Antennae

[Kansei]

Wow that sucks. Mine didn't ever hit on my Protege5, but of course the protege5 is a bit less tall and plus mine is lowered.

I bet exiting the garage put a lot more stress on it than entering due to the angle it's mounted at. Mazda should switch them to the antenna they made for the CX-7.. maybe they will since they've already designed the part and all. I think the CX-7 antenna is roughly 12" long, so like half (or less, I can't remember my oem antenna anymore) the length. That would stop it from hitting the garage door, right?

 

[Kansei]

That would be appreciated, although I am not happy that this was not thought of by Mazda!

The 5 was the first tall-ish vehicle that they have made since they switched to the center roof mounted antenna whip, and they just used the one that they had been using since the P5 (and on the 3, 6, etc). They must have known it was an issue because the CX-7 got a new shorter antenna.. hopefully it'll trickle down to the other models that need it. I wish they just stuck with the in-glass antenna they used on the Mazdaspeed Protege.

 

[zr27]

Wow that sucks. Mine didn't ever hit on my Protege5, but of course the protege5 is a bit less tall and plus mine is lowered.

I bet exiting the garage put a lot more stress on it than entering due to the angle it's mounted at. Mazda should switch them to the antenna they made for the CX-7.. maybe they will since they've already designed the part and all. I think the CX-7 antenna is roughly 12" long, so like half (or less, I can't remember my oem antenna anymore) the length. That would stop it from hitting the garage door, right?

Exactly. Wonder if we can get Mazda to replace it with the one now on the CX-7?

 

[Kansei]

Couldn't hurt to ask. Explain to them that you are afraid that it will break and have heard accounts from other mazda5 drivers that it has broken for them. They may want to wait until it actually does break but who knows.. I'm sure the CX-7 antenna costs the same price if not really close to that of the Mazda5 antenna.

 

[zr27]

Couldn't hurt to ask. Explain to them that you are afraid that it will break and have heard accounts from other mazda5 drivers that it has broken for them. They may want to wait until it actually does break but who knows.. I'm sure the CX-7 antenna costs the same price if not really close to that of the Mazda5 antenna.

Does anyone have a customer service number for Mazda?

 

[Kansei]

Does anyone have a customer service number for Mazda?

honestly no.. I've never had to deal with them, I just bought the car and was happy ever since haha. I bet there's a customer service number for mazda north america right inside your owner's manual, but I'd call your dealership and see if they'll swap antennas for you first.

or dress up in all black with a ski mask and "visit" an unsuspecting CX-7 on the lot during the middle of the night

 

[olddaddy]

When mine broke off Jason at Montgomery Mazda http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214264 did tell me that the Cx7 antenna would fit on the mazda5.

 

[808mz5]

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The shark fin antenna works great.... the whip would always clip in the small garages in downtown Honolulu. The reception is just as good and it looks like it belongs....

 

[zr27]

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The shark fin antenna works great.... the whip would always clip in the small garages in downtown Honolulu. The reception is just as good and it looks like it belongs....

Very nice picture...

 

[zr27]

I had the same problem with the mazda5 whip antenna. It hit the garage door ever time I entered and exited the gararge. Well after a month it broke off with the threads in the base. I got a screw extractor and was lucky to get it out of base.

I strongly suggest buying this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=250042876948

I live in Chicago and get great reception.

Is the reception worse with this antennae? The ad says it may be diminished???

 

[olddaddy]

Is the reception worse with this antennae? The ad says it may be diminished???

As I previously stated I live in Chicago and have noticed no difference in reception. I have no idea how reception will be in cities with weaker signals. But for 14 bucks shipped it may be worth a shot before layin out the big bucks for the shark fin.

 

[zr27]

As I previously stated I live in Chicago and have noticed no difference in reception. I have no idea how reception will be in cities with weaker signals. But for 14 bucks shipped it may be worth a shot before layin out the big bucks for the shark fin.

Probably right. Thanks for the info. When I read your post before I was unable to get to Ebay to find the details on the item you suggested. Blocked site at work. Just got to read them all. Was the item rubber or plastic?

 

[Kansei]

I had an antenna from that Mangowalk seller.. it was really nice, decent reception. I think AM gets diminished a lot more than FM would.

 

[Kansei]

Was the item rubber or plastic?

Pretty sure all the mangowalk ones are machined aluminum.

 

[olddaddy]

Probably right. Thanks for the info. When I read your post before I was unable to get to Ebay to find the details on the item you suggested. Blocked site at work. Just got to read them all. Was the item rubber or plastic?

Yeah I guess its aluminum. Am is ok here but once again here in Chicago, I get a real strong signal to the am station I listen to. And One more thing< Take off the antenna before going in the garage until you get a new one. If it breaks off in base and you arent lucky, it could be real trouble.

 

[zr27]

Yeah I guess its aluminum. Am is ok here but once again here in Chicago, I get a real strong signal to the am station I listen to. And One more thing< Take off the antenna before going in the garage until you get a new one. If it breaks off in base and you arent lucky, it could be real trouble.

Very good advice, thanks! Luckily, I received an answer from my dealer and they are willing to swap out mine for another from a CX7, I think. I guess they really want a great survey response from me. Fair enough, they have been pretty good so far and I do like driving the car. Should I mention a name? It's in Connecticut.
Thank you to all who have contributed responses!!!!!

 

[zoomzoom mazda5]

That's why i got a shark fin ant. So far no problems. zoomzoom

 

[olddaddy]

Very good advice, thanks! Luckily, I received an answer from my dealer and they are willing to swap out mine for another from a CX7, I think. I guess they really want a great survey response from me. Fair enough, they have been pretty good so far and I do like driving the car. Should I mention a name? It's in Connecticut.
Thank you to all who have contributed responses!!!!!

Does your dealer happen to be Morande? Cause I got my extended warranty from them, spoke at length to Peter Q. , seems like a knowledgable honest guy. Wish I found a Mazda dealership that was worth a crap here in Chicago. Good luck.

 

[Kansei]

In CT??? nice! I can't wait to be back there for thanksgiving break, though it'll be cold and miserable.

I'm sorta thinking it wasn't Modern Mazda in Thomaston, CT (my hometown) because they've always provided a terrible dealer experience for me

John Holtz Mazda Porsche in Rochester ftw!

 

[nocturne1]

CX7 antenna looks and works great. Here's a pic of it on my wife's 5. If I remember right, it cost about $18 at the dealer.