cx-9

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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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    Flushing ATF - Correct way ?

    I have 2012 CX-9 AWD Touring. While going through the forums, I realized that there are 2 ways to get the existing ATF out before pouring new in. a) Removing drain plug as stated in -...
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