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    Clock incorrect after car was driven and parked by Valet

    Our 2019 car is very wonky when using the GPS sync. The clock DOES lose it's time when starting up, and other things are wonky as I recall. What WE do is disable GPS sync in general, but if the times change or the clock gets a couple minutes fast/slow, we enable GPS until the clock corrects...
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    Questions About Infotainment System - Just got a 2013 CX-5

    I swapped my factory radio out for a Kenwood many years ago (there's posts somewhere here, but I'm away and don't have the links). I reused the factory camera with a voltage adapter and it works fine. You will need other adapters through to reuse the steering wheel controls etc. You do lose...
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    New EU08 10022 Mazda Connect Update

    Did you not read the sentence "Message me for DOWNLOAD link."?
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    2014 CX-5 100k service

    These cars' LCA bushings seem to clunk first and fail second. Very little movement (if any) detectable until they fail.
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    Switched to 5W-30 from 0W-20

    Interesting article from RockAuto newsletter here on why you should (maybe) not diverge from the recommended oil viscosity...
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    Folding side mirror issue (2021 CX-5)

    I just disabled the auto folding on my CX-50. I normally don't need it, and can fold them manually on the few occasions I do.
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    2014 CX-5 - reusing USB/AUX in armrest?

    I reused the factory socket, and made my own adapter. See: Aftermarket head unit instead?
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    Hesitation at high RPM after refilling the gas tank?

    Not sure I understand? Premium gas will also contain alcohol (unless you specifically get a gas that is advertised as zero alcohol, but that's not available at most gas stations).
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    2014 CX-5 Touring Bluetooth volume very low…Any ideas?

    Did you turn the volume up on the phone?
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    2018 CX-5 Door handle issue...Help

    Here's the manual section for removing the door panel. You can then check if (likely) something is disconnected from the handle.
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    2018 CX-5 Door handle issue...Help

    When you ask something like this, you need to provide details on year (and possibly trim)
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    Power lift gate problem (2024 Mazda CX-5)

    I think he meant he wasn't buying the dealer's story, not yours.
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    Advice for first trip to indie mechanic? 2021 CX-5

    "Inspect" means "check level". Your car is only 3 years old and 40K, your brake fluid should be fine for a couple more years,
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    Power lift gate problem (2024 Mazda CX-5)

    Sure! It could be "just one of those things" and clearing the codes makes it go away and never come back. If not, you're no worse off.
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    Can't set assistant volume anymore (CX-5 Android Auto)

    Not 100% sure about this, but worth a try... just adjust the volume on your phone while using the assistant. That should work, and is probably easiest.
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