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  1. dlarkin_dc

    Broke LED brake light? Really?!

    Just learned at state safety inspection the 3rd brake light, the LED brake lamp on the top of the rear windsheild/tail gatelift, is not working on my '07/88k Has this failed for anyone else; was it a lose connection or an actually broken light? Looking for some ideas what to expect before...
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    2nd row captain seats and cargo cover?

    Does sound like it could look wierd, but is that so wierd it'd be an issue? You could drop in a sheet of wood/plastic behind the chairs to block the gap. Or maybe just velcro in a vinyl curtain... all sorts of creative solutions.
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    As much "mess" amd noise our local foxes make, they keep squirrels away from the cars!
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    LED Headlights in a Mazda5?

    Thanks for the feedback on tne Sealight S1! So many LED lamps, it's like a lottery.
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    Ah yeah, tis the season for studs! I've always been impressed with how well the 5 does on packed snow and ice.
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    Mazda5 sound deadening complete

    Butyl doesn't smell, whereas bedliner, bitumen and asphalt based products aren't for confined spaces because of stinky carcinogens.
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    Well after a LONG time away, we may be getting a 2017 GS model

    Never know anyone owning a jeep that wasn't plauged by problems, basic mechanic and electrical stuff too. Having a reliable car will be a welcome relief. Good luck on the test drive!
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    Flat battery issue

    Are there any aftermarket items installed? Amp/sub, video screen?
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    Mazda5 sound deadening complete

    Thanks! I was figuring/hoping just 1 lb should be effective after deadening and closed cell foam on the floors. Wheel arches next!
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    Mazda5 sound deadening complete

    About to do the the MLV step here... wondering if you can recall the rating, 1lb, 2lb, etc. that MLV was.
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    Handling with 2nd & 3rd row removed?

    I drove around on slow local roads to get a feel for the differences... roll, stopping distance, take off, and how I'd have to adjust my driving. Frankly, driving empty with the seats out was a de-light 🤦‍♂️
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    So, let's talk about "wind noise"

    Tackling the wind noise, yeah 17 years later! The more I work on infiltration from floor and doors the louder the wind noise gets! Okay, it just seems like it. I've seen a couple approaches online - sellers saying to use window deflectors, a YouTube DIYer adding extra weather stripping for...
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    2008 Mazda5 - Common Front End Repair Parts?

    Son wrecked the front end of Mazda 5... hmm, that does sound very familliar 🤔 If you're going to patch it up yourself, online junk yards are gonna have parts. Even body shops and dealers use these for body repair. You may even get lucky with a color match bumper. A few that came up on a search...
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    Handling with 2nd & 3rd row removed?

    The cavern! Barely any difference... basically felt fine, empty or with 850# load. 🤷‍♂️ If anything it had less roll and behaved better at highway speeds.
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    Rough ride fix?

    Miles? Curent struts? Soft doesn't sound like a good idea for handling and safety as the 5 is already hard on shocks as it's a stretched up tall 3. I've found KYB Excel G are OE performance and better than OE durability/longevity. Extra insulating from road surface is more tire wall. The...
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    Handling with 2nd & 3rd row removed?

    That's my top issue with this trip, the 1183 lb capacity limit. I've got a spreadsheet with the weight of each box, the two passengers, minus removed car seats. I'll make sure the center of gravity stays low and centered. I'm hoping to avoid renting a full size suv for the trip, which'd be...
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    Handling with 2nd & 3rd row removed?

    Thanks! Great to hear its doable. What's a surpise is the weight - it only weighs as much as one of the middle row seats!
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    Handling with 2nd & 3rd row removed?

    Has anyone pulled both rows and can give me an idea of what handling is like? Ihave a trip with a large load coming up and I could use the extra space. I've often pulled one or both middle seats and could feel the marginal difference in weight, but also taking out the rears would feel moreso...
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    Decades ago I had a relative that was a dealer for Monroe and would fix us up with anything but was very clear that he wouldn't ever use them in his car. The one time I did, I could barely notice the difference with the new shocks from the old leaking ones. That was a low saloon car, I can't...
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