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The dash and center console is still disassembled (I was installing a Harman Kardon iPod interface, but ran out of time to button everything back up), so I'll take another look at the wiring under the dash. It's been a few years since I've done anything in the doors, but I guess I'll pull that...

As mentioned, it happens irrespective of whether or not the BT kit is installed. It was discovered during the install of that kit because I was doing the install from the passenger side of the car. When I've swapped head units in the past I've done it from the driver's seat, but because of the...

What is necessary to reprogram the ECU? Is that a dealer-only function? If I don't reprogram, will the buttons that are the same on the Sport still work? Enquiring minds want to know...

Other car possibilities My favorite car of all time is the VW Vanagon, so I wouldn't mind finding another one of those, preferably the Westfalia camper. I still miss my old 5-speed BMW 525i (E34), and want one to complement my Mazda5 Sport 6MT. And for a plaything, Miata Is Always The Answer...

On a few occasions while driving I've noticed that all of the warning lights in the instrument cluster will turn on, the instrument needles will swing to maximum and down to zero, and then everything will return to normal. There isn't any reduction in power or performance issues, just the...

I'm glad to hear that this should be a relatively easy install. It'll be some time before I can get the AppRadio (a pesky tax issue has me reluctantly selling the DVD/GPS head unit I recently bought), but given my positive experience programming the buttons with that unit as well as reading the...

Radio/DVD/Nav Unit for 2012+ Mazda5 8" DVD/GPS/Radio system for 2012+ Mazda5. Easy to install. Comes with all cables and harnesses to plug right into the existing wiring in the car. 8" touchscreen with 800x480 resolution. Works with factory steering wheel controls (user selectable...

I've found a deal at a wrecking yard on a steering wheel from a Touring or Grand Touring 2012 Mazda5 and was thinking about swapping it over to my Sport to get the leather and extra buttons (I plan on getting a Pioneer AppRadio and programming the extra buttons with that; I know that they won't...

I recently had a ton of trouble whilst installing a Rostra Bluetooth kit in my 2012 Mazda5 Sport. Nothing wrong with the kit, as it works quite well, and was a fantastic $20 eBay find. The problem is with the audio system cutting out, but only under one particular circumstance. The problem...

Thanks for the replies. I was getting a little worried when I didn't see any answers for a few weeks. If the temps hold out I shall try to get to those speakers this weekend. I forgot to order the switches for this project, so I'll just poke around and perhaps leave the panels loose until...

Can any tell me (or point me to instructions online somewhere) how to get to the rear speakers? I've got a project in mind that requires me to get to the connectors on the speakers but I don't know which panels to pull off. Thanks, Ryan

2012 Mazda5 Sport 6MT. For the first couple of minutes in the mornings, it sounds like there is some grinding noises coming from the front brakes. This goes away after a couple of stops. Pad wear is minimal with plenty of life left, and the rotors are in fine shape. Is this just from the OEM...

2012 Sport 6MT. 25K miles in 18 months and the tires are barely worn, with even treadwear all around. I believe that the wear issues were on the pre-2012 models and has since been addressed, and won't be an issue with a 2013. Snow? Not a problem. Even with the horrendous storms this year I...

How similar are the suspensions between the Mazda3 and Mazda5? From what I understand, the springs on the 5 are softer and designed for more body roll than the 3 so that you don't do anything crazy with a vehicle with a higher CG (too late...), as well as a more family-freindly ride. Although...

Follow up: Nevermind - it's working now. For reasons unknown, the factory stereo doesn't appear to work unless it's firmly seated in the dash. I tried one more time on Tuesday and now everything works as designed. It's not as good as a factory-installed system, but it gets the job done. For...

I recently got a great deal on a used Rostra MZ1 Bluetooth kit for installation in my 2012 Mazda5 Sport. The item was pulled from a 2011 Mazda6, It looked like installation was going to be straightforward, but not surprisingly, it didn't work. I didn't receive any installation manuals, and the...

I've been looking at replacing a number of light bulbs on my car with LED units, but I see that there are two different types that apparently shouldn't be mixed or interchanged. It seems that there are some design for cars that use CAN Bus architecture, and others that don't use this...

Greetings all, Today the OEM head unit I ordered, pulled from a 2012 Grand Touring, arrived, and being a nice comfortable 80 degrees out this evening I decided not to wait until the weekend to do the install. Considering we had 18 inches of snow just two weeks ago, and can expect another cold...

I've considered the option of an aftermarket head unit, but that would probably set me back at least $400 plus all of the adapters and harnesses. I'm spending $10 for this unit out of a GT, and if it isn't an easy install I won't be out all that much. I don't like talking on the phone whilst...

I think the plan will be to use an external mic, probably up by the A-pillar, but plugged into the factory connector in the instrument cluster. That is, if I can figure out how to operate the Bluetooth handsfree function to work without the steering wheel buttons, if that's even possible. If I...