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    2009 Mazda 5: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement?

    Thanks everyone! Local mechanic determined that the front right wheel was making a constant noise, while the rear left was sporadic. He's going to start with front right.
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    2009 Mazda 5: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement?

    I guess I'm glad I didn't bring it in to the dealer - I pushed back about the ability to replace the bearing and they were not budging. I ended up taking it to a local mechanic and they are having a really tough time finding where the noise is coming from. They say there is no play in any of...
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    2009 Mazda 5: Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement?

    Hi All, Our 2009 Mazda 5 slid off the road in ice this winter and was pulled out by a tow truck. Since then, we have had a very loud hum coming from the rear of the vehicle which gets louder at higher speeds. I assume one of the wheel bearings is bad. A few items I've read indicate the bearing...
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    2009 Mazda5 GT iPod Options

    I'd like to keep to factory parts. If I went aftermarket, I'd go in-dash navi and I don't think I want to put that much $ into it.
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    2009 Mazda5 GT iPod Options

    A number of reasons, but primarily: You then have to have an additional charger plugged in to power the iPod. The iPod also continues to play when the car is stopped.
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    2009 Mazda5 GT iPod Options

    Hi All, Just picked up a used 09 Mazda5 Grand Touring w/dealer installed Sirius. I'm looking for a good iPod solution as the current aux input is not ideal (for obvious reasons) I've read a few threads and looked at the descriptions for the Mazda accessories, but I'm getting conflicting...
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    Mazda5: Prices paid and related questions

    Year: 2009 (~41k miles) - Purchased February 2011 Location: Eastern PA (Allentown) Trim: Grand Touring (GT) Tranny: Auto Any extra accessories: Remote Start / Sirius Sale Tax Rate: 6% Price you paid for your Mazda5(including tax, title, fees): Car: $12,800 PA tax: $768 Fees: $300 Total...
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    Mazda5 Owner's Quiz

    1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get? 2009 Grand Touring - purchased used in February 2009 (~41,000 miles) Color: Sunlight Silver Metallic Trans: Automatic Options: Original dealer-installed Sirius and Remote Start 2. Whereabouts are you located? Eastern PA 3...
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    WTB: OE Roof Rack for 2009 Mazda5

    Yes, sorry - Edited description
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    WTB: OE Roof Rack for 2009 Mazda5

    Hi, Just purchased a used 2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring. Looking for OE roof rack that will fit the 09. Shipping to zip 18031 Thanks!
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