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    Considering going back to a CX-9

    Hi guys, We had a 2011 GT AWD CX-9 which was a nice vehicle, great for road trips. The tech (Nav) was getting pretty outdated, and we eventually traded it in for a 2015 GT AWD 2.5 CX-5. Wife likes driving the CX-5 daily to work, but it is our main family vehicle. Obviously the CX-5 is smaller...
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    Getting homeland programmed, any tips for a Genie ?

    Hi guys, I tried unsuccessfully to program our garage door opener to the CX-5 homelink yesterday. (GT with tech package). We have a Genie Powerlift 900 for the garage. Have any of you experience with setting this combination up ? If so it would be appreciated. Tks.
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    OEM accessory hitch question, what comes with the kit.

    We purchased a new 2015 CX-5 a few days ago, and it has the OEM hitch fitted to it. There was a supplied box in the truck which has the hitch ball mount, but no ball. Should this OEM kit have the ball also ? What did you guys get. What the box contained.
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    Have any of you you removed the main headlight unit before ?

    Hi guys I've been looking for help on how to safely remove the main front headlight unit. I'm looking to replace the xenon/HIS ballast, i have an OEM replacement ready to fit. But I need to know how to remove the headlight unit first. If you could tell me or point me towards a service manual it...
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    Removing front headlight unit, how to do it ?

    Hi guys I've been looking for help on how to safely remove the main front headlight unit. I'm looking to replace the xenon/HIS ballast, i have an OEM replacement ready to fit. But I need to know how to remove the headlight unit first. If you could tell me or point me towards a service manual it...
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    How to remove headlight assembly ? (drivers (L) side) on 2011 model...

    Hi guys, Looks like the xenon HID ballast has gone dead on my car, I was troubleshooting it this evening. We have a 2011 AWD GT model. In order to access the ballast unit I would have to remove the headlight assembly. If anyone could share the procedure on how to do this I'd greatly...
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    Can the "metal" lookalike silver plastic trim on the door be replaced ?

    This evening, the interior trim got a scratch on it when a item moved across the front passenger seat and hit the "metal" silver plastic trim on the door. Can this piece be replaced individually ? Thanks...
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    Another first time oil change on the CX-9...

    It was oil change time on our 2011 CX-9, I had the option of a free oil change at our local dealer but choose to do the work myself at home. I do the oil change and minor maintenance at home on all our cars anyway, so it was nice to get under the car and have a look around... Knowing how hard...
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    Any cargo cover options for those of us with the power tailgate ?

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    New owner of a 2011...

    New owner of a 2011...(edit now with pics) Completed a purchase on a new 2011 Grand Touring AWD today. Good experience with the dealership, and had fair and honest pricing. Pearl White, I don't want to own a dark car again. Options were the Nav package, Moonroof/Bose, and the Power Tailgate...
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    Considering a 2011 CX-9 two quick questions...

    I forgot to look for the spare wheel when we test drove a CX-9 last Sat, so I wanted to clarify that we get one on the car, I assume that it is a spacesaver ? Also for longer term ownership do we have a timing belt or chain on the V6 engine ? Many thanks...
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    Pricing info on a 2011...

    I'm looking into purchasing a 2011 Grand Touring, Pearl white with Nav package, Moonroof package and Tailgate lifter, cargo rails are also on the car pricing is around 36k. What do you guys think about this offer ? From what I see on Truecar and a few other sites it appears to be a very...
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    1st time posting...Considering a CX-9

    I've a long ownership background in the VW and Audi world, as well as an active Miata owner. We currently have two interesting commuter cars, my wife drives a mkV 4-door GTi and I drive a D2 S8 (the Ronin variety). We have one daughter right now, and we both work and commute to daycare...
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