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I purchased the package through Crutchfield. They put a package together for me when I told them the vehicle particulars. The kit came with the head unit, antenna adapter, back up camera adapter and the unit to allow all the other stock parts to connect. They offer a pre-wiring of the harness to...

I worked with the Crutchfield folks to determine what was best for my setup and they figured out what I needed as a package. If you tell them what setup you have I'm sure they can work it out. The only thing I'd add is that when you get the package give the tech support a call to walk through...

I had to use the one that came with it, ran the wire up by the rear view mirror and mounted it up there.

For any folks out there with the older generation model who would like to have Carplay or Android Auto I figured I'd share my experience. I just installed a headunit I purchased from Crutchfield, a Boss BV800ACP. It allowed me to keep my back up camera, steering wheel controls etc... as well...

OK, if you have changed components and still have issues (assuming the new parts are actually good) then do as others have suggested and check the alternator output voltage. If that's not good, and the new parts are actually working, then you likely have a bad wire or connection somewhere. One...

Perhaps it would be easier for you to stop by any of the local big chain stores like Advance, Autozone etc.... They will test the system with the tools on hand and give you an idea of what you're dealing with. It's free and no pressure.

What mileage do you have on the vehicle? Given you have a 2019 I suspect that they are trying the usual nonsense and up-selling you on a service that's not needed yet. Usually it takes over 40 to 50 thousand miles before this even becomes a consideration. Some vehicles go much longer without the...

If you are buying from a salvage yard they should be able to do the cross-reference for you.

Check the blower motor for power and ground with the system set at a high fan speed. It's located in the passenger foot well area and is relatively easy to access. If it's getting proper power and the ground is good then it's likely dead. To verify you can 'jump' the motor by attaching jumper...

The booster is also part of an extended warranty 'recall'. You should check if your VIN qualifies and if you are still inside the year/mileage limit for the repair. I have a 2012 and mine was covered when I had it at the dealership last year. Thank God, it's an expensive repair if you're...

Are you sure it's oil and not coolant coming from the weep-hole in the water pump? If you have trouble finding the source try cleaning the area with brake cleaner and then check frequently for the leak. With a clean surface to check it should be more obvious as to the source of the leak.

Mazda also said the PTU in the prior generation was lifetime. Check out those horror stories about how well that theory held up.

When my car was totaled some years ago the amount I received was the market value and it was determined by listings at retail of similar models. Look around in that market and come up with representative examples and that should be your starting point with the insurance company. In addition...

In addition to checking the condition of the oil and the coolant you can have a lab analysis of the oil done. Blackstone labs is one of the outfits and a buddy of mine had his oil analysis done on his 2011 at 110K miles and all was good. I know oil analysis is not practical for a used car...

Yes one quart is actually more than you need, hopefully you'll get a lot of the old gunk out. It amazes me to this day how little fluid is in there.

Then the OP should be informed as to the proper temperature to use when doing the final drain. Guessing based on a drive is not accurate either.

There's more than just opening the small drain plug after a drive. The temperature of the transmission fluid plays a role. I believe it's supposed to be about 100 degrees Farenheit when the final drain is done. Then you let the fluid run until it's just a trickle and the level is set. To...

Are you saying the parking brake is overheating? The parking brake is inside the rotor and it's a small set of drum brakes used for the parking brake only. If that is hanging up it will overheat but wouldn't be visually obvious. If your regular brake pads and rotors are overheating then the...

Forget the emails and call them, relentlessly. It stinks that you have to go this route but they have forced your hand in the matter. I would call every morning and afternoon until you reach someone with authority. Also, a snail mail letter addressed to the Office of the President at Mazda...