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    Strange headlight voltage issue

    After replacing a headlight bulb (passenger-side) yesterday, I'm suddenly getting some strange behaviour from my headlights. Here is what I'm seeing now: Lo-beam setting: driver's side low-beam normal. Pass-side low-beam only half power. Both high-beam bulbs on at low power. Hi-beam setting...
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    Alarm going off randomly

    I've searched around and not seen this anywhere... The factory alarm on our 08 Mazda5 GT has started going off randomly when locking/unlocking/opening/closing doors. It's been a sporadic thing up to now, but today it went crazy. First, the key fob wouldn't lock the car, then when I opened...
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    Disable AC compressor on Defrost setting

    This is one of the "features" of new-ish cars that I HATE: the A/C compressor is automatically enabled anytime the car is put in defrost mode. If I'm not mistaken, our P5s have this feature as well... So today I found this fix for 2001+ Miatas and wondered if the P5 setup is similar. Anyone...
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    New stereo install popping ROOM fuse

    Hey folks, I just installed my new stereo and am having a problem with the wiring harness. As soon as I connect the wiring harness to the factory plug, the ROOM fuse pops and I get no power to the stereo. Before I go ripping stuff out and checking voltages and such, have you any thoughts on...
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    Planning to buy a Protege5 - What should I look for?

    I'm about to buy a Protege5 to replace my totalled Mazda6... I was wondering if you folks could share what P5-specific problems I should be on the lookout for as I shop around this week... Thanks!
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    Tail-light conversion...

    My wife prefers the 2006-07 tail-lights over our 08 tail-lights. If I can find a pair, will they just bolt and plug-in without modification?
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    Removing top storage door...

    This may seem odd, but I need to remove the door on the storage bin that sits on top of the centre console - where the nav display would be if I had it. Can I do this without removing a million other dash pieces?
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    Mazda6 Joins Our Mazda5

    Hi All, I just picked up a 2004 Mazda6 Sport Wagon and am VERY pleased with it... it goes nicely with our 2008 Mazda5!
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