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  1. sm1ke

    What have you done to your CX-9 today?

    I plan to use it at least until I run out. So far I've only applied it twice on my 2018, and it seems like I'll have enough for at least a couple more years. When it runs out, I'll reevaluate, but right now the spray and the occasional ceramic wash and wax from the same company have given me...
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    What have you done to your CX-9 today?

    Installed the Sprint Booster and CorkSport intake from the 2018 onto the 2022, and upgraded the rear turn signal bulbs to LED. Also gave it a quick wash. Here's my To Do list before the snow hits: Diff fluid drain and fill AT fluid drain and fill Engine oil and filter change Apply Cerakote...
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    Mike's 2022 CX-9 Kuro Edition

    Installed the Sprint Booster the other day. I took a little extra time to achieve a cleaner install than I had with the 2018. The wire for the controller runs from the pedal back towards the seat, then up and behind a plastic panel on the center console. It comes out at the steering column, and...
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  8. sm1ke

    Electric seats swappable?

    Hmm I forgot about the rear foglight for EU spec vehicles.. well, at least you know the bumpers are possible. Even if the seat connectors are there, I'm unsure if the seats are "plug and play". I wonder if the functionality would need to be enabled or coded in.
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    Electric seats swappable?

    I think it would probably be easier and cheaper to buy a Mazda6 with electric leather seats, then buy or swap the front bumper.
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    Mike's 2022 CX-9 Kuro Edition

    I think so too! I'm so tempted to swap them back on right now lol Thanks Glaucus. Is your Kuro black, or polymetal gray? I've never been a fan of black wheels, these ones are no exception. They're fine for now, but if the opportunity arises, I'll change it up a bit. This car is a Quebec car...
  11. sm1ke

    Constant Reboot...CMU issue?

    Yes, that's right. Spraying the cleaner on the card's contacts and then inserting and removing the card should clean the contacts in the port a little better than just spraying the cleaner into the port.
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    Poll 2.5T Coolant Leak/Engine Replacement

    Nobody needs to set aside any amount of money if they don't want to. That's just a practical approach that I suggest. And that amount was based on getting the repair done by a Mazda dealership with brand new OEM parts, in Canada. In the US, parts are much cheaper.
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    From the Sith (VW) to the Jedi (Mazda). Insights Welcome

    We have a great community here, but you're asking for some very specific feedback that really, only users from your surrounding locale would be able to provide, with regard to which dealer to visit for the best deals around Philadelphia. I would ask that you exercise a bit more patience as more...
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    Constant Reboot...CMU issue?

    Have you tried cleaning the contacts for the SD card yet? For some, that solved the issue. You can get an electrical contact cleaner from an auto parts store, spray the cleaner on the SD card's contacts, then insert it into the slot and remove it a few times. Spray a bit more cleaner and repeat...
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    Poll 2.5T Coolant Leak/Engine Replacement

    I wouldn't go as far as saying it's guaranteed to happen eventually, but it is true that all 2016-2020 models carry the potential for this issue. My 2018 went 7 years and 140k (87k mi) without this issue. If you're in the US and covered by CSP11, I would buy without hesitation, but I would also...
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    CX-9 2.5T Engine Coolant Leaking TSB

    I think it's very hit or miss. I have seen a few posts from users in Ontario and Quebec have good luck with the repair. After diagnosing the issue at the dealer, they escalated to Mazda Canada, provided the info for the TSB and CSP11, and Mazda Canada covered the full repair. I don't think you...
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    Mike's 2022 CX-9 Kuro Edition

    For sure. The CX-90 is a good car, it's just a bit bigger than I want it to be and I knew I'd miss the style of the CX-9, especially when it comes to the rear. It was definitely out of the blue! I had no real concrete plans to trade it in, but after seeing it in person and taking it for a test...
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    Mike's 2022 CX-9 Kuro Edition

    Thanks guys! The colour combo certainly looks great. I can't wait to give it a proper paint correction and remove all the swirling and minor scratches.
  19. sm1ke

    Mike's 2018 CX-9 Signature

    The 22 has almost 71k on it now. I changed the plugs on the 2018 a few weeks before I traded it in. Those A-premium plugs worked just fine with the CX-9 and the JB4. It was only a few weeks of driving, but its good to see another decent budget alternative to the Mazda OEM plugs.
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    Mike's 2018 CX-9 Signature

    Yup I'll keep you posted. In the meantime you can also keep an eye on the Buy/Sell section of the forum, if you haven't already been watching it.
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