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    Mazda Connect Firmware 74.00.230A (now .324A)

    Question for those of you with v74.x in North America. Recently rented a new Mazda in Israel, and noticed CarPlay there didn't exhibit the same restrictions (e.g. no keyboard / limited length lists when the car is in motion). I was wondering if it is a regional difference, or MazdaConnect...
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    Hitch Installation on 2018 CX-9 -- lower panel safe to remove?

    Looking at the hitch installation video from eTrailer -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNkDen6Def4 -- they mention that the lower trip plate is going to stay off. It seems like that plate assembly keeps the middle of the bumper cover attached to the frame. Is it okay to keep this cover off...
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    CX-9 Front radar sensor replacement?

    They weren't much help when discussing the easily chipping paint, but I guess it's worth a try. Are they known to help in these cases?
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    CX-9 Front radar sensor replacement?

    Part is 75% of the cost. Haven't found the specific part online. Finding something like this -- https://www.prioritymazdaparts.com/oem-parts/mazda-sensor-unit-radar-ghp967xa1f?origin=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2efrBRD3ARIsAEnt0eiA-HvAbjpj66zMsR_6FXoGDv5w2WIFd4YXoo5rWUo2MXSCvWYEkvkaApAmEALw_wcB - seems...
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    CX-9 Front radar sensor replacement?

    Thanks, that's a good idea. It's the first one with AA/CP support; been meaning to try upgrading before all this started. I've also seen that it may be the battery -- so will try swapping it, just in case.
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    CX-9 Front radar sensor replacement?

    Over 36k miles. Yea, the continued warning confused me. Regular cruise works.
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    CX-9 Front radar sensor replacement?

    An issue popped up today, which, depending on its resolution may determine whether my first Mazda will become my last Mazda. Smart Brake System Malfunction / Front Radar Sensor System Malfunction started popping up. I've seen both previously, though they always go away after restart. This time...
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    Tire replacement recommendation (current generation CX-9)

    Ah, good to know. The dealership said today the OEMs are good for a little while longer (not bad, with 45.5k miles on them!), so will skip the Bridgestone's and wait till Costco has a Michelin sale.
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    Tire replacement recommendation (current generation CX-9)

    The amount of miles logged on BFGoodrich is still relatively small. I'm in Florida, so snow is less of a concern. Looking at thread life reviews on Premier, I probably will skip it. So it is between Defender and Alenza Plus.
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    Tire replacement recommendation (current generation CX-9)

    Costco has a special on Bridgestone Alenza Plus -- I may jump on that, or hold on until they have a sale on Michelin Defender or Premier LTX. Reports on which one of the three is better vary quite a bit.
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    Rear camera problems since Android Auto update?

    I've been having a problem, where putting the car in reverse doesn't bring the camera on. Restarting the car doesn't help, but the infotainment 3-button reboot does bring it back. The problem had started since upgrading to Android Auto/replacing the USB ports. Since rebooting the software...
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    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    Just called the three local dealerships. Only one had the part for CX-9 available today, and they wanted $510 OTD. The other two said they'll be doing it for $399+tax, but don't have a part yet. I've waited two years, may wait a bit longer ...
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    Liftage proximity lock

    A very annoying thing with my 2016 CX-9: proximity lock works great, as long as the last thing closed is one of the doors. If the last thing closed is the liftgate, the car never locks. Is there any way around this?
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    No Android Auto until 2019+

    Like, using Waze? Music app that isn't buggy and slow as hell? Voice control that doesn't suck? Right, it's all much better on the 5" phone screen.
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    No Android Auto until 2019+

    That pretty much settles what the car I'm buying this year will be. Not Mazda.
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    Disable Gracenote on a 2017 CX-5 GT

    I only use the "Folder" navigation of the flash drive, which (thankfully) becomes available right away. It takes MzdConnect/Gracenote up to 5 minutes to index the entire drive, and make the other options (Artist/Genre/etc) available. Ironically, before that happens the system would show the...
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    Disable Gracenote on a 2017 CX-5 GT

    Sounds like a reasonable limit ... for a 2009 car. My 2013 Civic was able to handle a 160GB iPod with not much trouble. So annoying -- today it started the playback before Gracenote crap loaded, showing the proper artwork for the song. A couple minutes later ... some generic crap shows up.
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    Disable Gracenote on a 2017 CX-5 GT

    Yep, doesn't seem like disabling Gracenote works with the latest version of Mazda Connect. *Really* wish I could kill it - besides the slow load times (10-30 seconds, most time), it does override art covers and at times, tags.
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    2017 CX-5 GT Prem. - Infotainment V59 SLOOOOW!!!

    I normally want the camera to come on when I put the car in reverse, and not 15-30 seconds later. As for music, I've given up. USB drive can be navigated by folder almost immediately, so that's the way I'm using it; the artists and other navigation criteria may take up to 3-5min to load. Pretty...
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    CarPlay and Android Auto coming soon to all Mazda

    Really wish Mazda would provide us with their definition of "soon".
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