Recent content by sunnyd

Try this: Shut off engine. Open driver's window enough to get your arm in (can be done before shutting off engine if you like). Exit vehicle. Shut door. Lock vehicle with key fob or button on door handle. Walk away for a minute (might not be necessary). Now manually unlock driver's door by...

Anchorman, I would also like to know how to purchase/subscribe (for 2016 in particular). Is it a one time fee or ongoing commitment? Thanks for your help.

Has anyone successfully found/purchased a 2016 Service Manual? I've had no luck at local dealerships so far. Thanks.

Daytime running lights dim/flickering/failed We can add another CX-5 to the list. One DRL failed completely after being dim/flickering for a little while, the other is still dim/flickering. Less than 40k km (25k miles) and less than 3 years old (thankfully this happened just before the 3 year...

Thanks Kedis, much appreciated!

I would also love an Mazda 6 AWD Wagon (my short list came down to the CX-5 and Subaru Outback - I couldn't believe how roomy the Outback is). Unfortunately, North America just doesn't have the love for wagons that many other parts of the world do.

Kedis, would you mind elaborating on your dash cam install? I have mine powered via the fuse box near the dead pedal, but tapping into the Homelink mirror sounds like a great idea.

I read a very detailed article on fog lights some time ago that explained why true fog lights should be used on their own (without headlights). Google is not helping me locate that article right now, but it was very detailed and made sense. I believe it's the fact that less light will be...

I will monitor mine over this fall and winter and try to report back. I don't think the message has stayed on anywhere close to a minute for me, but it is possible as the warning message is not all that attention attracting. Now that you mentioned it, I can think of one stoplight where it's...

This happens to me as well, but the message doesn't seem to last very long. In my experience so far, I wonder if it's the sun temporarily "blinding" the camera. Does your warning message stay on longer than a few seconds and if so, how long?

They aren't really fog lights. You can't operate them without the headlights being on, which is the whole point of fog lights. Probably intentional though as I suspect they wouldn't function well on their own.

I had the same issue (occasionally not autolocking). I disabled the feature and now lock manually via the keyfob or button on the door handle.

Has anyone had a squawking door lock actuator fail? If the noise is just a noise and not an indicator of future failure, I definitely agree that it's best to leave it as is.

Very cool. Would love to experience that; the closest I've got to that is roller coasters LOL

I'll let you know if/when I am going to place an order. Canada Post would probably work and might not cost much since the sunscreen won't be too heavy. P.S. Were you a pilot with the Snowbirds? That takes me back to my childhood...