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    Winter is here and my CX-5 turbo is now a 2.0L!

    If it is related to temperature - and thus a signal is sent to not boost - perhaps there's a way to interrupt the signal and thus not dump the boost? I'm still in warranty, so I wouldn't do that now - but perhaps there's something in the service manual related to turbo - and you could figure...
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    jcmac, keep us updated on what you eventually do (or have done by the dealer) to erradicate this noise. I'm still convinced there's a pretty easy DIY that could solve this - once it's clear how one is done! Hopefully yours can be the one that shows us what is done!
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    chico, the noise I'm hearing is not a clunk. It's a noise similar to pinging (detonation) before cars had knock sensors. It's lighter in sound than pinging, but similar in sound. It actually goes away around the speed you mentioned as I'm decelerating - presumably because the engine isn't...
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    I can't "not hear" it - and it's worse this time of year. For me, it seems that dry and cool/cold conditions make it worse. It's enough that I'm going to really try to figure it out - but not when it's a high of 27 for the day and winds blowing about 20mph! So, will wait for summer - and then...
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    It was 38 degrees and spitting snow/rain. I wonder if humidity also plays into it.
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    Good point about younger person. I'll give the dealership credit, the master tech grabbed a younger tech because his hearing was better. I'm 60 - so likely older than the master tech (35 years at the job) and I could hear it - but only because I knew what to listen for. But it was hard to...
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    I went to the dealer today. For whatever reason, the noise was mostly not present. It was even tough for me to hear it - and I know what to listen for. Not sure if it related to the cold temps overnight. I could barely hear it when stopped - and even when I heard it, it was faint and then...
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    I heard back from my local dealer. Mazda corporate called them and I now have an appointment for next Tuesday. Even still, the voicemail from the service person at the dealership is still cautioning that "we may not be able to do anything about this sound. " If I ran a service department...
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    Well, after getting back from my trip, I got a chance to chat with my local service rep. Although her email indicated interest, when I inquired further on next steps - she said my noise was already diagnosed and was determined to be 'normal'. Stated that she couldn't proceed to Mazda when the...
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    I got busy yesterday, so was unable to get this scheduled. The response from my dealer suggested comparing my sound to that of one on their lot. If they were the same, it's considered 'normal'. They would then have to work with Mazda for further directions. A TSB would be the ideal situation...
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    I haven't had this done yet - this was found on another forum. I hope to have it done early next week per my dealer. I'll keep you posted.
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    Very faint high pitched "mosquito" sound

    I just found this on another forum - thought others might be interested in getting their noise fixed!! Just got my 2020 CX-5 Signature fixed! After 27 days without my vehicle they found that it is the 'high pressure fuel line bracket'. They removed the fuel line bracket, installed insulation to...
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    2017~2024 Tail lights out on 2017 cx-5 gt

    See my post about "safety features" that aren't safe. I too missed the fact that I only had on DRLs. While there is an indicator on the dash about the lights, it's not obvious IMO. It is on for both full on and parking lights only. Leaving in AUTO position is a good option - as long as other...
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    A presumed safety item that isn't safe - daytime running lights

    I'm not a fan of mandated standards with respect to layout, etc. In fact, the mandate of DRLs is what prompted me to initiate this thread. As I stated in the subject line, this mandate under the guise of safety has created an unsafe condition. Don't get me wrong, I think DRLs do increase...
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    A presumed safety item that isn't safe - daytime running lights

    Sounds like others too have noticed this behavior and recognize its dangers. Modern safety systems should make things safer - and in certain deployments, DRLs have actually made things more dangerous. Yes, checking the headlight stalk is the right thing to do - and I typically do - but...
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