Recent content by negusm

If you replace it, only use OEM. You sure it's the upper one? Isn't this code referring to the downstream one that comes after the cat? I suppose it could be either one as I believe the ECM relies on both to figure out its efficiency.

My mom has a CX-5 and the lift gate is just heavy enough that it is bothering her aging hands. The Mazda 5 she used to have was fine as it's rear hatch was lighter/better balanced and we never figured the hatch in this CX-5 would be an issue. I see a hew retrofit kits on Amazon, etc but none...

BTW, you're also in the Mazda5 forum. The one for CX-5 might be more better for you.

A 2014 probably won't throw codes for this. Maybe an expensive reader will get something from the BCM. Usually these things will activate the fan when you crank the temps all the way to the top at least. That would have at least ruled out the basics. If the BCM is in full control of...

Look at the wiring and the voltages at various points of the circuit. Maybe look at the wiring diagram for your car and see what else participates in the circuit. Stop replacing parts until you know the root cause or at least have it narrowed down. Regardless, it is unusual that it doesn't...

If you smell diesel when it's smoking, you're probably looking at a bad injector, bad compression or bad timing. Get a compression test and a leak down test done. That will rule out warn heads/valves/cylinder rings. If the mechanic does a listen test on each injector while in the car and...

You are running lean so you've most likely got a vacuum leak. Do the brake cleaner vacuum leak finder trick. This will find leaks you can't find by looking. When was the last time the hoses were changed? If not, by now you probably have some that are rock hard. Also, did you use a Mazda MAF...

I used a Quarter and bolt trick it open a bit then a Big sledge with a block of wood to hit it out. I did this on a 2010 Mazda 5 and 2008 Mazda 3. You just keep hitting until it is free. Quarter/washer trick:

This is me. I pulled apart an entire dash to replace a single bulb. Then a week later I had to do it all again for the second bulb... ...by the third bulb I was an expert.

Ignore it? I've put a piece of tape over mine and just carry a $1 gauge to check air pressure like we always did. If you truly want to fix it, you have to make sure each wheel has its TPMS sensor in it with a good battery. Then you need to fork over $100 to a shop to reprogram it. If you...

https://news.mazdausa.com/download/2015-Mazda5-Specifications.pdf GVWR - Curb Weight = payload 4685 - 3457 = 1228lbs Payload is just what you load the car up with, does NOT represent towing a trailer. I can't find the GCWR which would tell you the tow weight. The car is most likely NOT rated...

My gut says your car was in an accident at some point in its life and that's why they can't correct it and they don't want to deal with it. Looking at the diagram, and this is totally a guess, but your car was tweaked in an accident that hit the corner and racked the geometry. That's why the...

What does that mean, "independently"? Just go and put a multimeter on the battery and alternator and check for continuity. The alt probably has a direct connection to the positive posts of both batteries. There probably isn't any information because it's just a normal charging circuit...

Tires only? or with the rims? That rim pictured is bent.

Not familiar with this istop system but have questions... Are all batteries 12v? If so, why wouldn't they all just be wired in parallel to the alternator? You might need a beefier alternator for the current requirement, but you shouldn't need anything "smart" at all. You just need to know...