Mirrors not folding completely
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these threads talk about turning them off:
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I don't want to ruin the surprise.. but let's just say you are heading to the dealer.
2016~2023: - Folding mirrors misbehaving
Didn't see any mention of this issue when searching the forum. I have a 2019 CX-9 GT FWD with about 9K miles on it. Usually I leave it locked when it's in the driveway but sometimes I leave it unlocked. On occasion I've noticed that the car will automatically lock itself and fold the mirrors...
Folding Mirrors
I just cannot endorse Mazda implementation. My passenger side is failing again. The repair cost is $750. Sure am glad I got that warranty. Not 12k past my 3/36 I'm already 25% through it, value wise, and I'm sure the driver's mirror will follow soon. It did last time. Seems 20-25k miles is their...
Folding Mirror Issue
I'm having issues now with the passenger folding mirror. The motor seems like it's worn out. Loud, weak sounding. Doesn't fold out all the way sometimes. The driver's side did this a couple thousand miles ago. Looks like I will be $1500 into warranty work on this vehicle next oil change...
Mirror folding failure
My mirror fails to fully fold sometimes. Driver side. It seems like it will likely be a relearn procedure (I'll check manual), or a dealer repair. I only have @17k miles and it's a 2019. Please tell me again how my $2400 150k mile, 10 year warranty (bumper to bumper) wont be paying off...
these threads talk about turning them off:
Disable power folding mirror?! 2019 CX-5 Signature
Anyone know how to turn off the automatic folding mirrors? I don't have a spot in the garage at the moment so my vehicle is parked outside. We just got an inch of snow and some cold weather through Cleveland this week. I went out this morning to drive to work and my driver side power folding...
power folding mirrors
Now that power folding mirrors are finally available on the '19 cx 5, do you think they will be made available as a retrofit for older models? Hope so; my garage is a bit tight.
How in God’s name do you disable the auto-folding mirrors?
I have done the following: 1.) turn ignition to “on” position. Doing so requires two presses of the ignition switch with your foot off the brake pedal so the car doesn’t start 2.) make sure window lock is engaged / pressed in 3.) press front passenger side window switch; rear passenger window...
Disable power folding mirror?! 2019 CX-5 Signature
Anyone know how to turn off the automatic folding mirrors? I don't have a spot in the garage at the moment so my vehicle is parked outside. We just got an inch of snow and some cold weather through Cleveland this week. I went out this morning to drive to work and my driver side power folding...
I don't want to ruin the surprise.. but let's just say you are heading to the dealer.
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Based on the experience from Unobtanium and TSBs issued, not only you want to fix them as soon as possible, but also turn the auto folding function off with the manual mode only as soon as the new car warranty expired.
Appointment made!!
I face a tough decision in the longer term though. I really like my CX-5 Signature AND I really LIKE warranties and wish the CX-5 had the 4-year warranty of my ex-RDX. My lease (and warranty) will come up in early 2022, likely a few months or a year before the "all-new CX-5" appears on the scene. Based on rumours of course...Mazda might surprise us in either direction.
Wondering about buying out the lease and holding on for a couple of years, likely replacing tires/brakes and paying for expensive "bells and whistles" repairs like this. Or: Leasing essentially the same car for three years which would allow the new model to work out any growing pains it might have.
I'd even consider leasing or buying the CX-30 turbo but have a feeling it would feel like a comedown.
Anyone been in a similar situation?
I face a tough decision in the longer term though. I really like my CX-5 Signature AND I really LIKE warranties and wish the CX-5 had the 4-year warranty of my ex-RDX. My lease (and warranty) will come up in early 2022, likely a few months or a year before the "all-new CX-5" appears on the scene. Based on rumours of course...Mazda might surprise us in either direction.
Wondering about buying out the lease and holding on for a couple of years, likely replacing tires/brakes and paying for expensive "bells and whistles" repairs like this. Or: Leasing essentially the same car for three years which would allow the new model to work out any growing pains it might have.
I'd even consider leasing or buying the CX-30 turbo but have a feeling it would feel like a comedown.
Anyone been in a similar situation?
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Yes. My lease is ending next year too and I am still waiting to fully decide whether to buy it or not.
