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  1. SparkYellow

    Biennial Torment

    Just now I put stickies on the plug wires so I will be ready to put the new plugs in. The current set saw less than 500 miles in two years but they foul easily from the premix and whatever else is going on. Maybe after dinner. Or tomorrow. What's up with this low DIY drive. 🤦 With my stomach...
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  4. SparkYellow

    2026 Mazda CX-5: Who’s actually getting one?

    Most likely from a separate thread describing the transaction/experience. It was just a few days ago. 🙂
  5. SparkYellow

    OBD Fusion Update

    Thank you! I noticed this morning that it was around 7-9% at highway speed and 16% when 30 mph. On a longer drive yesterday, the log shows fluctuation up to 55%. Sorry to OP about the detour. 🤦
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  7. SparkYellow

    Help - I can't get into my car

    Hope you have restored access!!
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  9. SparkYellow

    OBD Fusion Update

    Thank you that's good to know! 👍 The only 4WD related sensor I found in the Car Scanner Pro app is the coupling solenoid duty cycle with a % value. It was fluctuating between 1% and 14% for the most part of my 2-hr drive this morning. It never showed a steady value. 🤦
  10. SparkYellow

    OBD Fusion Update

    That's very neat! Does it show a second coolant temp value?
  11. SparkYellow

    Help - I can't get into my car

    Some battery chargers detect the voltage on the receiving end and would decline to charge if too low. The one I have has a button that you can press to charge the battery no matter what. It may take awhile, but it can bring the voltage back up to 12v. Also, I just pressed the lock button on my...
  12. SparkYellow

    OBD Fusion Update

    I looked at the developer's site and it seems to mean dealer-level diagnostic. Previously, their Mazda add-on covered model years 1996 through 2024. https://www.obdsoftware.net/software/mazdaenhancedaddon
  13. SparkYellow

    Skyactiv Owners - Who is on their Original Belt Tensioner?

    It will cost me to just have everything checked again (last time was June 25). 😅 Then I still need to order the parts and book the lift. I really don't want to get in there, but if I have to, hopefully just once. But yes I get your point. Will get that one belt (where failure leads to fatal...
  14. SparkYellow

    Skyactiv Owners - Who is on their Original Belt Tensioner?

    Appreciate the nudge. I watched a couple of YT clips and have a rough idea of what is involved. If I have to get in there, I should replace the alternator, starter, and tensioner at the same time. Less than a year ago I was very motivated to refresh fluids and replace worn parts. Somehow I...
  15. SparkYellow

    Skyactiv Owners - Who is on their Original Belt Tensioner?

    My 2.0 will reach 180K miles tomorrow and still on factory belts and tensioner.
  16. SparkYellow

    CX-5 Owner ages?

    I was curious and kept reading. He owns or runs a shop in the gold country part of northern California and claims to be an authorized independent "warranty" service technician. I thought warranty service is available only through dealerships? Anyway, I would understand God complex from...
  17. SparkYellow

    CX-5 Owner ages?

    You're right that it was quick. 😂
  18. SparkYellow

    CX-5 Owner ages?

    Which awful site are you guys talking about, is it a model specific forum? 😲
  19. SparkYellow

    CX-5 Owner ages?

    I wonder where the younger owners are and which platform they use to post and comment.
  20. SparkYellow

    CX-5 Owner ages?

    If you ask the same question in a fb group, the results would be very different. When I was in sales in 2016, the CX-5 was popular among all age groups. 🙂 No turbos back then, only CX-9 was turbo charged.
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