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  1. SonicBoy

    Homelink installation wire tap

    So, I sold our 2006 Mazda 5 however did not want to part with the Homelink mirror so I simply removed it and left the wiring harness in place as it was too much trouble to remove it. Silly me figured I could just go to the dealership and purchase the harness as part of kit 0000-8C-L12 only to...
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    Best / easiest way to protect stock CX-5 2016 GT rims during winter months

    Been using Collinite Super Doublecoat Auto Wax #476 for years and my winter wheels look like day 1 when I got them. Easily obtainable from Amazon.com for $19.
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    Last 2017 Order Date

    I believe it's around now as they would be gearing up to start production on the 2018's usually around July/Aug timeframe.
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    New General Tires, Car Sways

    Are you sure you're running the correct tire size from the OEM tires that came from the car?
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    CX5-Lost item inside vent

    Duct work are sealed up so it won't fall through to somewhere under the dash. Unfortunately, you can't fish a magnet on a string down there. One suggestion would be to pull the Cabin filter to see if it made to that point. Other option could be to unbend a wire clothes hanger with a small...
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    Winter Tire Set

    Slow Air Leaks with Winter Tires on Aluminum wheels. With Aluminum wheels, I find that brand new, they're good for about 2 - 3 years before slow leaks develop. This starts because the salt water starts to react with the aluminum at the bead where the tire is seated. To remedy, you need to take...
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    Candy Apple Red

    Soul Red Crystal - The Art of Color Mazda's e-newsletter had this video on the Soul Red Crystal - The Art of Color paint.
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    Candy Apple Red

    2017 Soul Red is a different formulation from the previous 2016 and before model and goes by the full name Soul Red Crystal.
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    2017 CX-5 Blue tint hydrophilic exterior mirrors

    Thanks for the post. Installation looks simple enough but I'm sure there's always that fear of breaking the mirror removing or snapping the glass back in.
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    2017 CX-5 Blue tint hydrophilic exterior mirrors

    That looks pretty cool. Any chance of posting those installation instructions on the counter in the first pic?
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    2017 CX-5 Blue tint hydrophilic exterior mirrors

    Couldn't you get a tint shop that does overlays to replicate the film?
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    Show me your CX-5 wheels

    Yes interested in this combination however you are bit far from me.
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    Rusted back Break pads

    With such low mileage, looks like your CX5 has sat more than it has been driven. Not much can be done other than to have the rotors turned/replaced and a brake service to ensure the sliders are not seizing. Perhaps while apart, you can get the calipers painted.(try Simply Tire in Downsview)...
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    How much life is left in tires

    Most all season tires brand new are 11/32nds. Never saw 12/32nds other than perhaps on an aggressive winter tire. There appears to be a significant difference between the front and rear which seems to suggest 2 new tires were purchased for the front. Really hard to say how much more mileage...
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    Rust problem in Canada

    Those are Generation 1 Mazda 3's. We've come along way from then and those are 13+ year old cars.
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    Electronic Parking Brake Usage

    Way back in time, I remember my Driving Instructor telling me what you don't use will seize up over time. He also went on to say that it was your only manual way or 2nd brake should your brakes fail. That being said, how do you engage the EPB like you could with a manual hand brake in an Emergency?
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    Chrome trim

    Any pics of the installed product? Thanks for the link
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    2017 CX-5 Cargo liner for dogs

    Much cheaper and better items located up on Amazon.
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    Why are 2017 Cx-5 selling so close to msrp?

    MSRP = Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price. What you need to know before you go into any negotiations about a deal, is the Invoice Price the dealer pays for the vehicle. Once you know this price, keep in mind that the dealership has to make money too to cover their operational costs and make...
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    TPMS Scan/Activiation Tool? If you have, what are you using?

    Point taken however this thread also appears in other areas of Mazdas247. TPMS is not new only to CX-5 but has been in use for many years on different Mazda models.
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