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Vehicle Electrics / Re: Battery on its last legs, suggested replacements?
« Last Post by MIP on January 12, 2024, 09:40:19 am »

I gave up in the end......

Web pages were suggesting incorrect batteries, non start stop, too small etc... even when I put in the correct license plate.

Given the very restrictive location, battery cover etc... I got one from my local Mazda dealer.....

Price wasn't too crazy either......



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Vehicle Electrics / Battery on its last legs, suggested replacements?
« Last Post by MIP on January 11, 2024, 10:02:00 am »
Folks,

Looks like my battery is on its last legs.  Interesting search results when you try to find a replacement.

2.2 Diesel with start stop  2015 model

Anybody replaced theirs?

I know I need a EFB or similar but not a straight forward choice of battery.

Thanks in advance

Martin

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Vehicle Entertaintment / Navigation Systems / Re: Android Auto - wireless operation?
« Last Post by 101David on January 10, 2024, 12:47:02 pm »
See here:
https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-cx-5-54/wireless-android-auto-53044/

Thank you Gerald - I suspected as much!  I'll invest in a dongle then....

David
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Vehicle Entertaintment / Navigation Systems / Android Auto - wireless operation?
« Last Post by 101David on January 08, 2024, 10:24:46 am »
Hello all - thanks for adding me to the group.

I have a 2019 Mazda Cx-5 Sport Nav + Auto which I bought from a dealer in December.

Android Auto works well if I plug my phone into the top USB slot with a cable - but if possible I'd like to use it wirelessly.

Is there a software update that would make wireless operation work - or would I need to buy one of those after-market dongles?

Thanks in advance - David
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Modification Projects / Re: Fitting a dashcam in New CX-5
« Last Post by Largekevin on January 05, 2024, 08:27:19 pm »
Email them again as I have just fitted one in my CX5.

I sent the parts and got a £10 replacement from eBay until the new one showed up.

Unfortunately damaged the plastic connector/grommet for the rubber boot on the tailgate, can only buy it as part of a wiring harness. Trying to source a second harness with the connectors in good condition.
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CX-5 / Re: Walk away auto lock and double locking
« Last Post by cidersteve on December 10, 2023, 03:43:02 pm »
thanks AahDee ,good piece of info  :)
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CX-5 / Re: Walk away auto lock and double locking
« Last Post by AahDee on December 08, 2023, 09:11:00 pm »
Whilst waiting for a reply to my original post, I have continued to investigate the double locking system. I originally found that Walk Away Auto Locking was available whilst scrolling through Settings on the Mazda Connect screen. I still cannot find any reference to it in the Owner’s Reference Guide (ORG).

I now think I have found the answer and I post the details below in case anyone else has the same problem.

The ORG refers to the "security indicator light" (outline of a car and a lock in red on a black background) on the instrument cluster/dash panel on the following pages:

Page 3-6 (3-5 and 3-6 cover the Double Locking System) states "The indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds to indicate that the (double locking) system has been activated" (activation being made by one of the three methods - using the auxiliary key in the door lock; pressing the lock button on the transmitter twice within 3 seconds; or, with the advanced keyless function, pressing the request switch on the door handle twice within 3 seconds).

Page 3-13 details how to arm the Theft Deterrent System: “(With the advanced keyless function) press a request switch (on the door handle). The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes twice per second for 20 seconds. After 20 seconds the system is fully armed”.

So, if using the Walk Away Auto Lock function, how could I check whether the car has been double locked? The method I used was to place the keys in a plastic bag, stand by the door after getting out of the car so I could see the dash through the driver’s door window and simply throw the keys on to the lawn (hence the plastic bag) far enough away from the car to imitate walking away.

In my case, the indicator light did flash for 20 seconds, thus proving the Theft Deterrent System was fully armed.

I’m sure the same result would be obtained if simply giving the keys to a third party and getting them to walk away from the car or placing the keys in a Faraday pouch.

I hope this explanation is helpful to anyone who may be interested.
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Maintenance / Re: Low Oil Pressure?
« Last Post by cx5er on December 08, 2023, 03:40:20 pm »
I have an update.

My car is a 2017 CX5 Skyactive diesel. Mazda have fixed it at a cost of £1600 and the car has been regularly serviced by a Mazda main dealer in the UK. The car has been used for long motorway miles so I am very sad that this has happened.

The problem with the Mazda engine is that the oil strainer blocks up causing P055F and P0524 error codes to come up. These codes cause the red oil pressure and yellow check engine light to come up on the dash.

The cause of the fault is that the strainer was blocked by carbon deposits. The strainer is essentially a filter inside the car, which cannot be replaced without significant dismantling of the oil sump, removal of the oil pump, and dismantling the oil pump to get to the oil strainer. The oil strainer costs just £25 but the labour made up the lion share of the cost. Why would you put a filter in such an inaccessible part of the car? Oil filters, air filters and even cabin filters are easy to get to - so why do this? Why make it so hard to replace a part that is going to get blocked?

This is my first and last Mazda - awful experience. Costly and stressful. Not impressed with Mazda at all.
I cannot recommend a Mazda or a CX5 to anyone; in fact I would urge everyone to avoid buying this car.
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Maintenance / Re: Oil change
« Last Post by cx5er on December 04, 2023, 01:13:54 am »
Yes, the oil data must be reset or you will get a warning light.

Would that be an engine oil warning and check engine light showing code P055F ?
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