Recent content by up4speed

The bumper comes off VERY easily, and worth it, just so you can work comfortably, trust me. After doing it once, that bumper can come off in less than 8 minutes. The modules just have a few screws on the base, and one jack, it doesn't really get easier than this as far as repairs go. After I...

You're not alone! My daughter, while in her CX-5, rear ended my wife in her CX-9!!!!!!! Thankfully there was very minor damage. Daughter's car got scuffed a little, and wife's car just needed a refinish on the rear bumper.

Thanks! I'm happy that I solved it. Since it started as an intermittent problem, I was worried about troubleshooting correctly. As far as extended warranties go, I'm not big on them. The reason being that probability says that you will do financially better without them. These companies...

The original monitor I purchased was used and it didn't work (probably because I needed to change both left and right), it cost $250, but I'm able to return it, so no loss there. The 2 new ones that I bought came with new brackets and wiring harnesses and list price for them was about $625 each...

Final update: I installed two brand new blind spot monitors on the right and left today. It was very easy to remove the bumper and replace them. I'm happy to report that after replacing BOTH, the system is now working flawlessly, and there was no programming required! The only downside is...

I gave up and ordered the left and the right blind spot monitors. They should be in on Saturday, I'll report back after I install them.

I just got back from the dealer. They were unable to program the replacement module. They told me that I have to change BOTH modules (left and right) at the same time. I don't know why they don't only sell them in pairs then, nor do I know how they know that they are together when ordered, but...

This problem is driving me nuts! I have an intermittent problem with my drivers side BSM not working every now and then on my '08 CX-9 GT. After the drivers side not working for a few minutes, it triggers a flashing "BSM Off" light. Sometimes it will work perfectly, other times not. When hooked...

Yes, there was a recall on it. Apparently the wires that pass under the seat get chaffed over the years and shorts out, causing the seat to move! This can be VERY dangerous. If you take it in, they should fix it for free, and secure the wires so it doesn't happen again.

TSB 01-035/10. The dealer will flash the ECU So far I put about 1.5 tank fulls through. I don't notice any difference in the MPG's, but the pinging noise is gone!! So far so good.

I am out of warranty, but I don't even want them messing with it. They will create new noises more than likely. this noise I'm asking about is VERY VERY subtle. It sounds deep into the dash, or firewall, and the car has to be completely quiet. like I said, It sounds like felt rubbing...

I'm pretty sure it will not improve because my brother has a 2010 (I assume it has the newer program), and his has the exact same crappy mileage. I think the bad mileage is a combination of the vehicles weight, size, big tires add drag, all wheel drive etc. But I still think it should...

I just started getting a VERY slight rubbing noise that is really annoying me. Most people probably don't hear it, but I'm hyper sensitive to cabin noises. It sounds like two pieces lined with felt, rubbing together. The noise sounds like it's deep in the dashboard, or even the whole...

I just got back from the dealer, they did the reprogram. So far it's good, but it's a useless test because the engine never got cold yet, plus it was an intermittant problem. I should be good now, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

What makes it even more strange is that it started the knock at about 10,000 miles. I'm wondering if I just never heard it, or maybe as we approach colder weather, the gas stations put in more ethanol exaggerating the problem. Who knows? Good call on the warranty. I wasn't covered for the...