Recent content by rgrisoli

Agreed, from what I've read on this forum, it seems logical that the TC is the weak link and can sometimes result in sheared transmission splines – not the other way around. Just my opinion, but I'm certainly no mechanic. One thought - it seems to me that the FWD models wouldn't have these...

Batmancx9, here is a recap and update on my situation. 2010 cx-9 74 K miles. In November 2015, I heard the loud clunk and brought it to the dealership. I had read this forum, so I was convinced that my TC had seized. I did not, however, suspect that my transmission splines had also been...

W1gfd, how were you able to get Mazda to cover the cost of the new transmission. I assume that the splines were sheared off? How many miles on the vehicle at the time of the failure and were you covered under an extended warranty? Sorry for all the questions, but my TC failed and took out the...

My top left one broke with only 6k miles on the vehicle. At that point it was covered under warranty.

Is it reasonable to say that the transfer case seizure caused my transmissions splines to strip? Or will Mazda tell me that my transmission caused the transfer case to fail? I'd really like to press Mazda to cover the cost of my transmission since they are aware of the TC failures, but am not...

My 2010 CX-9 (70Kmi) had the exact issue. Loud metal-on-metal noise at low speed on a turn causing the vehicle to shudder. Dealer could not find a problem despite the fact that I directed them to the transfer case after reading this thread. Fast forward 3 months - while driving in snow, I...

I'm certainly not the expert here, but I believe that you'd need the towing prep pkg to have the connector for the light harness. The FWD models are not tow- ready. You can easily remove the cargo tray and look around near your jack to see if you have the connector. If you have it, the harness...

UUUGGGGG!! That is so slick! I can't believe that I just installed an aftermarket wiring harness which involved running a wire through the firewall to the battery. That looks so simple - I will always read this forum before pulling my car apart. I will always read this forum before pulling my...

I already have 2" accessories from my other vehicle. Do you know if Mazda sells a 2" receiver or is the only OEM 1 1/4"?

CXP Sport Owner. I noticed that your factory hitch sits higher than all of the aftermarkets in another post. It looks better than anything I've seen. How difficult was it to cut the notch in the apron and what did you use to make the cut? I really like that it sits higher and your wiring is...

CX9 SportOwner, which hitch do you have? It looks like it sits higher than any of the aftermarket hitches that I've seen (Hidden Hitch, Draw Tite, Curtis). Thanks for the wiring info.