cx-9

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    Wind Noise - CX-9 - Front driver & pass windo

    Howdy! I'm new here and not sure this is the place for this post... so here goes and sorry in advance if this needs to go someplace else. I've got a 2014 CX-9 Grand Touring AWD that has started making wind noise. Took it to the dealer and was told that the window seal needs to be replaced...
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    Front Plate Relocator

    Does anybody know of a front license plate relocator kit that attaches to the tow point on a 2008 CX-9?
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    How to reduce ( Wind ) Noise inside Cabin

    I want to get rid wind noise inside cabin specially when cx-9 is at or above 70 mph. Previously my cx-9 used to have lot of noise but after finishing below 2 things, cabin noise is significantly reduced. 1) Installed new ceramic proact brake pads and centric rotors 2) Installed new window...
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    2014 CX-9 Infotainment Firmware / OS upgrade

    Hello, I'm looking for software / Firmware / OS to update the infotainment system of a 2014 CX-9 The car is originally from the USA but is imported into Europe. Mazda Europe can't help me with this. I've noticed several sites on firmware for Mazda CX-5 and Mazda 3 but i doubt if I can use...
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    2014 CX-9 Infotainment Firmware / OS upgrade

    Hello, I'm looking for software / Firmware / OS to update the infotainment system of a 2014 CX-9 The car is originally from the USA but is imported into Europe. Mazda Europe can't help me with this. I've noticed several sites on firmware for Mazda CX-5 and Mazda 3 but i doubt if I can use...
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    Bluetooth driving me nuts

    Hi. I own a 2014 CX-9 and following is my use case. I connect to my iPhone 6's bluetooth audio and play music. At the same time I open Maps and it uses bluetooth audio for voice directions. Now when I pause my Music, my Maps voice gets paused as well (I am sure its not my phone misbehaving as I...
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    iPhone Music app no shuffle or repeat on bluetooth FIXED with new bluetooth module

    For anyone out there having this issue I just wanted to let you know how I went about fixing it. I have a 2014 CX-9 AWD GT. I have never really had any issues with the bluetooth. When I bought the car I used Spotify and everything just worked fine. Back when iOS 10 was announced I wanted to try...
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    Help!!

    I have a cx9 2011 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE model done 110k on the guage notice making grinding/whining noise coming from left side front wheel ONLY after driving for a while say after 15mins of driving and ONLY when slowing down without braking and also louder noise turning right. And its not constant...
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    2017 CX-9 Availability

    I'm currently in negotiations with some local dealers over a 2016 Signature, and I mentioned that I'm content to wait until the 2017 model comes out if we can't agree on price (which is 100% true). One of the salesman gave me with the following information, just be aware that I have no way of...
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    Your License Plate Frame(s)?

    Just picked up 2016 CX9. As soon as the plates come in, I'll be removing the dealer frames and putting new ones on. I just don't know what I'm going to get yet. Chrome? Black? Zoom-Zoom? Maybe nothing? I need examples. Mine are going on a Blue Touring. What did you frame your plates...
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    Weak Headlights

    I have 2012 AWD Cx-9. I never saw such a great suv with such low intensity lights. Is it CX-9 , with weak light intensity ? or is something wrong in my car's headlights, which I should check for ? To eliminate old bulb issues , I replaced all of them ( high and low beam ) recently with below...
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    2016 CX-9 Hissing and Squeaky Brake

    We just returned from a ~1000 miles trip (500 miles each way). I can tell you it was the most comfortable drive ever with our CX-9 GT. I love it very much so far! However, I noticed that the vehicle produced hissing noise when I applied the brake at the 60+mph after driving little over 100...
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    Humming sound with vibration - when car is on little slanting drive

    My 2012 - AWD - CX-9 makes humming sound with vibration when on slanting drive. I created video when it happened. Unfortunately , the audio , which I was willing to capture was not recorded as expected (however the real humming sound and vibration is more severe than the attached video/audio)...
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    2016 CX-9 Warranty

    After test-driving the 2016 CX-9 GT for the fourth time today, I've decided to take the plunge and buy this car. I am really looking forward to this -- and thank all of you for answering questions earlier in the process. The one remaining question is about warranty. Given the amount of...
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    2016 CX-9 GT - Retrofitting Sig. edition grille

    Has anyone attempted it? I did not get the Signature edition because of the terrible interior color - but I really liked the lighted grille from the Sig. edition. Has anyone attempted/researched if retrofitting it on the GT version is possible? I haven't done anything yet, this is my first...
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    Vibration, shudder, rumble at low RPM in 4th and 5th gear

    When at low RPM usually between 1300 and 1700 RPM in 4th or 5th gear I get a bucking vibration or shudder. It completely goes away when I give it more throttle or less throttle or switch the transmission into manual mode. It does not happen when accelerating more aggressively or in manual mode...
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    2016 CX-9 Recommendation

    Hello everyone, I am new to Mazda, having been with Subaru for a while. We are looking at getting a 2016 CX-9 AWD GT, to accommodate a growing family. I test drove the car the other day and really liked the way it drove, but I have two questions of those who own this vehicle. 1. What is the...
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    ATF, Rear Differential Oil , Transfer case fluid change - Videos & Tool sources

    I received request to share sources to buy tools/oils for each of the videos I created . So I am sharing all the details. Hope this helps for the DIY projects. These tools/oils are for reference and information only ! *************** ATF Change ******************* Thanks cpb406 and 'Pootie...
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    2016 CX-9 Real World MPG

    I'm the proud owner of a soul red/sand 2016 CX-9 GT and love it. My only concern is the gas mileage so far -- a poor 16.6 mpg for the initial 150 miles. For reference, the 5 current 2016 cx9 listed on fuelly (http://www.fuelly.com/car/mazda/cx-9/2016) show a *minimum* of 21.4 mpg, so should I...
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    Transfer case oil change - doubts .

    I have 2012 CX-9 Touring AWD. So far ran 50k. While going through the forums , I realized that CX-9 has significant issues with the transfer case and I really need to take care of it. However, I came across some doubts - 1. Transfer case has only one plug. I have to pump out fluid from it...
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