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    Rear sunroof drain blocked (CX-5 2012)

    Thanks for all the help on this. I didn't know something was wrong until I realized I had water on the floor; I wet vac'ed out almost 2 gallons. I'm including an extra photo to supplement that detailed diagram posted earlier. I have a red straw that I have poked in the drain holes. The photos...
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    Power liftgate won't open after unlock

    I'm having the same intermittent problem. 2014.5 Mazda CX-5 Touring 2.5L. The problem happens more frequently in cold weather, especially when the car is not warmed up. How does one reset the control module for unlocking the liftgate? Did resetting the liftgate control module still help? Or did...
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    Should my next new car be the Honda Civic Hatchback?

    The new April 2017 Consumer Reports Annual issue also lists the 2016 Mazda 3 as a car to avoid. In fact, along with the '07 Mazda 5, it's the only Mazda from the past decade or so to avoid, according to Consumer Reports. The odd part--and why I'm checking here is that, aside from the...
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    New CX-5 Touring owner!

    Was at the Chicago Auto Show yesterday. I did not ask but the 2017 CX-5s on display did not appear to have a CD player, although above the controls there appeared to be space for one. Any further confirmation?
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    How to remove wax stains from black trim?

    The Pink Pearl pencil eraser does the trick. It's neat and fast and a piece of cake. I care the eraser in my glove compartment. Peanut Butter? Unnecessarily messy.
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    What car did you trade in for your CX-5?

    Traded in a 2005 Mazda3i 5 dr at 147,000 miles for 2014.5 CX-5 FWD Before the Mazda 3, I had a 1998 Saturn SC-2 with 112,000 miles. Before that, a 1990 Ford Probe GL (by Mazada, off MX-6 platform) with 171,000 miles. I was so happy with that, that I went back to Mazda after I had too many...
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    CX-5 bluetooth grayed out

    Pulling the AUDIO 1 & 2 fuses for ten seconds did the trick for me. Thanks!! 2014.5 CX-5
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    Mazda to support Android Auto

    Wired is reporting that Mazda has signed on for Apple Carplay for the 2016 model year. Would love to hear it officially from Mazda. I'd pay to upgrade. http://www.wired.com/2014/06/carplay-android-auto-automakers/
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    CX-5 Safety- what changes were made between 2013-2014 models?

    Is there any way you can tell if you have the added metal in the corner areas? I know officially it's all CX-5s made after 10/13 but since mine (built 9/13) has the leather booted, straight line gear shift and new mid-year color Reflex Blue Mica, I was hoping I might have the beefed up frame...
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    CX-5 Safety- what changes were made between 2013-2014 models?

    I know I sound like an obsessive-compulsive geek, but I was hoping to read something like the above. After a bad accident some years back, I keep obsessing about the small overlap crash test change. As you all know, the post-10/13 manufactured CX-5s officially have the engineering change that...
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    Which car to buy: 2014 Mazda CX-5 s Grand Touring or Mazda3 s Grand Touring?

    I had a 2005 Mazda 3 for nine years and agonized over the 2014 3 versus CX-5. I'm 6'3. My body feels so much better in the taller CX-5. Both are great cars though, and the higher end 3's cost about the same as the middle to higher CX-5's
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    Top 5 Reasons NOT to Buy a CX-5

    Thank TreyP! Much appreciated. :) Call me an old Fogey but I have a Touring without the tech package. Any way to add keyless entry by itself? (Please don't answer if I'm inappropriately going off thread--my apols.)
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    wiper replacement - are you happy with OEM blades?

    My 2014 CX-5 has 2,100 miles. Blade on drivers side peeling away.
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    2014 CX-5 New Owner Observations: Detailed Review (2.5L Touring AWD)

    It's not about brain power, one's reflexes need to be reconditioned. I've had a 2014 CX-5 Touring for a month. Old process on my 2005 Mazda3 which I had for 175K miles. Unlock car with my FOB. The key is in my hand when I start with the key in the ignition: always use the FOB to lock and...
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