Here is what you need to install it properly and have everything work as it should.....
http://chrisb.users.superford.org/Mazda_CX-9/Projects/Stereo/Stereo_Upgrade.html
Been tied up for the past 6 months, so haven't done much to the 9, but.....
In late April had the master cylinder replaced. Then in late May had the ABS module & left outer tie rod replaced, brake fluid flushed & 4 wheel alignment done.
Good like new'ish. 👍
Na. Higher mileage is not as bad as most think. Low mileage can be even worse. Looking forward to hitting 300,000 next year.
My last car (2002 Pontiac Grand Prix), bought it at 185,000 km, and sold it at 415,000 km. It had the 4T65E transmission that the haters said was done for. Pfff...
No. I bought it 3 years ago with 239,000 km. Since then I have done the brakes, changed ALL fluids a few times. Other than that just adding my personal touch.
Two things that might be major to some..... the previous owner let a rear control arm bolt get loose and it hogged out the mounting...
The water pump issue was never fixed. The amount of reported failures is small compared to the amount of 9's on the road. ALL fluids need to be changed at regular intervals, and ignore the "lifetime fluid" claims in the manual.
My 2009 has 283,000km on her and she is going strong. <knock on wood>
Was bored at work so came up with a game plan for some lighting in the glove box. To keep it simple, I decided not to have a switch, but rather use the dome light circuit, as I have already added a light in the kick panel, so the wiring was right there. For the amount I foresee needing a light...