AWD Badge

[Afsigma21]

So, when we were looking to buy our CX9 we noticed that not all AWD Models have an AWD Badge.

We got the 09 Touring AWD but no badge. Anyone know ? The salesman didnt.

[vikefan7]

I didn't even know they began putting the AWD badge on the 09's until someone posted a pic of their new '09 and the badge was there. I think it would be kind of weird to have the badge on some and not all, maybe it's only on the GT.

[ceric]

I don't think '09 AWD comes with an "AWD" emblem.
Those that have them were probably put on there by the dealer.
Check all available photos of 2009 CX9 (on eBay, craigslist, yahoo-auto, etc.) Not a single 2009 CX9 AWD has an "AWD" emblem.
2010 model will have it.

[Force-1]

I don't think '09 AWD comes with an "AWD" emblem.
Those that have them were probably put on there by the dealer.
Check all available photos of 2009 CX9 (on eBay, craigslist, yahoo-auto, etc.) Not a single 2009 CX9 AWD has an "AWD" emblem.
2010 model will have it.

Not according to this thread:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123750408

[nyc1dxo]

My '09 gt has the AWD badge

[ceric]

Maybe it is one of those "running changes" Mazda has been doing.
In other words, 09 AWD models produced after certain date have the emblems.
As I said before, you can google, check eBay, craigslist, everywhere for auto sales ads of 2009 CX9.
You won't see any one with AWD enblem on the hatch.

If this was true, that means Mazda has a part # of it. People who want OE emblem can ask the dealer to get one (for 07, 08, and early 09 models).

[BIGhouse]

lol...nyc1dxo nice user pic. Wish that was a Cx-9 and not a BMW.

Technically, should the car really get a AWD badge anyway? its not like its full time AWD. How do other car companies handle this?

[Force-1]

lol...nyc1dxo nice user pic. Wish that was a Cx-9 and not a BMW.

Technically, should the car really get a AWD badge anyway? its not like its full time AWD. How do other car companies handle this?

The CX-9 is one of the very few AWD vehicles that don't have an AWD badge on the rear. Off the top of my head I can't think of another without the badging.

[ceric]

I think the emblems ('AWD' included) help the salesperson more than us, the customers.

[Mx5+Cx9]

I for one am glad my 08 GT does not have an "AWD" badge on it. The less badge the better in my opinion. Heck if that "CX9" badge and "Mazda" emblem didn't leave a mark, they'd have come off too.

[BIGhouse]

Im glad mine is badgeless as well. I dont need to advertise.

Funny thing, my 08 GT came with tan pinstripes that matched the interior. I peeled em off. The lines are so nice on this car...the less the better.

[jcpharm]

my 09 CX-9 does have an AWD badge. in fact it also has a dealer sticker/label on the left. Can i take that off without leaving a mark?

[SeCX-9]

my 09 CX-9 does have an AWD badge. in fact it also has a dealer sticker/label on the left. Can i take that off without leaving a mark?

Hmmm. The question is whether the dealer installed that, or Mazda installed it. I always remove dealer logos, unless they want to pay me $100 month for advertising. They quickly agree no badge.

You need to find out if the AWD badge uses pins or is just tape. If it's pins , then you have holes in the metal to plug and paint.

Let us know what you find out.
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[Afsigma21]

I did not pay attention at the dealer last weekend, I was not looking closely at the other models.

The dealer I went to had a 50/50 mix of badged and non badged.

[ceric]

My bet is on the running change. CX9s produced after certain date have the AWD badges if they are.
We can estimate the date (month) if everyone who has an 09 AWD check manufacturing date (base of B-pillar) of their CX9s.
If I was correct, the pattern will show up.

Can we have all the 2009 owners post their findings?

manufactured date <> With/Without AWD badge
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[TheMAN]

the AWD badges are only on the 2010s

if it makes you feel warm and fuzzy to have it, go buy it: TE71-51-781

[SeCX-9]

Got tired of waiting for Mazda to come out with an AWD badge and found 2 used for $12 on eBay. Ran the CX-9 through an auto carwash today and stayed put (for now). We'll see how well the double-sided tape holds up. I think they were from some Toyota model.

