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    "Keyless System Malfunction" warning on dash (2019 CX-5)

    Maybe your keyfob battery went dead...
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    Possible VVT Solenoid issue

    How many miles? Might try a compression check to see if you have a valve or ring problem...
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    How to temporarily disable headlights?

    Tape a paper block over the light.
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    2013 CX-5 Traction, Tire Pressure, Check Engine Light, Trouble Running

    You might have trash or dirt on mass air flow sensor. There are some threads on how to check/clean it...
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    SkyActiv TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

    It is also possible that it is the brake light switch, I think there may be two...
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    30,000-mile service

    Read the owners manual maintenance schedule and follow it.
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    Shut off TCS for a day!

    I bet the brake pad size surface area is proportional to the brake wheel cylinder surface area so the same brake fluid pressure will give the same relative pad surface area braking pressure front vs rear. Anybody know the surface area of the wheel cylinders front and back and turbo? The...
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    Shut off TCS for a day!

    If in a FWD the TSC was creating brake wear why do the back brakes wear first as they are not used by TSC?
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    2017~2025 Extended Idling In Traffic

    The neutral shift strategy was in the transmission theory part of the service manual - old engineer here I like to read technical stuff... You use energy to generate heat. If in neutral you can idle at the same rpm with less fuel than if the engine is dragging the torque converter.
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    2017~2025 Extended Idling In Traffic

    The initial Skyactv Transmission technical/marketing info was that the transmission put itself in neutral when stopped with the brake applied(and the engine/transmission at operating temp, not on a hill etc) to save gas. It would reengage when the foot came off the brake but before you got your...
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    Parasitic battery drain on 2016 Mazda CX-5 Sport. Looking for help

    I have one of these on my lightly driven 2000 Corvette and one on my boat. Son has one on Miata and friend has one, all work well. MOTOPOWER MP00205C 12V 800mA Automatic Battery Charger, Battery Maintainer, Trickle Charger, and Battery Desulfator https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PG6RXLN/
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    SBS/SCBS Warning Light on 2017 CX5 GS?

    It is likely from the camera that is behind the rear view mirror.
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    Low Engine Oil Warning Light on new CX-5

    What's good now is the car checks it own oil level all the time and if low turns on a low oil light so you do not have to check it all the time. I have a 2000 Corvette and it has a known oil ring vibration problem if the rpm is held over 4000 for an extended time. Driving 85 or less I only have...
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    Here's a good Mazda parts department for factory wheels

    With a full size spare it is best to include it in the tire rotation so it wears out with the others and can be replaced at the same time.
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    Cabin noise reduced in 2020s?

    Do you have crossbars on top?
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    Here's a good Mazda parts department for factory wheels

    I have a couple of complete full size new toyo tire, rim, sensors in the for sale section...
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    Deactivate the you're too close auto brake "feature"

    If you turn on you turn signal before crossing the lane line it should not shake your steering wheel. That way is will also check the lane you are entering to make sure you did not overlook someone...
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    CX-5 Turbo Engines - Are They Forged Internals?

    If you click on the link it says the Turbo like the 2.5 does not have forged crank but if you click on the right for the 2.5 it says the 2.5 has forged crank and forged rods. Both from the same site both can not be correct...
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    The Future of the CX-5 - Strategic?

    Consider that the dealer makes more money on AWD.
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