for all the viewers. Excellent job you did.. please could you tell us what did you do to repair or how did you replace the capacitive touch screen of the information display! Because i have the same (Spider Web Cracks) problem on my 2017 Mazda CX-9 or any advice you provide it will be appreciated.
I had to replace the screen with another one. I found the replacement on ebay. I ordered it, installed it and it worked good as new
Excellent video George. My Mazda 6 2017 infotainment display cracked during a heat wave last summer. I am looking to replace the unit by one that has Apple Car play, any recommendation?
Thank You, I'm glad this helped. Thank you for your Support! I honestly dont but there is multiple ones online. look on amazon and ebay
Thanks a million, does that include the radio in that unit as well?
No its just the display screen
Hello is it same screen for Mazda 6 2017 and Cx5 2017
Yes it should be, or similar procedure
@@559powerscape is it same number of pins,should be 50 for mazda 6.I need display only 7 inch
Anyone know if I can take a head unit from a 2018 Mazda 3 and put it in a 2016 Mazda 6?
Appreciate you sharing this . Where do you find the new screen from?
I couldn't find it online there is many models and different sizes. We ended up getting it from the dealership but it was expensive. Maybe an android radio would be a better alternative
Heres a search on google....
www.google.com/search?q=2016+mazda+6+android+radio&oq=2016+mazda+6+android+radio+&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30j0i390l4.14848j0j9&client=ms-android-tmus-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#scso=_ZMNqYt-sEL_AkPIPnPeq8Aw3:953.5999755859375
I bought it from crashed car. In Czech Republic new one cost 2000 dollars. From crashed car I bought it for 150 dollars :)
Dang no way 😳 wow you got really lucky finding that unit. Yeah sometimes parts from the dealership is outrageous. Thiefs I swear 🤬
@@559powerscape yes, I was. I spent 4 days seraching this unit on internet and on the phone. No one hade this part. I wanted to buy some android device at last. But, after these 4 days I found seller with crashed cars and he hade it and sent it to me. And he sell me display without any scratches for this funny price.
Where can I get just the screen. My screen has something wrong with it after cleaning it. I juat need to replace the screen. I tried looking. But can't find the part.
Yeah this is a tough screen to find they are different sizes for different model trims my suggestion is call the dealership give them your Vin number and ask them for the model number on that screen they're gonna want to charge you over a $1000 for that screen screen just get the model number then look for that model number and hopefully You could find it. Sorry good luck. Wish i had a better answer
Can u replace on the plastic cover?
I'm honestly not sure I'm sure you can if you find it online or maybe from the dealership
Some features on my infotainment system work but the GPS and music(no audio at all even if Bluetooth or USB connected). The audio fuse (under hood) trips instantly when I put a new fuse in. Any ideas? Grounding?
Maybe try putting a larger fuse like a 25 and if it does it sounds like it is grounding issue. Hard part is finding it
Can you just replace the LCD Screen part?
I'm sure you can but I just replaced the whole unit
I brought my 2014 Mazda 3 into the dealership yesterday to have them replace the infotainment screen. When I drove off the lot, my horn no longer worked. Can you think of a fuse or wire that would affect the horn that would have been messed with while they were doing the replacement?
I dont but you should take it back to them and let them know it was working fine before you brought it to them...
Found this video not sure if it will help...
th-cam.com/video/2A32Kio3bF0/w-d-xo.html
GEORGE LOPEZ HOW TO DO IT YOUR SELF you are so helpful, thank you. I took it back the next day and “supposedly” it was a broken wire. Just paid to have them fix it versus try to question them on the coincidence. At least I saved all that money having them replace the screen.
What happened to the screen?
Mine is starting to develop some bubble-like appearance under the display. I've never used any chemical to clean the screen, only a clean, dry cloth.
Can it be saved? what advice could you give me?
Thanks in advance.
Kind regards.
The clear screen was sun damaged
@@559powerscape
Oh! So there's no other way but replacing the screen? If so, do you think it is worth changing the screen for this one I found online?
phoenixautomotiveins.com/products/10-25-android-navigation-radio-for-mazda-atenza-2015-2019?variant=31261197860921¤cy=USD&#Specifications
Yeah I couldn't find anything in how to repair it..we had to replace it....this looks like a good unit..expensive for sure.
@@alxsilva846 did you ever manage to swap it out?
@@RockOnDooooooooooodHello. Not yet. I'm considering a couple options: buying an android screen or just replacing the digitizer. I think it would be a better option going for an android screen if I'm up to go through this trim removal procedure.
Thank you!!
Hello, I have a 2016 Mazda CX-9 with bad screen. Will this work on mine and where can I purchase the screen replacement?
We purchased it from the dealership but it was expensive over 1,000 dollars. There is many different sizes and models and it has to be the exact same one
Someone have a link for the radio? Need to replace mjne
I had to get it from the dealership unfortunately its like a thousand dollars. Ur better off going aftermarket, like an Android radio instead
Android Radio: www.ebay.com/itm/394109082510?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6r437bw-qw-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=Q-DrubH0Sve&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Do you have any idea where the GPS antenna is hidden?
I dont but if it has a lil wing on the top of the roof, its more than likely located in there
My 2016 Mazda 6 display constantly comes on and then shuts off. Do you think replacing the display would correct the problem?
Im not sure its a possibility but these screens are expensive honestly. And if its not it you replaced the screen for nothing. I dont know if it might be something else but when it comes to electrical issues is tough....but that is a good place to start. Sorry wish i had a better answer
It actually is a touch screen
How much a new one costs ?
It's expensive, I think the dealership wanted 600 or more just for the display screen
@@559powerscape WOW 600 that's crazy, I have the same problem my screen is functional but the glue inside just melted.
@@hasansiddiqi1093 dang that's crazy
What part number or words did you search on eBay?
I had to end up getting it from the dealership...they ran the Vin and were able to determine the size. The one I purchased from ebay was to big...different trim level
@@559powerscape thanks. Did you consider or try to change just the glass?
@@cheesehead6710 I couldn't find the replacement glass screen with the digitizer either
@@559powerscape in Aliexpress there is ! Only replace the digitalizer/touch screen.
Replace all unit it's $$$$
@@marrufoduarte do you happen to have a link or a model? Y just found the part for 2017 but I need to be sure it fits a 2016 mazda 6
anyone have an issue with their mazda 6 where the infotaiment display just keeps rebooting i cant figure out how to get it to stop i just want to listen to my music again lol.
It sounds like its the head unit going bad. Oem is over 1000 dollars. Maybe you can find an android radio on ebay for your year mazda 6. What year is your mazda 6?
@@559powerscape 2016.
Can you NOT replace the screen? lol
I couldn't find a replacement screen just the unit
No, I'm saying, could you just not have a screen there and still run everything as 'normal'? I hate these infotainment screens stuck right in my face.... lol
It needs it for all the functions to work properly
@@559powerscape sadness... hate these things...