Recent content by Loheiman

Thanks for the suggestions. Any references/diagrams/videos that would be helpful to identify where those bolts are etc? It's not when under heavy acceleration, it's under light/medium acceleration and only at certain RPMs (~2.5k i think) Good suggestion, will check!

When under acceleration and under certain conditions (rpm perhaps?), I get a rattle. It sounds like metal on metal, perhaps causes by some sort of resonance. It sounds like it's coming from the dash or A-pillar but it might be just be reflecting off the windshield. Car is a 2016.5 touring. Any...

Now that I know to make sure the doors are unlocked before disconnecting the battery, I've had no issues. I've probably disconnected 5 times since and have never had the issue since.

Putting the microphone under the grill (i assume center?) is a great idea. I was curious what the parking/hand brake wire is for. What is that used for? Good to know it's reversed with the reverse signal.

Hey was curious how the rest of the install went: Were you able to get the head unit working with the factory microphone? How well does it integrate with the steering wheel controls? Curious if the Talk button works to trigger Google Assistant when running Android auto. Have you got the backup...

Try disconnecting the battery for 20 mins then reconnecting it. I found had an issue where the red key light and red security light was illuminated after I had disconnected the battery and then used the physical cut key to unlock the doors. Disconnecting the battery for 20 mins then reconnecting...

Appreciate the suggestions but I've fixed the issue and I'm fairly certain what caused it. Because of the keyless entry system that automatically locks the car when exiting the vehicle, I found that I had to use the physical key inside the fob to unlock the car after disconnecting the battery...

I'm having an odd issue with my 2016 CX-5 after installing an amplifier and subwoofer using a PAC line out converter. I did not splice into any factory wiring and always had the battery disconnected during the installation. I've since disconnected all of the above and the issue remains...

I have the exact same question as the original poster. I think the reason the connector from the speaker cables is being plugged into the PAC connector is so that the buyer has the option of powering the factory speakers/wires with the factory amp/head unit (I'm pretty sure the wires go straight...

I've been doing tons of research and have an idea on what I want to do and would love some feedback/help with some questions. FYI I have a 2016 CX-5 Touring non-Bose and definitely want to keep the stock head unit and would like to preserve as much as the factory wiring and not make permanent...

Plasti-dipped my badges. Removed the Skyactive badge. Threw on some exhaust tips. https://photos.app.goo.gl/SFz9UQpcU8HpSTdJ9

Yes you can use android auto, but it's not officially supported yet. See https://mazdatweaks.com/

Sorry Type D

Question for those who use Android Auto on the headunit and therefore plug their phone into the USB and DON'T use the phone's screen, where do you place your phone? I've been trying to come up with a place to mount a dock for one-handed docking of the phone but haven't found a good place or...

Thanks for the replies! I've looked at the hinge area and it looks like there's room for it to open more. Any idea on what the spec are for the OEM struts (pre and post recall)? Specifically the weight/force and the length.