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    Accesory power on head unit?

    Hi all, I want to install a bluetooth adapter to the accessory port of my 2005 Mazda5 head unit and run into a problem: I can't get it to work on the ACC power pin of the head unit, while it works perfectly on the B+ power pin. (But it then stays powered all the time, which I don't want to...
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    Parking brake suddenly tight

    My parking brake suddenly engages after pulling it up only 1 or 2 clicks. Previously it was about 5 clicks. Does anyone know what could have caused this? It has done this before and the dealership corrected it, but I would like to know if I can correct this myself. Thanks for any help!
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    Installing the drivers seat 3 inches backward

    Hi all, I received a PM about a modification my dealership has made to allow more driver-legroom. Since more people may be interested, I opened a new topic. They installed two steel bars on the floor and then installed the seat to those bars. The drivers seat is now about 3 inches more...
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    Torque wrench needed to install seatbelts and third row seat?

    Hi All, I have a 5-seat 2005 Mazda5 and recently bought a second-hand third row seat and seatbelts. I read the workshop manual to see how to install them and saw that for each bolt, Mazda specifies the torque value for tightening it. Now I wonder whether it is important to tighten the bolts...
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    Mazda5 1.8 MT revs up by itself

    Hi all, Yesterday I had a rather unpleasant experience with my 2005 Mazda5: It started revving up by itself. For some reason it had determined to rev up once the rpm dropped below about 1800. It then revved up to about 2300, slowed down and then it all started again. Just like I was pushing and...
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    Cracks in tailgate

    Hi all, After reading a thread in a Dutch Mazda forum, I discovered two cracks in the tailgate of my Mazda5. The cracks are located near the hinges. I've attached two pictures of the cracks. I included a ruler (in cm.) to give an idea of the size. The crack on the left is about 6cm, the one on...
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    Mazda5 center console part

    Hi all, I'm looking for the part of the center console that is used for the LCD in Mazda5's with the factory nav like on http://www.automotive.com/2006/102/mazda/mazda5/sport-hatchback/1430/photos/interior/center-console.html Doe anyone know the part number? I would like to replace the one in...
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