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    Anyone else have their battery "crash" on a new CX-5 after being parked for four hours?

    I am somewhat surprised that this low power device can bring a battery down in 4 hours, and be fixable by software. Love to know what's going on inside.
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    Considering a new CX-5

    My new 2023 CX-5 s select arrived in Baltimore today. I'm in CT. Hope to see it later this week or early next week. It will be my third CX-5, so you can guess I'm happy with the vehicle. I am moving on from a 2018 with 26000 miles, the first CX with CD. Power train warrantee is up so I'll get...
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    I want to buy a 2023 CX-5. What are the major issues?

    Maybe he bought a Honda because the discussion got a little cloudy.
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    What have you done to your CX-5 today?

    What is the official Mazda name of that color blue. Looks good. Thanks
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    Battery issues with 2018 CX-5

    Has the battery ever been topped off with distilled water ?
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    Can you open trunk from inside?

    I know the accident you are talking about. I wondered how the nine year old got out. The vehicle was a Nisson Rogue. Does it open from inside or did it pop open from from the force of the impact. Pretty sad story.
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    Mazda CX-5 2012 - Bumping / grinding sound near front tyre

    How about swapping left / right tires to see if it follows tire ?
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    Last oil change?

    Right up there with you Ed. At 80 now and truly miss my days of timing lights and dwell meters etc. So be it. Thankfully I can afford to have someone look after my CX-5. Last week I actually added water to my 2018 battery and was very proud of myself. Enjoy your new time off.
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    2014 CX-5 Key Fob problems after battery replacement

    Try removing the battery and clean all contact points with alcohol. Wipe the battery too.
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    2023 CX-5 Bluetooth connection with phone, not available?

    I'd be amazed if it didn't have wireless connection. Did you read the manual for help? Could be a failure of some kind. Bluetooth on in phone? Etc..
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    Film on Inside of All 4 Windows

    Something to try. Toothpaste first then maybe Soft Scrub. They may polish the glass. Is Bon Ami still around? I remember a cake form. Yes I'm pretty old.
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    Film on Inside of All 4 Windows

    Is it possible something etched the glass?
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    Key fob low battery on dash but new batteries?

    Have to comment about no load battery testing. Always test with a load for a true reading. This a fairly simple explainatio as to why. Paul Menconi E.E. in Electrical Engneering, University of California, Davis (Graduated 1971)Upvoted by Kenneth Lundgren , B.S. Electrical Engineering, Illinois...
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    Straightening radiator fins: What to know?

    This is an example of devices that are out there that may work. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BHRXJ6/
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    Sunroof Issue - 2019 CX-5 Signature

    Going along with the binding thought. If you place your hand on the moving sunroof see if you feel any little burps in the area where it stops. , even if the roof closes. This may be something a tech can feel and not see.
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    Impressions of the CX-50

    OP can you comment on the visibility, especially out the rear. I have a CX-5 and my wife's main complaint is the rear view. I have sat in a Forrester and was impressed by the amount of glass all around.
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    Interesting Mazda radio problem. BRICKED

    oops, thanks
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    Interesting Mazda radio problem. BRICKED

    Anyone see this report. Maybe we are over teching things. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/02/radio-station-snafu-in-seattle-bricks-some-mazda-infotainment-systems/
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    Disable Cylinder Deactivation

    Wow. Can’t say I ever felt a thing such as a jolt. If mine is switching I don’t know it.
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    2017~2025 Need tail light

    The 2018 OEM rear light I purchased came with bulbs and new wiring harness.
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