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I own a 2018 CX-5, 2.0 petrol, 6MT, for 3 months now (aprox. 7500 km), no issues. Just today when I started it at the beginning of the day a short error message appeard on the right panel with AWD malfunction. No led turned on in dash. I also checked in vehicle status and no error. I restarted...

Is there and easy way to test the Coupling Component? I'm guessing its a 12VDC solenoid. If so, could you simply hook up 12V directly to the input and see if it locks the rear end to the driveshaft? If this turns out to be the case I was thinking of putting a switched 12V line to the coupling...

Been reading about AWD systems on the CX-5 and other crossovers, and am realizing there are many ways these systems can be configured from a technical standpoint. It sounds like most dont have true 4wd (all four tires can be made to spin at the same speed regardless of traction) but rather some...

I purchased my CX-5 AWD 2017 last november. First of all the problem I have is intermittent. One day my car is fine, the next day it's not. When there is snow on the road, even just a few inches, and even though I drive slowly, the car starts sliding from left to right and right to left. I do...

Okay, another question for this AWESOME forum. I drove a little Toyota Prius before my CX-5. (Not ashamed, gas mileage ruled!) Now I've noticed something curious while driving my CX-5 in that while driving on a level road, whether highway or street almost the moment I take my foot off the...

I'm new here. I got my CX-5 almost 2 weeks ago. It's a AWD GT model. I'm looking to lower it a bit. The wheel well is too revealing for my tastes. This was a problem on the old CX-5s too, and most CUVs in general. Does anyone know how many inches are ideal for lowering the 2nd gen CX-5, and if...

Joined the Mazda & CX-5 family on the 20th and I already love it! 2016.5 AWD Touring I haven't been this attached to a vehicle ever. I'm enjoying this vehicle so much already. I'm glad I made this choice!

Hi, everyone. I'm a 21-hour owner of a CX-5 GT w/AWD. I'm moving from a 2012 Subaru Impreza, and prior to that a (pos) 2006 audi a4 avant AWD (pos), my most enjoyable overall auto-a 2000 Subaru Outback Limited (with AWD, obviously), and my AWD journey started with a 1996 Eagle Talon AWD turbo...

Hi Guys, I am planning on buying the Sport Nav AWD 175PS CX-5, I had a test drive and enjoyed it a lot, however, as I live in Scotland and drive often on motorways I was wondering how the car was coping with strong side wind blows in openspaces. I also heard a couple of people complaining of...

Got a nail close to the side of the tire (see below). Do I really need to replace it? Cuz Walmart auto center says it cannot be patched. My CX-5 only got 16000 miles on it. :( Do I need to replace all 4 tires since it's touring AWD? What tires would you recommend if replacement is...

This is sometimes my commute to work. Hey everybody! February 2015 brought 54.6 inches of snow to the Boulder, CO area and probably a bit more high up in the mountains where I'm currently living. My 2014 AWD CX-5 Touring (2.5L) did EVERYTHING I ASKED IT TO and made me really proud to have...

Hello folks, I am about to buy tire chains for my AWD CX-5, the user's manual says that you should only put the chains in the front tires. I have been reading some threads were people are saying that the four tires should have them for AWD models. I don't understand why they suggest something...

Thanks very much in advance for any suggestions anyone might have! This is a bit long, so, Much, Much appreciated! Here's the situation: 2014 CX-5 Sport (6sp/FWD). Have had it for about a year. Love it! (Would love it more if I could have the 2.5L with the 6sp, but whatever.) I never did a lot...

More toys for the Cx5! We are happy to have the Cx5 rear swaybar in stock. The bar fits the 2wd and AWD models and it a straight forward bolt in design. All of the needed parts are included for the installation including color installation instructions. Check out the this link for...

I've been trying out my 2014 CX-5 2.5L AWD with Nokian Hakkapellita snow tires this winter and for the most part really happy with them. Today I pushed this combination a little too far and thought it would be helpful to share. In a somewhat remote part of Rocky Mountain National Park in...

Starting my own thread so others can read, share, and hopefully learn. At around 48K on our 2010 CX-9 AWD started leaking dark colored, sort of graphite gray fluid from under the front of the car just in front of the driver side foot well. I changed the oil myself and looked under there noting...

So I'd like to better understand the AWD system and I'm hoping someone can give me some insight. 1. How does the vehicle know when to kick in AWD 2. How long does the AWD last and what effectively turns it off 3. Are there any indicators on the dash that let you know when AWD is on 4. Has...

Just throwing this out there; if anyone is looking to sell a Mazdaspeed6 for around 10k Shoot me an email. I also have a 2008 Ford Focus for sale that i could trade + cash. Thanks! Email is: coolenwoolridge@gmail.com

hey everyone, ive been searching the forums and cant find much on possibly converting a us p5 into a j spec sport 2.0 drivetrain and all. i did read about the guy who tried building the drivetrain from scratch but what i was thinking was buying a sport 2.0 chopping it in half and bringing it to...

After having my new CX5 (AWD, Automatic) for only one week, I couldn't be any more thrilled. After an 80 mile road trip through the mountains with lots of climbing and decending, my trip computer registered 34 mpg for the entire trip. I was expecting only 30 mpg, so I hope the good mpg results...