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  1. dlarkin_dc

    OEM Dash CD Player Stopped

    Some stock head units with USB can handle lossless 48bit 24kHz files. Does anyone know the USB files formats in the Mazda 5 with USB for audio?
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    Mazda5 6MT - dare I call it a build thread yet

    Surreal is what it is! But I've seen a few times. I have another couple of long drives coming up, empty and loaded, and I'll track those trips.
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    Mazda5 6MT - dare I call it a build thread yet

    2007 4-speed AT 2.3 I calculated 36.4mpg on miles and pump data for a long steady speed highway drive. That seemed incredible, so pragmaticaly fudging the data downward I couldn't get below 34mpg.
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    Clunking/Grinding noise from rear passenger wheel

    The high scraping noise sounds like something rubning on the stone guard and the repeated thunk could be a stone embedded in the back of the disc. I've had that happen.
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    Mazda5 6MT - dare I call it a build thread yet

    Nice!!! I've been thinking about a nice big screen ugrade from by broke Pio HU. I've calcaulated 36mpg too, unloaded and all highway.
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    AC Cutting Out

    Oh yeah, intermittent is the worst. A case of all-dead is better than mostly dead!
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    Need help with stutter and stalling issue

    IME Stalling while idling is a dirty MAF sensor. Give the throttle body a clean and verify its working well when your in that vicinity.
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    Hard crank, won't continue running

    Not a solution but any car that's been parked, consider a critter is involved... nest in the intake or exhaust. If you can share a clip video or sound that might help us help you.
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    Mazda5 6MT - dare I call it a build thread yet

    Wow! That's a lot of great detailed work!
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    I just put those Sealights in another car low beam. Wow. A lot better than even the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs. Thanks for the suggestion!
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    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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