Recent content by FBwMazda5

I've got my car back now and it's running fine. The cause of the problem: I installed the new battery backwards (i.e. positive cable to negative post, negative cable to positive post. After re-installing the battery the correct way: - I replaced the blown 15A fuse for the interior overhead...

Battery was installed backwards. Now all electrical items work and fobs synced. Only problem is no sound at all when I try to start the engine. Possibly starter relay was damaged when battery connection was reversed?? Or is it simply something more I have to do with the anti-theft system for it...

The battery in my new 2010 Mazda 5 was "weak" after only 2 years - replaced under warranty. Now 2 years later this battery is also showing "weak" on load tests (9.5volts) while cranking. Charging system is fine (14.5V). Suggestions/advice wanted on why the batteries are not holding the full...

I installed a new battery and when I connect the second (negative) battery cable the horn blares constantly and all electrical accessories are on i.e. parking lights, windshield wipers, interior fan etc. and keys and remote fobs have no effect; cannot turn off accessories/horn, cannot...

Interesting idea to remount the directional snow tires 1/2 way through lifespan to even the wear; probably would be worth the cost and I'll examine the tread at the end of this winter. Sounds like a good reason to buy non-directional all-seasons (which I will be doing next spring). Any...

Original equipment Toyo tires were the worst I've ever had - worn out at 20,000km! The all-season Toyo tires on my 2010 Mazda 5 are worn out after only 20,000km! I do 40,000km/year and use snow tires from Nov.-Apr (6 months). The snow tires are fine so it's not the car; it's not the alignment...