Took a few photos, and while I was it it, a few of our his & hers after a little cleaning....

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=122&pictureid=664

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=122&pictureid=666

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=122&pictureid=667

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=122&pictureid=665

[TheMAN]

pics don't work!

[SeCX-9]

pics don't work!

Try again....I just replaced them with those in the gallery of this forum, instead of another board.

Try checking out my online photo gallery under my profile also.

[TheMAN]

oh... you just have a toyota highlander badge... or maybe rav4

I like the slanted look of the OEM badge better

[gtxjoe]

My 2009 GT bought in Aug 09 came with the AWD badge and no dealer badges.

[Nuzy]

My 2009 GT bought in Aug 09 came with the AWD badge and no dealer badges.

Same here - 2009 GT purchased in July 2009 came with factory installed AWD badge.

[My09CX-9]

Same here - 2009 GT purchased in July 2009 came with factory installed AWD badge.
I bought mine in December 2008 and didn't come with AWD badging!

[ceric]

Production Date - AWD Badge or not
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Dec/2008 - No
July 2009 - Yes
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Seems like the switch over date is somewhere in between.
Anyone else?

[nyc1dxo]

My AWD was built in Apr 2009. Badge on car.

[ceric]

Production Date - AWD Badge or not
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Dec/2008 - No
April/2009 - Yes
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Anyone else?

[The-9]

AWD badge on my 09 GT AWD Mfg Date 4/09

[Nuzy]

I finally got around to checking my mfg date and it was 04/09, so looks like April was the month they switched over.

[ceric]

Sometime between Dec/2008 and April/2009.
That is what the data shows at this point.

[Marin Mazda]

I noticed the badge a bit ago to my surprise.. .since I have an 07... it's not listed until the '10 year model.. .tho they're obviously produced in the second half of the 09 productions... the current part number is #TE71-51-781 CX9 (not in stock in the warehouses just yet... ) and #EH46-51-781B for the CX7...

[ryanCX-9]

Production Date - AWD Badge or not
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Dec/2008 - No
April/2009 - Yes
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Anyone else?

Mine's 05/09 with AWD badge.

[ux149]

For those of you who want to add the AWD badge to an '07 or '08, the rear liftgate is not the same as the '09. The '07 and '08 have a higher and more obvious outward flare across the bottom. In fact, the crease is about the distance below the CX-9 badge as the AWD badge is positioned on the '09.

[jdbuffie]

Does anyone know of a good way to remove a dealers badge? Mine is just a flat silver foil type badge held on with some type of adhesive.

[Force-1]

I always tell them not to apply one when I purchase. If it's already on I make them take it off before I leave the lot.

A hair dryer can help remove the sticker too. Heat up the adhesive, then slowly peel.

[SashaPave]

I just purchased one for my 08 awd. I don't care to show off, but when you're driving through chain-control areas in the Sierra, the cops will often look at the badge to determine if you have AWD or not. Much cheaper and easier than having to put on chains!

[helbigtw]

Does anyone know of a good way to remove a dealers badge? Mine is just a flat silver foil type badge held on with some type of adhesive.

Just have to use brute force and rip it off. Then you have to use products to remove the leftover adhesive. Be careful that you don't use anything that would take the clear off or the paint off. Goo Gone is great for this type of thing, I've used it on several of my cars.

[ceric]

I heard that people blow dry it to heat the glue up, then, use a strong wire (such as piano wire) to cut through the gap.

[dsc888]

I used wax coated dental floss to take off my dealer spam emblem. A little bit of Goo Gone cleaned off the remaining glue.


I heard that people blow dry it to heat the glue up, then, use a strong wire (such as piano wire) to cut through the gap.

[Mx5+Cx9]

if it's a flat vinyl decal, then just heat it up with a hair blow drier, and pick at a corner and lift.