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  1. ceric

    Brief scraping noise under acceleration

    To debug this, divide-n-conquer. Put your CX5 in Park. Rev the engine to see if you can reproduce the noise. if not, it is the moving parts.. drive shaft, (incl. heat shield contacting it). If yes, it could be engine mount, or tensioner slipping.
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    What's next for the CX-5?

    I don't like what I see in the spy photo. The front end styling looks dated. The wheels look like Mazda's, but what else? The side mirrors don't look like Mazda's. The design around the grille doesn't look Mazda to me.
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    What have I done?

    I like CX5 so much that I got two in my house... :) Mazda has the best overall packages among all Japanese brands in my opinion. Reliability might not be the best but still top notch.
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    Side Mirrors - Problems Reinstalling

    All I wanted to say has been said. Extreme angle and use some grease... ;)
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    Question about red security light on instrument panel (2022 CX-5)

    I have a '22 Turbo. Yes. It is normal. The flashing red key symbol indicates the immoblizer is activated.
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    DIY 2014 Mazda CX-5 Add Smart Key

    Side bar here. Went to Costco last Sunday. Costco allowed a 3rd party to sell a service to create a 2nd fob on site. There was a van outside to do the service. I am sure you will not get a OE Mazda fob. The saleslady said: 1. about $200+ for Mazda. 2. new fob (not OE). 3. cost includes...
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    2017~2025 CX-5 Automatic Transmission service?

    Here in SF Bay Area, drain-n-refill ATF used to cost about $200. A couple yrs ago, it was about $250. Now, maybe $300 with inflation. (oil change was $49, now $99 for comparison) Anyway, $410 seems high even with SF Bay Area high prices. Check other dealers or indie shops, I would suggest...
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    Vibration starts at 35 mph (2013 CX-5 AWD)

    My suggestion is to find another reputed shop to rebalance the tires.
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    2018 CX-5 Transmission fluid change question

    Should be in OM (Owner's manual). You can find one online if you don't own one... a digital version. Avoid doing flushing. Just drain-n-refill. Clean up the pan (debris near magnets). Replace the seal if you have it.
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    Sources for replacement seat? 2014 CX-5

    I agree with wlong01. I had the cloth seats of my '05 Prius (leather seat not available back then) upholstered with leather seat covers I bought from eBay. It worked well for the 7-8 yrs I owned it.
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    New Old Geezer on the Forum Who Didn't Install His Accessories!

    You reminded me that I still have a full body kit for my '16 Mazda6 GT ($400+ I spent on it). It is still sitting in my garage. My wife takes every chance to remind of its existence....
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    How sealed is the transmission? 2020 CX-5

    Only diamond is forever... Even that is debatable.
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    Sources for replacement seat? 2014 CX-5

    Bad shape? Just the cover/surface or other electrical/mechanical issues as well?
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    Mazda USA website malfunctioning?

    Not surprising. Cleaning up cache/history could fix many issues.... (y)
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    How sealed is the transmission? 2020 CX-5

    Pitter, How deep was the water? Was it higher than your tail pipe? Did water go into your tail pipe and reach the CAT? I recall that the manual recommends replacing rear diff fluid if submerged in water. Transmission should be OK.
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    What's next for the CX-5?

    IMHO, Toyota should have come up with a better name than eCVT. I remember when I owned a '05 Prius, Toyota did not call it eCVT. Planetary gears, that was what Toyota called it.
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    Post your Mazda Photos

    Four Mazdas happily get along....
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    Mazda USA website malfunctioning?

    I don't see any issues even w/ Chrome on Window 11. No issue with Edge either.
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