2017~2025 CX-5 Dead except tail light allegedly hit by lightning

[copyoncall]

CX-5 won't start, but tail lights remain on, computer wont communicate and dealer and insurance company say lightning hit it although there is no sign at all of a lightning hit.

Going by Mazda protocol they manually replaced the parking brake and alternator modules which did nothing. At my suggestioon they checked the brake switch - nothing.

Then they tried one other module... mid cam I think, and that did not restore communication. Insurance company has paid out about $2600 and Mazda is saying it could be thousands more to figure it out so they want to total car. It has 90,000 miles, been well maintained; and I would rather have it repaired.

Anyone with any ideas. I am new to this site so I am not even sure how to get back to this page Feel free to email coachingresources@yahoo.com. Thanks

 

[stickerbush]

How did dealer and insurance company both come to the conclusion that car was struck by lightning? Surely they didn't just pull that idea out of thin air.

 

[ADS-B]

Just a guess but maybe is the anti-theft system engaged?

 

[stickerbush]

You'll need to find a mechanic that can troubleshoot CAN bus issues if your Mazda service department isn't able to do this. Whatever the problem is, it's quite possible, maybe likely, that it will cost more than $2600.

 

[N7turbo]

Cute. Lightning conveniently falls into the "act of god" exemption in your auto policy.

Have they thought to try a new ECU?