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    Need help with hard reset

    Well, I tried jumping my 2014 cx5, 80k miles, always has ran great, and the jump start it didn’t even seem to make a difference. No electricity of any kind. So, I started checking fuses testing relay boxes. Couldn’t find anything that was faulty. Decided to try jumping it again, and after...
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    Creaking noise on uneven surfaces

    2025 CX-5 with 2k miles. When backing out of the driveway I’ve noticed a creaking sound in the front suspension. It occurs right at the point of crossing over the street curb/gutters putting more load on one side. Is this expected behavior and a known noise on these cars?
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    CX-5 Cam timing issue 2.5 liter

    Cam timing issue 2.5 liter Mazda CX-5 GT. 2014 Mazda with 210,000 miles blowed the head gasket. Since i needed to remove the head I purchased a Cloyes chain kit for the oil pump and timing chain. I took many pictures of the timing marks at TDC before disassembly and replaced everything after...
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    Anyone add CX-5 Running or Step Boards?

    Has anyone added running boards or step boards to their 2017~2025 CX-5? My wife has some physical problems and needs an extra step to get in the passenger seat.
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    Engine rumbling when trying to accelerate

    I bought my Mazda CX-5 2016 about a year ago, it had roughly about 119,000 miles. When I first bought the car, everytime I hit the gas my whole car would jump, and it was a very painful feeling in the car. (not literally, but you know what I mean, not a good sound) Anyways, I brought it to two...
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    2013~2016 CX-5 Misfire while driving

    I’ve got a 2014 CX5 Grand Touring. I love this car dearly. Recently on my drive to work around 45-50mph is started misfiring. When I floored it the check engine light and a bunch of other lights came on and I ended up pulling over and shutting it off. When I started it back up everything worked...
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    Fuel efficiency issue?

    I'm using a 2024 GT CX-5. Recently met with an accident which resulted in replacing hood and front bumper completely. Before giving my car to collision center for repairs, the fuel efficiency was great. On a full gas tank, it used to give me ~650kms range. When compared with kms on odometer...
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    Signs of a Blown Head Gasket

    Our beloved 2014 CX-5 has served us mighty well for many years. She's got 314k miles on her now and she's got her first major trouble. I'd appreciate some help on what troubleshooting to do next. On my wife's way home she got a check engine light. I pulled the code and it is a P0304. Cylinder 4...
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    Underrated phone storage solution

    I got this a couple of months ago as I never liked putting my phone in the little cubby underneath the a/c control, and I didn't really like the idea of a mount. Just needed a place to keep my phone out of the way, while I'm in the car - BUT is easily accessible if I need to grab it for some...
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    Upsize Tires from 225/65-17 to 235/65-17?

    The title says it all. It’s late October 2025 as I type this and between now and Spring of 2026, I’ll be replacing the OEM Yokohamas G91A’s on my 2024 CX-5 Select. I've been thinking about a slight upsizing from 225/65-17 to slightly wider 235/65-17. Tire Rack says the wider tires will fit...
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    CX-5 Backseat armrest wiring

    Hello all, I am a new owner of a 2023 CX-5 S. I bought the base model since I thought it was a good deal. I switched from a Ford escape fully loaded. I do realize there A LOT of features in the escape that i didnt use or will miss. However!!! I finally took a longer trip with the CX-5 today. My...
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    Heated Seat Question

    2023 CX-5 Carbon. I don't have a wiring diagram and would like to ask before I take the seat out to discover. My desire is to disconnect the bottom cushion heater and keep the backrest heater. Question is: are both heaters wired together or do they have separate plugs where I can disconnect...
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    Bigger or different sun visor?

    Hi I got my CX5, came from a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe which I really liked but I was worried the engine would blow up on me randomly.. Anyways, I have a pretty long commute and going home in the afternoons, I have the sun on my left side. The Santa Fes sunvisor was the style that you can pull...
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    USB stick not recognized when trying to update firmware

    Hey all I'm curently on firmware 70.00.335 which is why I went ahead and updated my USB hub so I could use Android Auto (works great!). Now last night I was trying to update my firmware to 74.000.xxx and my USB stick is not recognized by the car. Nothing comes up. It's formattet to Fat32 and...
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    CX-5 Diesel 2.2L engine oil pressure issue

    Hello everyone, Maybe someone here has experienced something similar. I have a Mazda CX-5 2014 diesel 2.2, which I bought about 10 months ago on finance. My first issue appeared with an error saying “Vehicle System Inspection Required.” I took it to the garage, and they said it was an air-con...
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    Water Intrusion - how to investigate

    First off — really glad to have found this forum! New reader and first-time poster here. I recently discovered the infamous AC drain clog issue and plan to check that today or tomorrow just to rule it out as a suspect. For context: I’m not hearing any sloshing during turns. I think I remember...
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    Loud chattering from front left engine bay - Video

    Hello! Reaching out to see if anyone has experienced this or could offer some opinions/advice about this chattering noise I started noticing on my 2018 CX-5 (107k miles; I am the 3rd owner at 89k miles; regular maintenance). There are two parts to this story: 1) the chattering you’ll hear in the...
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    Skar Audio "stealthbox" Sub for KF CX-5

    A quick heads up on this. Skar Audio now makes a sub/box specifically for the CX-5! No idea if it's good or not. Enjoy
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    What does everyone think of this 2019 CX-5 Signature?

    Hey everyone, I’m planning on buying the CX-5 turbo model. Currently looking at a 2019 CX-5 signature 40k miles for $24950 and a 2021 CX-5 gtr 49k miles for $25500. I’m a bit uncertain on which one to go for. Particularly worried about the cylinder head issues on the turbo. Let me know what you...
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    Can’t access some Apple CarPlay widgets

    Hi everyone, I have a 2021 Mazda CX-5 with Apple CarPlay. Apple put some really nice widgets, 3 widgets I am able to access one, the clock, but unable to access the other 2. Anyone have an idea? Sorry for the poor English, French is my language.
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