So far 4 separate warranty visits, all stupid and all realted to engine one way or another. Not major but still...
Will see how it holds till next year.
One can always get the extended mazda warranty and not worry about most of the expensive bells and whistles, say for 4 more years after the lease
And yes I was looking at the cx30 but it is a downgrade in a way and to me not worth it (especially if I had a signature).
Even the cx5 is sometimes smaller to me but I got used to that. Previous cars were bigger - i.e. RDX, Edge, Explorer.
Also reality is for that price range (mid 30k) and the features and interior quality of the Cx5 there isnt a lot of choice from other brands in the CUV segment (excl. rav4 and crv which I dont like).
So far 4 separate warranty visits, all stupid and all realted to engine one way or another. Not major but still...
Will see how it holds till next year.
One can always get the extended mazda warranty and not worry about most of the expensive bells and whistles, say for 4 more years after the lease
And yes I was looking at the cx30 but it is a downgrade in a way and to me not worth it (especially if I had a signature).
Even the cx5 is sometimes smaller to me but I got used to that. Previous cars were bigger - i.e. RDX, Edge, Explorer.
Also reality is for that price range (mid 30k) and the features and interior quality of the Cx5 there isnt a lot of choice from other brands in the CUV segment (excl. rav4 and crv which I dont like).
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IMO, if you really like the car and the only sore spot is the folding mirrors, I would lease for three years to avoid buying a first MY model (assuming Mazda releases a new model). Or, if you buy it, simply turn the auto-fold function off once the warranty is up. Then you won't have to worry about wearing them out and replacing them when you sell/trade up.
It might also be a good idea to lease for three years to see what other manufacturers bring to the table. Like the Genesis GV70, which is slated for release sometime in 2021.
Thanks...that's my overnight thinking too. I might lease or buy the new, final-year CX-5 for the reason you quoted. Also, I'm nervous about the possibility of the next gen CX-5 (or CX-50 TBD) growing significantly. I don't need extra storage capacity but I am "garage challenged". eg My first gen RDX fit comfortably but the new models would not. Hard to believe the first X-3 was 179", same as the current CX-5.
If you don't mind working on things those folding mirror motors are pretty cheap. I have power folding mirrors on my '12 GX 460 that still work perfectly but know someday they will fail. I picked up a couple replacements from Aliexpress for only $34/each. No idea the work involved to swap these on a CX-5 but pretty easy on the GX. Even cheaper for the CX-5 - these are for older models but look around on there...I can't imagine newer versions aren't available as well or Mazda didn't just use the same motor.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001255402636.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001255402636.html
Thanks for the tip. Happily the warranty will cover the work this time. Thanks to the TSB referenced in an earlier post, my dealer has ordered the parts. Expect a 3 hour job.
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Yes. At least they all can on other brands of cars. You don’t want these mirrors get knocked off so easily if they can’t get folded by outside force.
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They can, but I wouldn't recommend it. Refer to this link in the owner's manual - under "Power folding outside mirror", they state:
Additionally, I don't think it's a good idea as there is a plastic gear that could be damaged by manual operation.
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WELLLLLL guess what? Neither of mine are working now. As of this morning.
The passenger one has been acting up for weeks, and yesterday I noticed the drivers side one didn't fold in all the way, and now its not working at all.
All I hear is 1 big loud CLICK.
Hopefully this is covered under warranty - its a 2019.
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Thanks - that's been done. I disabled it today. Thanks!
Have had the same mirror issues off and on. My dealer says they can't reproduce it so now I am waiting for it to happen again so I can video record the whole issue. Seems like Mazda side mirrors are crap construction since my driver side mirror has a shaky image at highway speeds.
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yeah initially the work ..and stop then self heal and kind of work again
Initially both mine failed at the same time last week and I booked the service appointment for next Monday and they ordered the parts. But the driver side has started working again. I suppose I’ll get a “cannot replicate“ unless it dies again this week. Passenger side still not working though.
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If anyone is looking for the TSB related to this issue, here it is. It is applicable to 2019 CX-5s produced before June 11, 2019 and 2019 CX-9s produced before August 28, 2019).
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