The thread in question about cloning a key fob and the security or lack there of.
https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/doors-auto-lock-too-fast.123876254/post-6737968
@sm1ke not sure if it is a regional thing, the independent shops in my area do not allow customer provided parts. That is to say the parts for the repair must be sourced by the repair shop. I guess this does a few things. 1) the shop can control the quality of the part; thus provide a...
You are definitely correct. I guess it all depends on your level of comfort for security.
as far back as 2008
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/code-grabbers-remote-keyless-entry/
from 2017
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/keyless-entry-car-hack,news-25022.html...
page 3-14 in the owner's manual I think is where the reading starts:
https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/pdf/owners-optimized/2020/cx-5/2020-cx-5-owners-manual.pdf
From the interactive manual, you want SAFETY --> Advanced keyless entry system...
there are ready made products.. sure for the house.. but can be easily adapted for the use case.
https://ubackoff.com/pepper-spray-alarm-system-the-robber-stopper/
confirmed aftermarket availability for the GEN2
https://www.skid-plate.com/mazda-cx5-skid-plate
https://corksport.com/skidplate-for-2017-and-up-cx5.html
these and a couple more in that handy knowledge sharing document.
unfortunately it doesn't seem anyone makes a COMPLETE skid set like this...
Also I think the Autel line of products - find one that fits your budget and needs:
https://tinyurl.com/yjkp4dsu
I think the Autel ML629 would be a good balance of features and price.
https://tinyurl.com/3zzzje35
though with this note:
"★NOTE: MD806 Pro/ML629,etc. handheld tool support...
Confirmed at 198.60:
https://www.fruugo.us/thinkcar-car-diagnostic-tools-thinkscan-plus-s2-obd2-automotive-scanner-auto-diagnosis-scan-airbag-dpf-reset-obd-2-free-update/p-59507573-122271447
find all the Thinkcar products here:
https://mythinkcar.com/
you can find PLENTY of sellers here...
If under warranty and you have time have the dealer do it -- because well why not.
if those conditions are not valid for you then:
https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/firmware-70-00-367a.123872530/
and then you will have the joy of reading these types of threads...
this seems to be related to the entertainment boot sequence and timing. several threads about firmware and SiruiusXM. My guess is that there is a race condition where the entertainment system calls for the antenna power or signal before the system is actually ready for signal input and then...
I can appreciate the care and concern for the vehicle and the research into the products used. Use the oil, it meets the minimal requirements. In the future when you DIY the process you can hand pick the best dino blood money can buy. Me personally an Exxon product would never be used in any...
the official Mazda resource at 24.95 for 24 hours is your best source currently.
https://www.mazdaserviceinfo.com/
perhaps someone with a bit of data archiving knowledge could purchase the access and make an offline copy. :)
My clarification was only because a person could screw the bolt in and then attach a slide hammer and think that was the proper technique. @pigvet and report back to the success of removal?