Recent content by teetee1

Curious if anyone has installed the aftermarket blind spot monitor system. The kit I got from aliexpress comes with the control unit that has a Acc, ground, left turn, and right turn input wires. Are there recommended place to hook those wires up on the rear end of the car? I so far only had...

I am so glad I got my 2015 sport trim with 66k miles right before the lock down for $9k. If it does not come with backup camera, you can install an aftermarket infotainment system with the rear camera. There are some inexpensive and DIY options. It doesn't have any of the modern safety devices...

It brought me a lot of memories from the other thread also mentioning the TSB: https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/atf-recommendations-what-fluid-cooler-filter-share-your-experience-on-the-mz5.123824925/post-6163622 Idemitsu M-V was the only one I used in the auto trans of both of my 2010 and 2015...

I piggybacked the cigarette lighter fuse socket in the fuse box with the same fuse tap setup since the socket is only energized at the Acc. key position. It has been working for several years. Properly orienting the add-a-circuit fuse is important to get the power from the battery side to the...

If the ground wires to the engine and the starter are not the issue (inspect with resistance reading, not just visual), check the battery model and have AAA or auto zone check the expected battery spec. Wrong type of battery can cause starting issue but engine dying right after it started...

If I were to do this (and I did do it for both of my 2010 and 2015 Mazda 5), I would get one of those universal android 7" 2din unit and a rear cam plus the mounting bracket/faceplate. It would be a fullfilling weekend project with definite result. After it is done, you get an offline GPS (I use...

Thank you! I was able to use the hammer method to get the cylinder to turn and exposed the release pin. After the cylinder was pulled out, everything went smoothly from there. The plastic fragment was removed and I even managed not to lose any tumblers or springs. The stock key worked seamlessly...

Yes. The key was printed from PLA.

I recently got into 3D printing and I printed a key for my 2015 Mazda 5 sport. The door worked with the printed key so I proceeded to test it on the ignition lock (I also learned that there is no lock on the front passenger door neither the rear hatch which is new to me). The key worked to...

If I were in your shoes I would not care about the color of the door handle. Heck I would just leave the door handle unrepaired (there are still four other working doors). When you are unemployed, one broken car door handle should not be on any radar. This is not a car problem, it is a priority...

My 2015 Mazda 5 has 75k miles. I am looking into replacing all four spark plugs and tires soon (lots of treads left but have been in service for ~7 years). I was wondering if the three engine mounts and front / rear shocks and springs should be on my list before 100k miles or should I just wait...

Don't you need to raise your car if it's grounding out? How would a piece of metal going to help? Most people buy SUVs and trucks and use them only on paved roads, your sir are going the opposite direction. Mazda 5 is not an off road vehicle. It is not even a dirt road vehicle. I had a tough...

Check the project farm video on YouTube on different brands of rust converter benchmark. Plus fluid film I estimated $300/yr. I also live in rust belt but not sure how long I would keep the car (2015 model). Also fluid film doesn't cover high temp equip like the outside of catalic converter and...

Any chance to convert your Mazda 5 into an EV? It would be a good thread when someone says something like Mazda 5 is smaller than the normal minivan but gets the similar mpg.

I have a fully working factory unit removed from a 2015 Mazda 5 sport for $50+shipping if you are interested. I do not believe it comes with Bluetooth since I don't have the steering wheel buttons for it, just the vol/track/mute buttons (and also the user manual does not mention it. It has the...