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    2007~2015 CX-9 Doors lock/unlock rapidly on their own in frigid temps

    Any idea what would cause the door locks to open and close over and over all by themselves in frigid weather only. Fist we used the remote start and when we went to the car we couldn't get in and could here the locks moving. Somehow finally we got the back and side door open and crawled in with...
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    When to change shocks and struts?

    2008 cx9 115K Trying to figure out if I need front shocks and struts. It "kinda" feels like I might need them when driving over rough pavement or potholes. It seems like it might be making a noise or hitting a little hard, but then again not really. The car doesn't float when driving at any...
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    Changing the water pump to be on the safe side

    I have a 2008 cx9 (3.7) I'm wondering if it's worth it to be proactive and change the water pump and timing chain to be proactive. Everything seems to be working fine now but I'm reading horror stories about water pump failures and catastrophic engine failure after 100K miles Is it worth it...
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    Key fob program procedure (2008 CX-9)?

    2008 CX-9, looking for the procedure to program my new key fob. Do I need the other keys? If so do they need to be reprogramed at the same time or should I reprogram them to help with connecting with the car? They're starting to not work.
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    Chipped key...Do I need to go to dealer for programming?

    If I order a new key, do I need to go to the dealer to get it programmed or is there a way to do it myself or a cheaper option other than a dealer? Not the credit card fob which I know there are procedures I can do myself...Just a blank key I will have cut and need programmed. Dealer says I...
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    2007~2015 CX-9 Key won't communicate with car...Aggravation!

    My key fob barely works anymore. It's a 2008 and getting old. I need to dangle it around the dashboard in hopes it communicates with the car. Sometimes the key indicator on the dash turns green and starts sometimes not and I need to put the key in the ignition. It's nothing but aggravating. I...
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    converting AWD to 2WD...at dealer now could use some help ASAP

    Dealer pulled transfer case and said tranny splines are shot. THey want to put i back together with the old Transfer case and I'll drive it out the same way I drove it in pissing away the labor. They said the new transfer case would do nothing Someone mentioned in another thread to leave the...
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    CX-9 Transfer case or something else?

    I'm getting a clunking noise coming from the front end. I" thought" it was from the transfer case as I lost rear wheel drive a few years ago but have been driving it. ( no clunking all this time) I'm also getting burning oil smell from time to time which I thought may be coming from the TC fluid...
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    Getting bad transfer case covered

    I have the transfer case issue that is a know problem. First I lost all wheel drive now its clunking. It was a certified vehicle but I didnt notice the issue until a few months after it expired as I never drive in the snow or need all wheel drive. The dealer gave me the big FU and wouldnt help...
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    Cx9 smart key replacement

    I have a 2008 cx9. I have both keys but the key is getting loose and I'm afraid it will slide out and get lost. From what I think I know its way cheaper to get a new key if you have both so before I lose one I want to get another spare. So my questions are: Can I switch from the credit card...
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    lots of brake fluid in power steering reservior...HELP

    Like a dumb ass I added brake fluid to the power steering reservoir. And not a little. I bought a Harbor Freight vacuum kit and I stuck a full bottle of brake fluid sticking out of the top of the reservoir while I was bleeding the brakes so I didn't run out. (like your supposed to) I got held up...
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    Buying a new credit card smart key

    I had a scare where I lost both my smart keys.Then I found one and now I found them both and want to buy an extra to be on the safe side.I've read where if you have 2 keys I can do it myself.I also thought I read I need to go to the dealer even with the 2 keys?I read to buy one on Ebay.Looking...
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    Rotor suggestions please

    I have a 08 cx9 need rotors and pads.Im looking for suggestions.Autozone has duralast are they any good.Im reading some use centric.Tirerack has there cheapest ones for half the price of Autozone.What should I get?
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    Falkon 912 or wrangler hp?

    Tire time.I can get a good deal on the falcon 912 local.Or get the wrangler hp for even less.I live on long Island.Sometimes we get alot of snow,sometimes none.I also live on a hill.I need tires that will pull a boat up a wet boat ramp. Do the more expensive Falcons= a better tire?
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