How to remove the Center Console on a Mazda6?
By theMaz6
Does anyone know how to remove the centre console from a 2018 Mazda6? I've managed to lift the gearbox console but not really to totally remove it. Also not the cup tray. Thank you very much.
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Checked CX-5 Sunroof Drains
By KarlA
After wrestling with the clogged drains on my daughter's Explorer I realized I've never in 10+ yrs even checked the ones on our cx5, out of sight out of mind....but then again haven't been aware of a need to such as seeing leaks. We (wife & I) almost never use it and I rarely drive it solo and never once opened it. All that just to say after just pouring some test water thru them they work great! Good on Mazda, I've read that it's a chronic issue with some vehicles. Also while I was up in... Read more
Horn Not Working
By huesmann
2012. Wife says the horn stopped working. Push the button middle of steering wheel, nothing happens. Checked the fuse, doesn't seem blown, even swapped it with another same size fuse—no change. Is there a horn relay—check that? Any other ideas?
Cam sensor o-ring
By GaryM
I find a number of posts for this component, but none based on dimensions. My closest dealer is over an hour, and not friendly. Has anyone shopped this o-ring based on diameter/cross section? The sensor comes with the new ring for $20, which seems like overkill. If your driver’s seat gets uncomfortable traveling, I highly recommend ‘C cushion lab’ seat cushion. Cheaper than a chiropractor
Hands-free tailgate operation
By KRUEBBE45
I've tried everything the manual states but I've yet to get the hands-free tailgate option to work. And yes the sensor area is clean. Any suggestions?
Skyactiv Drive internal walkthrough
By sinistriel@
This is the first video in a technical series I'm putting together on the Skyactiv Drive transmissions. The transmission in the video is from a FWD CX-9 and is the one used in all the factory turbo cars and 2.2 diesels. Mazda calls it a GW6A-EL and the CX-5, 9 and Mazda 6 Turbo use this specific version. The Turbo 3, CX-30 and CX-50 use a slightly different version that has a case shape in the rear to allow it to fit in the smaller chassis. The important parts are all the same. This video is... Read more
Protege5 Leaking Power Steering loop?
By Lt. Dan
Hey gang - started losing power steering fluid at the right front, and noticed the hard line that runs to the "power steering loop" behind the front bumper is leaking. Made a run to the junkyard, and EVERY SINGLE Protege I found has rusty lines there as well. What's everyone doing for this repair? Aftermarket cooler? Just looping/bypassing with a piece of rubber hose? Is the OEM part still available from Mazda?
Need help with 2012 Mazda2 A/C
By Mauzybear
2012, Mazda 2 Hello all, I've been struggling to find answers and do what I can to investigate my issues. First, let me break down the symptoms: For around a month (we'll say in June), the blower motor was struggling with power. Fan setting at 4 and it would barely blow, sometimes coming on and then slowing back down. (Note: It would struggle at all fan speed settings. Having it blast as hard as it could obviously is the fastest way to feel it) One day as I was driving, out of the... Read more
CX-5 Misfire & 4x Secondary Circuit Codes
By Jdookz88
2013 Mazda CX-5 200k 2.0L Skyactiv Constant on off over the years and would solve itself and come back Codes P2302 p2305 p2308 p2311 secondary circuit codes P0301 cyl one misfire this one recently has stayed on a few reset cycles and comes back New 4x plugs for all cylinder but one new coil on that cyl now and 3 years ago on the other cylinders Is there ground wires around the frame that resort to any kind of check engine lights with secondary coil codes for electrical or... Read more
Blackstone Labs Used Oil Analysis (CX-50 Turbo)
By ANGLEO55
I’ll post future UOAs here, I stopped going to the dealer now for maintenance because I was sussed out by the lack of professionalism, they overfilled my car by like half a quart one time and I think filled it with 0w20 on one oil change. I am the type to want everything perfect. The oil tested was the 3rd fill of oil counting the factory. I switched to pennzoil platinum last oil change and stocked up ultra platinum for the next 6 oil changes after. Regardless of the thin oil they said... Read more
More CX-5 Suspension Repair
By Pitter
At the 1000.000K maintenance (took it in at 97.600K) it turned out the lower control arms had to be replaced. I think this may be the second time though I'm not sure if the earlier replacement was for upper or lower. Anyway think I have now replaced almost all of the front suspension componants at least once. The bushings just don't hold up to my dirt road. I wonder how the same usage on a Subaru Forester or the like would compare i.e. if its bushings and other front suspension componants... Read more
Turbocharging and Modifying an Automatic Protege5
By MuffinMan06
Hello, as you may know, I have been interested in turbocharging my automatic since the day I bought it. I feel that the automatic may have more potential than the manual because of its taller gears, torque converter, and ability to stay in the motor's powerband by itself. I have yet to prove this on my own, as I have just started collecting parts for my build. To turbocharge an automatic, you will need a piggyback ECU like the speeduino to control fuel and spark while the stock ecu controls... Read more
Crank no start but Protege5 ran a week ago
By crackerkorean
I bought this car new in 02 and drove it regularly up until about 4 years ago. I made it a point to start it and move it around but that only lasted a year. For the past three years its been sitting, and I would occasionally start it and run it without issue until this past weekend. I wanted to clean this up and get it back on the road because its a blast to drive. The gas was getting low so I put a couple of gallons in and nothing. It would crank (jumping from the wife's car) but never... Read more
2025 Mazda CX-70 or Telluride/Palisade?
By FirstMazdaCX5
Hi I am looking for some advice. For context, I am currently driving a 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD. I have 2 kids, aged 9 and 11. On some occasions, I have had to use the third row for transporting other kiddos from sports. I am debating on picking up a 2025 CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus with 10K miles on it for just under $40k before TTL. Seems like such a steal for a car that when new was near $60K and basically new still. That said, I am not mechanically inclined and am debating... Read more
CX-5 Accessory must haves?
By Jo_Bob6000
Just bought my 2017 CX-5 GS, and I didn't get any accessories. I do plan on buying genuine Mazda accessories soon. My list to get includes Floor Liners Cargo Tray Rear bumper pad I'm thinking of getting the aluminum accelerator and brake pedal covers. Not the deal pedal, because I do believe the floor liners cover the dead pedal. Correct me if I am wrong! Is there anything else you think is a "Must-have" for the '17 CX-5?
My backup camera sucks at night, any suggestions?
By KarlA
Like the title says my backup camera sucks at night, very grainy and almost like an infra-red look. Very nice clear crisp daytime picture. Normal? Any tricks or hacks to make it better?
CX-5 Hill Hold Effectiveness
By Pitter
Not a complaint, just a brief comment. It seems to me that "Hill Hold" isn't particularly useful on a car with automatic transmission. Whats more on my CX 5 it won't "hold" on a really steep incline. Very useful of course on a vehicle with standard transmission.
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