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So the first day was at Dominion Raceway in Thornburg, VA back on the 13th of November. While waiting for that day, I got an email notification about a last minute track day at Summit Point on the 2nd of December. Ran the whole track in 3rd gear pretty much. 90-100 is about redline. Had a...

Looking for a lighter weight, but OEM wheel (Commonly available) for my Mazda6. I've found several sets of the MazdaSpeed Protege "Racing Hart"/Enkei wheels on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist for fairly cheap. Wondering if they're significantly lighter than the 21.1 lbs (Quoted by Mazda...

Anyone have a tow strap or towing loop installed on the front and/or rear of their 1st gen Mazda 6. I'd rather not cut up the plastic bumper cover too badly if I can help it.

WARNING: This modification will remove blown bulb detection from your car. The turn signals will NO LONGER flash fast to indicate a blown bulb. While I try and dispense good advice, it's up to you to use it as you see fit. I am not responsible for any injury to yourself or others, damage to your...

So this is a comedy of errors... Learn from my mistakes so you don't have to learn from yours... And ALWAYS trust your gut when you know you've done a proper diagnosis. Benny Hill Theme Intensifies So I blew the engine in our new family hauler, a 2018 Mazda CX-9. New engine has to come from...

Well, I have a new lawn ornament until I can sort a few interesting electrical quirks out... But the chassis is rust free and the engine and tranny operate properly. What more can you expect for $2000 offa CraigsList/Facebook Marketplace. Here's the rub... As far as I can tell this thing SHOULD...

So my 2018 Mazda CX-9 is at the dealer for an engine replacement under warranty. Due to supply chain issues following COVID, I may be forced into a rental for an extended period of time. My driving habits are incompatible with most rental agreements. We have kids and dogs. (Kids and dogs will...

Virginia has an annual state safety inspection and while the CX-9 was under warranty, I was taking it into the dealership for oil changes. June 2020 at 40K miles, I had been notified that the rear brakes were reaching the end of their life. I decided to order some upgraded brake pads for the...

I just bought some standard Michelin wiper blade replacements from Costco. Not a single one of the little plastic adapter dudes that they give you fit the CX-9. Has anyone used common wiper blade replacements or are wiper blade replacements a dealership only item? I thought I bought a Mazda...

My old 2003 MPV van would top out at 112-115 MPH before the ECU would cut fuel from the engine. Does the CX-9 have a cutoff anywhere? I was able to get to an indicated 126-127 with no fuel cutoff.

It seems that this is a common feature on Skyactiv engines for other markets, but not in the US. Has anyone flashed their PCM with software from another country to have the i-Stop system activated? https://www.mazda.com/en/innovation/technology/env/i-stop/

4WD System High Load is displayed The indication is displayed under the following conditions. Park the vehicle in a safe place and check that the warning indication light turns off, and then drive the vehicle. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication is continuously displayed...

Just like the title says, why did you purchase your CX-9? I've always been a Mazda fan. Their taglines, "The Soul of a Sports Car" and, "Zoom Zoom" speak to me. My first car in High School was a 1985 Mazda RX-7 and I learned about wrenching on them. I've still got it along with several other...

Is there any way to disable the tailgate open alarm whilst driving? I picked up a TV Stand at Costco and it was a little too long for the CX-9 with the seats up. I figured no biggie, we'll just strap that sucker down and roll on. Everyone else does it with lawnmowers, ladders, etc. I've done it...

Anyone tow with their CX-9? I had to move some playground equipment and decided to hook the tandem axle car hauler up. Hooking up to a trailer and maneuvering a trailer is an absolute JOY with the rearview camera and parking sensors. Granted I wasn't hauling much weight in cargo, the trailer...

I have paper copies of the 2016-2019 CX-9 Wiring diagrams. I'm currently abusing my scanner trying to get them converted to PDF. A second/third/fourth set of eyes looking over them to make sure I didn't put in any blank pages and have everything in the correct orientation would be good. I...

I know this one works on my 2018 to access a Diagnostics Menu. It should work on 2016-2019 models. Press and hold three buttons on your InfoTainment controls: Music, Favorites, and Mute. Your InfoTainment screen should turn white with a numeric keypad and three buttons for starting and...

Hello all, venturing over from my normal habitat as a Mod over at the RX-7 club. This appears to be the only CX-9 forum that I've found. I had always been a member of the no car payment club. I vowed never to have a car payment, ever. Looks like I failed at that one. Without further ado, here...