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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...
  2. Y

    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...
  3. M

    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...
  5. N

    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...
  10. N

    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.
  11. M

    Is it my MAF Sensor?

    I've seen similar post, but, my codes don't exactly match. So, I was driving my 2013 CX-5 (approx 50k miles) with no known issues when all of the sudden I felt a thump, bang and almost stalling. Solid CEL, TCS and TPMS lights came on. Car bucked and tried to stall on acceleration even after a...
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    Upcoming CX-5 Service

    Next Tuesday I'm taking the CX-5 in for an Oil Change, Spark Plug replacement, and tire rotation. I have my Blackstone Oil Sample kit ready to take a sample. The sample is going to be awful. Multiple top ups, multiple oil additives, overdue oil change. Should be fun. Also, the vehicle has 205k...
  13. Syrnyck

    Bose Complete Aftermarket Speakers with Amps & LC7i

    After much research I plan to tap front and rear door speaker wires. The doors and sub will be powered by the amps but the 3 dash & 2 rear pillar speaker will stay on the factory system they have been updated too. There is not an after market T-Harness for the 2016 CX-5 GT with Bose system...
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    Rear caliper pistons fully extended

    I engaged my rear brake service mode while the calipers where off and now the pistons are fully extended. Anything I can do to fix this or is replacing something the only option? 2013-2016 CX-5
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    CX-5 heater questions

    First post so hey everyone! I'm working on a friends 2016 CX-5 that he said had a few problems that I pretty much figured out except he said it overheated on him once while getting his oil changed and the guy topped off the coolant. I got it towed here because the starter went out but I got that...
  16. donvanvliet

    Newby! Is going to repair the brakes

    LO all. I am Don and recently have a 2015 CX-5 AWD. Hope to pick up a lot of tips in this fine forum.
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    2015 CX-5 Passenger Door Lock Issues

    So I've had a few issues with all 3 passenger doors that has evolved over some time. Biggest issue is now my Front Passenger Door won't unlock either with fob or manually from inside. Rear RH will sometimes respond to fob unlock, responds to fob lock, and it will unlock from inside. Rear LH...
  18. Davidiot

    2017~2025 CX-5 Original Front Brakes, Outside Pads No Wear, Inside Finished?

    I first noticed a cyclic rubbing/dragging sound seemingly coming from one or the other of my front wheels while driving with the radio off one day. The rub seemed to be consistent with each revolution of a wheel (the frequency of the rubbing sound quickly increasing with the vehicle’s speed)...
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    For Sale 2013-16 Touring and Grand Touring Mazda CX-5 seat covers HIGH QUALITY!

    These are a really nice quality seat covers, front and back I had on my wife's CX5. They are about a year old and still in excellent condition. I was failry impressed with the quality of these covers. I had Clazzio seat covers in my truck and I thought these were a similar quality and fit. I...
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    Judder at 1.8K to 2.5K rpm - Ideas?

    Mazda CX-5 2.2L Hi, This is my first post, and you may say "garage" is the right answer... But my Mazda has a very noticeable judder in 3rd, 4th, 5th, (don't to to 6th often) from 1.8K revs to 2.5K revs, if just lightly touching the peddle it will cruse without judder, but heavier pedal press...
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