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    Prices for a full brake job? 2018 CX-5

    if you go to rockauto, you can get front and rear pads for $40 (power stop) and four centric rotors for $100. $140 total! If you can’t diy, find a local mechanic and I bet he will charge you $400 to do the job, all in, half the dealer price. I don’t know why anyone would resurface or turn a...
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    Alternator output voltage 13.6V - Is that ok? 2021 CX-5

    you can get something like this to monitor your voltage in real time while driving and when it’s parked if you plug it into the live 12v port in the armrest. An alternator should be putting out 13.9-14.4 generally. with car sitting off, voltage shouldn’t drop below 12.4, or it means about...
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    2019 CX-5 Keyfob dying

    Test the batteries with a meter, should be 3.3 or higher. If they go to 3.1, you’ll get a low bat warning.
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    DIY CX-5 Battery Installation

    I’m still going strong on my original 2018 and 2019 batteries. 2018 reads 12.6 after sitting a while, 2019 reads 12.45. I realize that’s not under load, but usually when a battery reads below 12.4, it’s getting time to replace it. I keep a jump starter in my cars so I’m not worried about the...
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    Mazda Dealership alternatives to get 50,000 Mile Checkup?

    As best i can tell from the manual, there basically is no maintenance needed on this car, except oil changes, tire rotation, cabin and engine filter and spark plugs, which I think are like 100k miles. Couldn’t be simpler. Brake fluid has nothing to do with mileage, it’s ~3 years. I don’t see...
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    DIY CX-5 Battery Installation

    We also have a 2018 sport, looks the same as my 2019.
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    DIY CX-5 Battery Installation

    Here’s my 2019 touring. Looks lIke mine is a little more forward.
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    DIY CX-5 Battery Installation

    I just looked at my 2019 touring and it doesn’t look like it will be a problem, but I’m not sure. It seems that there is room to move the positive wiring harness out of the way so the battery can be slid forward and then tilted up from the back and lifted out. What am I missing.
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    2020 CX-5 GT - New Android Auto rolling out for 2023?

    Get in my car this morning, figured I’ll give the assistant another chance. Say ok google and all of a sudden it works. I don’t know if it’s AA or the pixel that is the issue, but what a mess. Phone did not receive any updates and I didn’t change any settings.
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    2020 CX-5 GT - New Android Auto rolling out for 2023?

    You connect via Bluetooth or a usb cable? I use the cable so my phone can also charge.
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    2020 CX-5 GT - New Android Auto rolling out for 2023?

    Yes, when not in the car, the google assistant works just fine without touching the phone. when in the car, I say ok google, I hear a beep and then nothing. Something is blocking the assistant while in the car.
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    2020 CX-5 GT - New Android Auto rolling out for 2023?

    I just tested my wife’s iPhone 14 and Siri is hands free, no need to push a button. Something is up with AA and/or my pixel
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    Woe Is Me

    If the brake pads need replacing so often, the caliper would likely be bad and the wheel would be coated in black dust, and most liKelly your rotors would be shot too. Sounds pretty fishy to me.
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    CX-5 Jack points, Pinchweld Heights, Bottlejacks and Pucks

    it doesn’t come with the jack, just the pads.
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    CX-5 Jack points, Pinchweld Heights, Bottlejacks and Pucks

    I use this with a floor jack on the pinch welds. Seems to work fine, but I think maybe the metal pinch weld blocks would be better. I also place a jack stand under the cross member for added safety. FIVE BANANAS Jack Rubber Pad, Car Black Anti-Slip Rail Pinch Weld Adapter Support Block Heavy...
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    2020 CX-5 GT - New Android Auto rolling out for 2023?

    hands free saying ok google used to work before the latest update. Now it doesn’t. I liked it and much prefer it. Hope they fix it. There are so many other things wrong with the new pixels, I don’t even know where to start. I had a 2xl for like 5 years, worked flawlessly. Upgraded to a 6 pro...
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