Recent content by starlessblack

I thought about that because my old Miata used to do some kind of initial ABS self-check after first starting the car. But we've owned this CX-9 for two years now, and my spouse and I don't remember this happening from day one.

Thanks to the folks here confirming I'm not crazy. I, too, have the same sticky brake caliper and/or pad loosening itself upon initial brake application. It usually happens right at the first application of brakes after being parked a little bit. Now I need to try to figure out if this is also...

After using it a couple days, it definitely seems that the MZD boots/launches faster. It also seems like the CarPlay GUI itself is a little smoother, but not so sure about that one. Finally, I can't quite tell if the MZD is connecting/displaying to CarPlay any quicker or not, but it may start...

I'll say this much, the move to just a single upgrade file/single-step process for the firmware upgrade is nice. I just updated mine from the xx.100a to this xx.335c, and it was quick and easy.

This is where I've gone in the past to get the files. Does it not work for you? https://my.hidrive.com/share/hsodpqja.l#$/Mazda_Firmware/NA%20N

Thank you. I went back and looked again and realized you have to remove the CMU because the USB ports are on the back of the CMU, not, as I first feared, on the front of the CMU or bottom of the display. Got it all buttoned back up and tested out. Thanks, forum!

I have a 2017 CX-9, but it appears my CMU must not be compatible because I only see one brown port on the back. And it's not keyed correctly for the blue or green wires. What gives? I thought all the 2017 models and up were good to go?

I mean, what's the problem letting customers buy these to install themselves? Yes, I'm sure there will be some small percentage of extra service appointments to fix something a customer screwed up while trying to self-install, but that surely is outweighed by the goodwill and "cool uncle" factor...

It depends on the car and suspension engineering/geometry. I've seen cars on which a strut or shock tower brace had a pronounced effect and others that didn't. The CX-9's OEM brace is pretty paltry looking--that AutoExe one is much stouter metal, spans further across the bay to reach the actual...

Awesome! Glad to hear my find helped someone at least!(yippy)

This got me thinking about stiffening up the front end. Does anyone have any experience with front strut tower braces for the CX-9? The only one I can find on the internet is an AutoExe one: http://www.amazdaonline.com/eshop/cx-9/2720-autoexe-front-strut-tower-bar-mtc4000.html

I just registered on this forum to report about what I thought was suspension clicking and clunking on my 2017 CX-9 with ~10k miles. It started happening more and more the last couple thousand miles. Happened everywhere--inclines, driveways, on the highway when hitting bumps OR when coming off...

I just registered on this forum to report about what I thought was suspension clicking and clunking on my 2017 CX-9 with ~10k miles. It started happening more and more the last couple thousand miles. Happened everywhere--inclines, driveways, on the highway when hitting bumps OR when coming off...