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2012 Mazda5 GT auto about 40,000 miles. Could not find quite the same issue on the forum, so making a post. I think I'm on the right track, but would appreciate advice and notes on similar experiences. AT = automatic transmission; TC = traction control First Incident: about 2 weeks ago on...

A few weeks ago, the CEL came on. I took it to Advanced Auto, they gave me the code, went to the mechanic, and he said that it was one of the oxygen sensors. I paid for that repair, and by the time I came back home, the CEL was back on. I took it back, they said nothing was wrong with the...

I'm not sure but the photo may be upside down? Lol My headlights are horrible. There's a big dim spot towards the passenger's side. Is this likely an adjustment issue? I have the factory halogen projectors with standard hella replacement bulbs. Please help.

I just bought a used 2012 Mazda5 touring last month, unfortunately the 2012 touring didnt have even the parking sensors. So I wanted to install a back up camera for it . This's my first car job ever to do on my own so I was bit nervous about removing the whole panel of the lift gate...

So I went to have a routine rotation done and discovered two of my rims are bent and the accompanying tires have lovely sidewall bulges nearby on the inward facing wall. Both were on the right side and the wife is pretty sure it was when she nailed a pothole while driving near the Atlanta...

Hello community, I hope this thread is on the correct area. I'd like to know about the engine oil my car needs. I recently got a used Mazda 5 2012. I read on the oil cap that my Mazda uses 0w20, but I'm not sure since I have heard two things: 1) One guy told me that since my car is currently...

Has anyone put the aluminium speed3 valve cover onto a N/A 2.3 to get rid of the plastic one? The filler cap is in a different location but looks pretty much the same otherwise ? Thoughts ?

I'm trying to decide which mechanic to trust about this sound I'm hearing in my 2013 Mazda5. One says wheel bearing, one says brakes. Are either of them right!? CLUES: The sound seems to be associated with pressing on the brakes, but it doesn't always happen. I do not feel any shimmy in the...

Just joined Mazdas247, so hello everyone! I want to share my experience about replacing my Transmisison Control Module: The vehicle is a 2008 Mazda 5 2.3l automatic. Not certain what trim level. Initial problems were random and infrequent hiccups in power, AT light turned on with code U0101...

Hello everyone. First post: I picked up a 2012 Mazda5 Touring 2 months ago with 24,000 miles on it. Absolutely love this vehicle with the exception of one irritation; the Bluetooth! I've searched for a fix, and haven't found a specific thread mentioning the same issues as mine. I have...

We just got a new 2015 Mazda5 GS with an automatic transmission. I was wondering about the durability of driving it using the manual mode? How aggressive can one be with the manual mode in terms of downshifts, etc? Tips or suggestions? So far, I find I get good results lifting slightly on the...

Hi all, first time posting here and needing a little help. The horn went out on my Mazda5 a little while ago and I'm not sure how to start. I've heard that it could be the horn itself, a fuse, or the button inside the steering wheel. For someone that's trying to do this at home in the garage...

Hi, I am getting a intermittent noise on my wifes '06 Mazda 5 Sport, the car develops a noise whilst driving. It sounds like a motor has started running and after a couple of seconds you hear a click as it stops. I am assuming the click is from a relay? the noise seems to be coming from under...

Hello all, About a month ago, I purchased a snow wheel+tire package on Tirerack for my wife's 2014 CX-5. The ones I purchased are 225 70 16 Blizzaks and 16x7 Sport Edition F7 with a 40+ offset. It has been pretty warm lately so there was not a rush to put these on, they are still at my house...

Hello I have an 08 M5 Sport Auto, and for a while now my cruise control has been acting up where it will work for a few minutes after first starting/driving the car but then it will no longer engage. The CRUISE stays on amber, just wont go green. Today after doing a little looking I saw a post...

Hello everyone. Just replaced alternator in 2006 Mazda5. Since the online info world sucks for Mazda5 How-to's I figured I would post here for anyone wanting to do this. Very easy and straight forward. Minimal tools needed and should not take long for anyone that likes to work on things...

So my Mazda 5 is a project car for the tech site Tom's Hardware, where I am the automotive editor. For those that haven't seen anything about my car, here are recaps of stories about it at Tom's - Part 1 - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mazda5-technology-project,3795.html Part 2 -...

...on my ride home from NYC to MD. I'm stuck in Jersey til I get it fixed. What am I in for here? Is Aamco gonna rake me over the coals? Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks one and all!!

I received advice from various forums on upgrading my Mazda5 stock suspension so post project I have been meaning to return the favor and publish our experience. The stock suspension was garbage and a dangerously bouncy ride. We replaced it last year with Koni with good success. We also...

I've found a deal at a wrecking yard on a steering wheel from a Touring or Grand Touring 2012 Mazda5 and was thinking about swapping it over to my Sport to get the leather and extra buttons (I plan on getting a Pioneer AppRadio and programming the extra buttons with that; I know that they won't...