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    3rd gear popping out (yes, another one of these threads : T)

    I had this issue with my 90 Honda Civic (purchased New). It popped out of 3rd gear only when the car was initially driven. After letting the car sit overnight, the dealer replicated the problem and found a shift fork was out of spec by 0.003” . I suspect your shift fork could be worn out.
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    3 downers...in an otherwise vast sea of happy anticipation

    I was able to find this Mazda Service Information, Subject Engine Oil Dilution with Fuel. I couldn't attach in the old forum. Oil dilution concerns me. I seem to recall that I checked my oil last year in May when the weather was fairly warm and I had been driving short trips to get to my...
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    Any way to lock console/glove box?

    How do you put it under the back seat? From the hatch area? I have a lock box like that already. I can't believe Mazda doesn't include a locking glovebox.
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    Keyless System Malfunction and unable to start

    My keyfob battery was running low last year and the system indicated that my battery should be replaced. I can't remember the specific message...replacing the battery worked. I left my car sitting out for 20 days while I was traveling and it started up just fine. OTOH, there was so much rust...
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    Fully Automatic Climate Control System blasts cold air from startup

    My 2018 GT also has the annoying feature of blasting the A/C when I turn on the climate control. The difference is I always shut off the climate control before I shut off the engine. When I drive to my vanpool location in the cooler months, I keep the temperature at 60 degrees (the lowest it...
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    2017~2025 General knowledge and information sharing

    The Cargo Cover on the spreadsheet fits only 2013-2016 (Gen 1). I had looked at that one in the past...still shopping for an OEM that fits Gen 2 that I'm willing to pay for. Landscaping cloth works but is difficult to use when it's windy. :)
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    Poll Who has a CX-5 and a Miata?

    That 2005 reminds me of my 2003 Miata LS that I had to sell after I got married. No room to park a third car until I bolt from NoVA to a lower cost of living area. I hope to find a used 2019 ND model sometime in the next 4-5 years.
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    2010 Mazda 3S Auto - Random electrical problems

    Yesterday, I called up a Mazda dealer and the Parts guy was able to explain that the wiring harness contained the Main Fuse in the black plastic thing and the clamp could be detached. I was able to remove it using some water pump pliers and a box wrench. It took some searching at the auto...
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    Extended Warranty

    A former colleague of mine purchased an EW for his Jeep Wrangler and had to use it after his new car warranty expired. The Jeep's transmission died and it was a good thing he had it. After getting it fixed, he immediately sold it since although he had always wanted a jeep, but it was time to...
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    2010 Mazda 3S Auto - Random electrical problems

    Battery Terminal Corrosion - Cause? What are the White & Red wires for? Our 2010 Mazda 3 had no power yesterday and after opening the battery compartment, I found the + cable was no longer connected to the battery terminal. I had inspected the terminal for corrosion in the spring and it was...
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    How do I make my portable CD player work?

    Try this - https://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com/entertainment-usb?language=en-US I have a 2018 GT also. Not sure if it's different for your Canadian version.
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    2010 Mazda 3S Auto - Random electrical problems

    Yes, it was purchased new. The electrical issues just started sometime this summer, before the pothole incident. I'm not sure they're related. I guess if it gets worse, then maybe I'll have it looked at. I recall the TPMS went off and it was a false alarm. The TPMS also did the same on my...
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    2010 Mazda 3S Auto - Random electrical problems

    My wife had her car serviced for the sticky dashboard recall back in the Fall of 2017. I doubt this is related, but just throwing it out there. Also, last month, I had to replace two front tires since she hit a pothole and blew up the low profile tire. Good thing the wheel wasn't cracked...
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    Tax On US Purchased CX-5s?

    Good grief! Is the 13% the VAT or is there a different rate for cars? So that's why all those Canadians shop at the Costco in Bellingham, WA. Isn't there some kind of duty charged when reentering Canada with U.S. goods? Now I can understand how the Millennials are into ride-sharing. Keeping...
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    Dealer Extras

    I agree with you. Don't finance something you can't afford with a 7 year loan. By the time you are 4 years into the loan, you may get tired of your car and you still maybe upside down on your loan with depreciation accounted for. Save more for your down payment and shorten your loan term to...
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    Dealer Extras

    I think that without cheap gas, SUVs wouldn't be selling as well. However, it appears our energy future is secure since we're a net exporter of petroleum products. There was a Jalopnik article that opined that no one needs an SUV when a minivan is more versatile. I have to agree with the...
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    2017~2025 Strange Oil Change problem - can't read the dipstick properly, low oil level warning

    I'm using the Mobile 1 108A filter. My wife's 2010 Mazda 3S has the 2.5l engine. The last OIC for her car was 27.5 months, 8,537 mi using 5W-20 Mobile 1 oil and the M1-102 filter. The Blackstone UOA found the tbn was sufficient to run the car until 10,500 mi regardless of time. There were...
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    2018 CX-5 Low Speed Transmission Hesitation/Jerk/Lurch

    I once owned a 90 Honda Civic. A local dealer wouldn't give me the price I wanted so I went to their competition in the next town. I started experiencing a shifting problem - the transmission would "pop" out of 4th gear after the 3-4 upshift. I took the car to the dealer I purchased the car...
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