Recent content by Silentnoise713

Had a low MPG experience but cannot say if this related to your issue. Try replacing the EVAP purge valve; cheap and easily accessible under the hood. Don't know of any EVAP component under the engine. I believe a major leak or clogged EVAP canister triggers CEL and as you stated, that too is...

That is the idea! Pic of solenoids that match up to the FORScan menu/options. I didn't realized there's a secondary valve body with a different "Pressure control solenoid B"! https://worldwidespecialtyparts.com/mazda-fs5a-el-valve-body-2005-up/

Not hard but IIRC you need to remove TB, air filter box, battery box to have full working access if you want to intercept it before the cooler. BUT I think you can just work from the bottom IF you intercept the flow AFTER it comes out of the cooler. TIP, buy a foot or two of transmission hose...

From what I learn, worn torque converter leads to worm clutch, which creates micro ferrous partials. If left unchecked (unchanged), they end up in the trans and clog up check balls/valve bodies, and build up and affect EPC/shift solenoids (electro 'magnetic' switch) function. I think the...

When low idle occurs, shift to Neutral, does it go away? 'Suspect' the torque converter is worn (internal leak, not holding pressure). Not much you can do except replace it with a new torque converter or live with it (prevent it from getting worst). Periodically replace trans fluid to keep it...

Nice find and great article! This needs to be to downloaded and put in the forum resources.

You are comparing apples to oranges and using anecdotal input. -Mz5 never came in 6sp auto, not sure what year/make/model you are driving. -It uses a Forzda era 5sp trans, suited for Mz3/Focus, not Mz5 extra hefty weight. -Not all trans are designed with equal quality. Gears Magazine - Shifting...

Bummer to hear. Can you confirm the details of what is not matching? HID connections didn't match up You are going from 2012 Sport halogen bulbs (H11?) to HIDs (D1S), are you using an adapter that does not fit? In terms of wiring, you are effectively doing what this person has done (going from...

+1 I used K-seal and experienced similar bubbles. Since I had air in the system affecting my heat, I burp it, which also cleared the foam. I wonder if their chemical profile reacts with FL-22...

Part of the pressure comes from the metal inserts (two thin metal rails). They don't "wear" and actually conforms overtime to the glass. Prebend the ends to curve a bit more to the glass. Applies to all wipers. While it is easier to replace that whole thing but it really doesn't benefit you...

Are you pulling from a car of the same color code? If you plan to get it painted, you could have just pulled the bumper cover and do some plastic cut/modeling to fit headlights and get it repainted. If you are pulling from a GT wrecker (AND if they are dirt cheap), you can also consider the...

Bc headlights, you'll need fenders and hood. Otherwise I think it should fit. I wouldn't mind a +2012 interior with a <2010 bumper (y). I still cannot accept any Mazda with the goofy looking Nagare design language -good bye, good riddance.

Sound travels esp when the car is moving so this is hard to figure out. You'll need to put the car up on all 4 jacks and start knocking things with a rubber mallet. My "been there, done that" experience on this car... -Loose ABS plastic panel knocking on any part of the metal chassis will...

You can cash it in the great white north -eh! Just be cautious of aftermarket xenon gas charged bulbs with tint/colored glass for that perfect color spectrum. The added color cuts light so they make the bulb draw more current/brighter to give you both color and brightness. This results in...