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    Bose factory amp direct upgrade

    I replace my whole Bose system. 2018 gt cx5. you will need to find a harness and tap into the factory amp. and yes you will need a dsp. line out converter. So not to loose any of the factory infotainment system wheel controls etc. . I got my harness from john thru u tube . If i can find his...
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    Would swapping a 2018 CX-5 alternator with a 2019 Turbo version work?

    Hi I am thinking to replace my alternator before it fails . I have replaced my Bose system with aftermarket speaker and amps. I want to use an alternator with a little more power. I have a 2018 GT CX-5 . I'm think of swapping it with a 2019 alternator with turbo which has 50 more amps. 100 amp...
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    Strange 2.5T Engine misfire problem w/multiple choice answer game. Come play.

    have you check your gas. have you change where you buy your gas. Or maybe you got a bad batch from Iran. LOL
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    How to completely disable cylinder deactivation?

    have you tried a transmision relearn procedure. There are vid on Utube on doing this. Its worth a try. or just do a full factory reset of your ECU.
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    Difference between CX-5 alternators (looking to upgrade)

    yes mine had the bose system but it wasnt good enpugh for me. have the GTS. so thats not what the extra 50 amps are for. Ill probably be ok with the stock alteranator with just the big three cable upgrade, at least my light arent diming when im pumping the bass. I just feel i maybe puting a...
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    Difference between CX-5 alternators (looking to upgrade)

    yeah . ive ben looking at both alt. the alternators look very simular. the only difrence that i can see is the amp. ome is 100 and the other is 150 , Im assuming due to the turbo on the 2019. my concern that they made have change the pin wiring to accomadate for the turbo booster. it the same...
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    Difference between CX-5 alternators (looking to upgrade)

    Thank you I appreciate the feedback. I’ll look into the capacitor. I did do the big three upgrade which are the ground cables you’re talking about thanks again
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    Difference between CX-5 alternators (looking to upgrade)

    What is the difference between a 2018 and 2019 CX-5 alternator besides the amp. I am looking to upgrade my alternator for more amps. To accommodate for aftermarket sound system. I know that the 2019 and up uses a 150 amp alt. vs my 2018 non turbo that used 100 amp alt. I'm thinking I could just...
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    How to completely disable cylinder deactivation?

    I replace the filter and the fluid. I did not drain it completely i did not drain what was left in the converter. Just drain and filter replacement. Rest ECU. So it would do a relearn the trans. shift and idle.
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    How to completely disable cylinder deactivation?

    no such thing. I replace mine every +60 to 75k. The first change i did at 40k to remove the break in period and any metal shaving . They sell the filter for a reason. 2018 cx5 GTS
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    Reset ECU. Does it help?

    i have a 2018 cx5 GT which was hesitating when i gave it gas . i recently installed a axle back from racing beats. i did the ecu relearned and it runs better than it ever did from factory. i'm waiting for the fix for the recall on the cylinder deactivation . and i think ill be ok.. the ecu...
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