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The bottom part of cylinder pops out whenever the key is inserted. In order to remove the key, I have to press the key inward (push the cylinder in) and turn. I have never had a car with broken ignition switch.

Free: Good condition. Were replaced due to front suspension creaking but turned out to be sway bar bushings. Fits G1 MZ5 and MZ3. Pick up only. SW Houston. PM.

While I had the MZ5 on the jack stands. I've noticed the heat shields on the fire wall and above exhaust system are coming apart. It looks like just a thin piece of aluminum foil on fiberglass foam with cardboard backing. The foil either detach from the fiberglass or flaking (in contact with...

Only driver window won't go down. The other 3 windows are OK from both master or individual switch. The headlights will dim a bit when press down. Is it the master switch, regulator or motor?

I had my 5 leaky power steering pump replaced under 3/36K warranty. Now less than 5/60K, the replacement unit is leaking again. It lose almost no PS fluid, should I be concerned?

January 2010 in 16F temperature, the engine turnover slowly but eventually turn fast enough to start the engine. No clicking, no battery light. December 2010 (30F to 40F) battery light comes for a few seconds in the middle of driving. It does not happen every day. Everything seems normal...

My friend's Camry's front brake pads have uneven wear problem on both sides (100K+ miles). We found caliper pins stuck and no grease (no broken boots). A healthy dose of CRC brake grease fixed the problem. While I have tools scattered all over the garage floor. I've decided to inspect MZ5's...

Since it's a hassle to remove engine shield for oil change. Has anyone done any kind of modification to make life easier (other than longer OCI). I'm thinking about cutting a hole for oil filter.

Anyone tried it? Just did an oil change and going 0W-30 instead of usual 5W-30. Doesn't feel any different from cold start to highway driving.

Has anyone add another dome light above the third row like the one above the second row? I replaced factory dome light with LED but only improved second row.

Has anyone ever try this? http://www.fjcinc.com/fjcextremecold.htm

My 2007 MZ5 4AT (same as MZ3) is the only Mazda I've owned. This automatic transmission behaves different from other torque converter type transmissions. If I shutdown the engine in "D" with wheels against a chock (no brakes), the car will not roll back like all other automatic vehicles. It...

The OEM (Panasonic?) battery is working fine and good water level since day one. The hold down bracket has some corrosion though. Anyone experience similar battery leak problem? Should I take advantage of Optima $25 rebate? http://www.optimabatteries.com/save25_promo/save25.htm

EcoBoost=Less cylinder + DI + turbocharging Isn't the technology already available on MS3/MS6/CX-7? http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=27455

http://forum.mpvclub.com/viewtopic.php?t=14537

While I was rotating tires I noticed there's a bump stop (look alike) on top of front lower arm. The material is made of hard plastic not rubber and it's directly below outer CV boot. What's the function of this thing and can I remove it?

While washing the 5 I noticed there's a concave portion inner of hi-beam reflector in the headlight assembly. Is this where a city/parking bulb resides? Is it standard in Europe or Asia? Can it be retrofitted?

OM does not (edit) have ATF OCI. Most other synthetic ATF such as Toyota WS has severe schedule of 60k. I personally know Mercon V (semi-blend) does not last 60k. http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123667437&highlight=mercon While change oil at 18k, I decided to drain and fill...

Does 4-sp auto have a filter? Wix listed 58617 for 4F27E transmission. Any direction on changing one...

While I was in the garage doing some chores I noticed MZ5's fuel tank area was making some noise. It sounded like a pump and lasted about 10-15 seconds. Key was not in the ignition and engine already shutdown for more than1 hour. Is this some kind of emission thing?