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  1. LeeShadow

    JDM rear low profile headrests

    Same thing for the 2016--center one doesn't fit the other two rear seats. Beyond the rear visibility improvements, I just think the lower profile headrests are more attractive. They can also help with the back seats folding down more horizontal depending on how far back the front seats might...
  2. LeeShadow

    Errors from morning frost/condensation

    Isn't at least the radar cruise control located in the front grille emblem? The sensors behind the mirror are for rain and also for Smart City Brake support, which is one of the icons in your other error. Maybe try wiping the frost off the front Mazda emblem to see if that stops the cruise...
  3. LeeShadow

    JDM rear low profile headrests

    I'd interpret that as not wanting to give info that would permit a potential customer from buying the product elsewhere. Did they provide pricing to you? I replaced my 2016's rear headrests with the lower profile Japan version, and would love to do the same with my Sig. Depending on the...
  4. LeeShadow

    2013~2016 Anyone know where the hands free mic is connected on a Bose system?

    If I recall correctly from my 2016, the regular hands-free mic connects into the back of the HU itself, but then there is also the Bose AudioPilot mic which I'm pretty sure connects directly to the Bose amp. There are some pretty good historical threads on here with wiring diagrams and...
  5. LeeShadow

    Dash Cam Adhesive Pads Continually Failing--What's Worked for Yours?

    Nope! One of the two wires you see in the pics is for the rear cam (runs through the headliner) and the other is the power, which I ran under the front edge of the liner to the A pillar and down behind and into the driver's footwell area. Correction from original response: I used a product...
  6. LeeShadow

    Dash Cam Adhesive Pads Continually Failing--What's Worked for Yours?

    Here you go, GaryMx. FYI, the 3M Dual Lock has been holding up well through the FL summer heat. A tiny bit of droop, but nothing terrible yet. https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=221650&d=1571577958...
  7. LeeShadow

    2017~2025 Frequent staining Signature interior

    I've had a similar issue in my cars on both my and the passenger's side with whitish marks on the upper inner door edge from resting forearms/elbows. Always assumed that some of us just slough off dead skin cells more than others. (wink) Not suggesting ever doing this on leather, but for the...
  8. LeeShadow

    Possible to Order a CX-5 with Port-Installed Options?

    This was way back in 2005-6, but I ordered my MX-5 from the factory via a dealer and it included both factory and port added options. I was highly discouraged by the dealer in trying to do so, and had to put down a hefty deposit, but I ended up eventually getting exactly what I wanted on my new...
  9. LeeShadow

    Need advice on scrubbing muddy wheel wells

    I've used a power washer to clean cruddy wheel wells...maybe a neighbor has one to borrow if you don't own one. You might want to start with a less powerful nozzle and work up to stronger ones, to avoid potentially damaging anything beyond the wells themselves. Key will probably be to...
  10. LeeShadow

    Mystery found under engine

    Not sure what it is either, but it unfortunately looks like it may have been broken off from wherever it came, based upon the way the plastic looks on the flat end. So, maybe look over 2014 CX-5 parts schematics for that general area of the vehicle, but keeping in mind that it may just be part...
  11. LeeShadow

    Tropical Storm Warning won't go away

    Sorry, laughing in recognition as I had this same issue with my car and my iPhone. I finally figured out I had to hit "Details" or whatever the other option is besides "Close" to make it STAPH. (yippy)
  12. LeeShadow

    Smooth Wheel

    This seems a bit strange to me...I don't find the steering wheel too smooth at all. It has adequate grip for my tastes, and I have no worries about losing control due to the surface being too smooth. That's the only real factor of which I can think that might cause an actual issue, versus just...
  13. LeeShadow

    Trim / storage box removal

    Helped a friend who also had a 2016 replace that cubby with one of the aftermarket slotted inserts. If I recall correctly, it does just pop out, but took some significant force due to the clips. And you have to be very careful to not damage the dash around it, but at least for us, using just...
  14. LeeShadow

    Manual Key

    Avoidin Deer, thank you! I bring the actual key with me, so I guess when I unlock the car door manually with it, that action probably resets the suspension feature, as I can immediately start the car (even before the use of the Faraday bag). I don't even have to put the aux key back in the fob...
  15. LeeShadow

    2019 CX-5 low, rear red reflectors: Replace w/ lighted brake/tail units?

    The OEM rear fog lights for other markets appear to be brighter than the tail lights, which is no surprise for something meant to add visibility. I wonder if one could circumvent any regulatory concerns for the US by simply matching/duplicating the rear tail lights' brightness and activity...
  16. LeeShadow

    Manual Key

    I've read that there is supposedly a low-range passive RFID chip built into the fob or aux key that allows that backup start process to work when the fob battery is dead.
  17. LeeShadow

    Manual Key

    Yes, two is standard here...I would hope/expect that's true anywhere, given that a backup fob and having one for another driver is a fairly standard expectation. You may do better expense-wise if you ask the dealer ahead of your new car delivery that you'd like a 3rd fob programmed...if not on...
  18. LeeShadow

    Manual Key

    Hmmm...I've tested the door unlock button before, and that's definitely disabled. But never tested the rear hatch on my new one--good catch! Just tested...nope, seems all the external buttons are disabled when the fob's locked inside the car.
  19. LeeShadow

    Manual Key

    Not sure what year and thus key fob you might have, but: for situations where I don't want to deal with the bulk of the entire advanced keyless fob or where it may be exposed to a lot of moisture, I pull the auxiliary key and only bring that with me after manually locking the car with it. I...
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