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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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    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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    2022 Mazda3 cylinder head crack at 62,000 miles

    Well the Mazda known faulty cracked cylinder head issue continues! Beware! My meticulously maintained 2022 Mazda3 2.5 started dumping oil at 62000 miles and yes 2000 miles out of warranty it needs the head replaced. I’ve contacted Mazda for a goodwill repair because the dealer quoted over...
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    Help! What's wrong with my Mazda6?

    Hi! Not sure if anyone will be able to help me figure out why my 2005 5speed Mazda6 is making this fluttering noise and it's pretty loud. It started about a week and a half ago and I had the check engine light on and the codes it threw were P0304, P0850 and that's it. I went to go to work the...
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    What kind of bolt is this?

    Hello! Can anybody help me determine what kind of bolt this is? I can't find it anywhere near me. Thanks! 2008 Mazdaspeed3
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    Engine primes but doesn’t start?

    I have a 2003 Protege5 with a starting issue. The car ran when I pulled it into my shop to install a radio. Finished the install and then I go to start the car. Everything primes and there was a clicking noise by the center console. Any ideas?
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    Ongoing issue with check engine light

    Hi there Posting here for the first time For the past month my CX-7 (2.3L turbo petrol) has had the check engine light on. I took it to the mechanic and he found error codes related to the battery, fan modules and high pressure fuel pump. I fixed all of these parts in addition to doing an...
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    How to completely disable cylinder deactivation?

    Hi all-first post here...just got into a used 2024 CE CX-5...what can be done to remove, delete, say goodbye to cylinder deactivation? It’s a joke that a 4 cylinder car needs this-i know someone can make this happen...reached out to some folks who do tunes and had no luck. Can the solenoids...
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    Please Help! Immobilizer won’t turn off!

    I just did an engine swap in my 2008 Mazda 3, it was a 2.3 to 2.5 conversion swap everything went in perfect but now my immobilizer won’t turn off. I have tried the on 10 min off 30 seconds 6 times, I have tried unplugging negative for 30 min, taking positive and negative off and holding them...
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    2025 PP CX-5 Cylinder Deactivation Question

    Just bought a new 2025 this past saturday. Love the car, but it doesnt seem to me CDA is working. I had the CDA turned off by the sales rep for the test drive. Now that I have been driving a few days it has occured to me that it should be reactivating every time I restart the car? I have noted...
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    Burning oil smell in sport mode?

    Hi, was seeing if anyone else have this. I did a lot of highway driving but over two years it mainly been city. Let's say 80 % city, would take 8 months to even hit 7,000 miles. Recently on highway when I hit "sport mode" for the boost, I do smell a oil burning. Was wondering if anyone else...
  12. vadimkru

    CX-9 Engine Replacement Compatibility

    Hello, I have 2018 CX-9 that has the cracked head with coolant leak (confirmed by dealer). The warranty work was denied due to car having salvaged title. I’m looking to buy a replacement engine from 2023 CX-9. Do you know if it is a direct replacement? I know that I have to replace with an...
  13. MrViking

    Cylinder Deactivation Question

    I'm a new Mazda owner a 2022 CX-5 Premium. and so far I'm quite impressed. I noticed that my cylinder deactivation monitor screen will go from 4 active to 2 active and then 0 active. In other words, all the cylinders in the graphic go dark. It ill happen if I take my foot off the gas That would...
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    Engine temperature warning while driving (CX-60 3.3L Diesel)

    Hi Everyone, Maybe someone has had a similar experience and has some knowledge about this: I was driving my CX-60 3.3l Diesel when i got this warning as shown below: Excessive Engine Temperature Engine Output Restricted Temporarily. The sequence of events were as follows: - been driving for...
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    2024 Mazda3 Running Cold…Thoughts?

    I need some input before my head explodes. Situation: Bought my 3 in December. It is the fourth 3 I've had in the past 12 years. Until three years ago I lived in Upstate New York. I now live in Central Florida. We get some pretty chilly mornings here. 35 - 40 degrees has not been uncommon...
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    2023 Mazda CX-60’s New 3.3-Liter Inline-Six Diesel Revealed

    We have the details of the CX-60, Inline Six Diesel Engine with 48V Mild Hybrid. While I don't think it will come to NA, still good information, as I think all they're inline sixes will feature the 48V mild hybrid. Two variants: RWD: 200hp - 4.9l/100km ; (48mpg US) AWD: 251hp - 0-100km/h -...
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    2014 Mazda 5 Exhaust Manifold Removal

    Hi, I have been searching for a while and cannot find any directions to remove the exhaust manifold, I have it physically unbolted and maneuverable , but there must be a trick to getting it removed. Does anyone have instruction on the removal process? one thing that I think is causing me grief...
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    Another P0420 CEL

    Well, I've been trying to get my P5 back on the road. Started driving it again last week (first time it has been driven since April 2018). Put about 50 miles on it when the check engine light came on and started flashing. Misfire and dead downstream O2 sensor (had mechanic friend check it...
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    2013~2016 Help with P0172 and P013a on 2013 2.0 Gas

    My wife told me that the check engine light came on today on the CX-5 (2013 2.0Gas, 80K Miles). She did not notice drivability concern, except saying the engine 'might be' a bit louder at loads. I used OBD scanner and retrieved two codes: P0172 running rich, P013a downstream O2 slow switch...
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    CX-5 GT multiple warning lights

    A few weeks ago the belt tensioner unit failed while driving. I had that replaced and after that I noticed some hesitation while driving. On Friday I was on the highway and felt more hesitation and when I stepped on the gas I got three error messages. A message engine inspection required, TPMS...
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