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    Mazda "Connect" Navigation System in 2016 and beyond (Good Read, Trust me)

    My wife was looking to buy a new car... I suggested a '16 CX-5 (as she really likes my car.) However, after seeing the nightmares I went through with my '14's "tech package" (and it was never resolved enough for me - I ended up replacing the head unit), and then seeing in this thread that...
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    New owner (maybe?) + Recall Notice!?

    You are too generous. Corporate America isn't proactive for the customer benefit - they are being proactive for liability concerns. Remember that we live in the Land of Litigation. If they continue to sell the vehicle while they "know" about the problem, and someone gets rear ended, goes to...
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    New owner (maybe?) + Recall Notice!?

    I don't think the recall has been issued yet. There's a "Stop Sales" in preparation for a recall. I'm sure the dealerships just LOVE this... they have hundreds of thousands of dollars of stock on their lots that they can't sell, and have no instructions yet on how t fix so they CAN be sold...
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    Does CX-5 always start in AWD?

    Really, I think the problem isn't just the negative people. For some reason, this forum has two groups of polar opposites who are vocal... the fanboys who think Mazda can do no wrong, and the ones that complain about EVERYTHING. Sadly, if a person has a single problem and posts about it, the...
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    Change automatic transmission fluid?

    Mazda claims "lifetime" transmission fluid, but they don't warranty the transmission (in the US) beyond 5 years or 60k miles. Perhaps they only mean the "lifetime of the warranty"?
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    Installing A Dash Cam

    I am not a lawyer. I don't work for a lawyer or even associate with them. For anything beyond a GUESS, contact a lawyer. My guess: That's going to vary from region to region based on regional laws... and also vary on the type of case and the whims of a judge. For example, in some areas, the...
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    Why does it say BOSE and they SUCK so much?

    That makes perfect sense. As you start to accelerate, and until the sound particles gain the momentum to keep up, they'll drop behind. You are actually moving faster than the sound... If you were to drive in reverse, you'd notice the sound seeming to move towards the front of the car...
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    Why does it say BOSE and they SUCK so much?

    You might end up waiting longer than you expect... The "bose" dash speakers have been using the same connector since the 2013 models, and there still aren't any adapters or harnesses for them. It's not difficult if you don't mind a bit of soldering (to remove the plugs from the garbage bose...
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    Moonroof - WTH ... it does not self close?

    If you really need to troll these forums, maybe you shouldn't be typing on this forum. Leaving the sunroof open is a pretty common mistake. I see people doing it ALL the time. I even do it myself on occasion (but I'm lucky enough to have a garage to park in, so it's not a big deal.) Oh, and...
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    Unbelievable dealer emblem

    Chiseled the car paint? And no damage? WOW... When working "the deal" in buying a new car, I grab random number out of thin air (such as $100), and ask them if they want to send me that amount each month or if they'd prefer to just deduct a lump sum 60 months worth from the cost of the car...
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    Road Salt

    One thing about rinsing salt from the underside of your car: a poor rinse is actually worse than no rinse at all. The poor rinse will just dissolve the salt and let it creep into all the cracks and crevices without washing it away.
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    Rotating tires at home

    On the AWD jacking diagram, is that rear point a direct contact with the rear differential? No problem with the car tipping to one side with this method?
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    Ignition Startup Hesitation

    A car battery on a non-running vehicle with 0 load should show around 12 1/2 volts. 12.4v is on the lower end of a good battery. It'd be closer to 12.7v if brand new. However, it still might not be producing the proper amperage. Many auto parts stores do "free" battery testing. I'd bring it...
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    Pioneer AVH-4000 NEX Install

    Any update? Did everything work out for you? By sharing your experiences (both positive and negative) you help the next person... Take care Gary
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    back seat creaking...

    Update: Took it to the dealership this morning, and they determined that the noise was coming from a hinge. They claimed that they lubed the hinges and all is well... The actual service order states: I've verified that the noise is now gone, but I have a very hard time believing that it was...
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    PAC RP4-MZ11 adapter to basic touchscreen model question

    I don't have the MP4 paperwork in front of me... (and it sounds like you have a different revision of the adapter anyway.. mine didn't have RCA plugs.) The antenna adapter should have two "wires" coming out of it. One is a plug that goes into the HU. The other needs to be connected to wiring...
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    back seat creaking...

    I just looked up the rear seat in the service manual... Wow, getting that thing out just to LOOK underneath (to see what is making the noise) will be a major PITA for the dealership. It makes matters even worse when you consider that they might have to take it out, see what's wrong, order a...
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    No switched 12V outlet??

    It would be helpful if you told us more about your CX-5. In particular, what year and trim level (and options)?
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    back seat creaking...

    I'm at 22 months (20k), but I just ran it over to the dealership anyway. The service "adviser" repeated the problem and went ahead and made an appointment. He thinks that it might be covered under the 3/36 bumper to bumper (or that Mazda will just say "too bad.") There's no TSB that we found...
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    back seat creaking...

    I've started to notice that the back seat in my 2014 is starting to make creaking (groaning?) noises when anyone sits back there (and moves around.) I can repeat the noise with the engine off by just opening the back door and putting varying amounts of pressure (with my arms/hands) on seat...
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