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    Sump plug fallen out on my Mazda 5 2008

    Hi, Just checking my sanity but is there any way for a sump plug on a Mazda 5 to fall out other than not being tighten properly during the last service? My wife returned home after picking up our daughter from her drama class and when she pulled onto the drive I could see a pool of oil under...
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    Disconnecting headlight

    Great tip - thanks! Got the headlight out ready to bake and then realised my oven was too small....doh!
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    Disconnecting headlight

    Thank you all so much for your help. I have now managed to disconnect ready to bake so I can take it apart and clean the lens inside. Must seem such a newbie question!!
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    Disconnecting headlight

    Hi, I am having real trouble disconnecting a headlight wire so I can take the headlight out to bake it. Here is a picture of it: I am worried about pulling it too hard that I break - is there a technique to getting this apart? Thanks Jay
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    Foggy headlight unit

    Thanks for the reply Davicho - are there any guides on how to remove the headlight and bake it?
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    Foggy headlight unit

    Hi, Here is the headlight in question: I originally thought it was due to moisture so tried leaving the rubber seal off the back of the unit so the sun could burn it off but this didn't work. I think it could be smoke deposits as I have an issue with a bulb and bulb holder so any ideas how...
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    Airbag Error Code 42 - 4 long flashes followed by 2

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I managed to get it out by soaking in WD40 overnight and heating it with a gas torch. I also successfully managed to replace the front crash sensor with a used one from a breakers and the air bag light has gone! If anyone has the same issue please feel free to...
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    Airbag Error Code 42 - 4 long flashes followed by 2

    Hi, I have a Mazda 5 2008 that has the airbag error code 42 so have a look at the sensor and have found one of the pins has disintegrated. However, I managed to break the head of the second bolt when I was taking the shield off to get to the sensor. Here is a photo: Any ideas how I can...
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