What have you done to your Mazda5 today?
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She was running a tiny bit rough at idle so I installed an AEM Dryflow drop-in air filter (28-20293) replacing my old K&N drop-in filter (never been a fan of the oiled filters because they seem to cause more TB gunk then necessary) and cleaned my TB leaving it nice and squeaky clean. Finished it off by disconnecting my battery for 20 minutes, reconnecting it and performed an idle learn procedure. Its running nice and smooth.
Anytime you disconnect the battery, or battery goes dead, or you mess with the TB an idle learn procedure must be performed.
Get in close the door and make sure you don't start this procedure until dome lights have gone out completely. Turn the key to the ACC position (when all dash lights go on right before the START position) make sure you turn off all accesories (radio, AC, lights) nothing must be on. Leave it in that position for about 30-45 seconds during that time the check engine light will blink 3 times and then remain on again. After that happens, turn the engine on and just sit in there and let it idle for no less then 5 minutes. Don't touch anything just let it idle. After the 5 minutes idling turn it off and just let it sit for 1 minute before turning it on again. Voila!
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- 2006 Mazda5 Touring
Changed the oil and filter. My drain plug is stripped (actually its the pan thats stripped) sigh... She is only dripping very slowly right now but i will have to fix it soon.
Out of curiosity, every time you changed the oil, did you use a new crush washer?
Davicho: LOL. Brings me back memories of when I took apart the TB on my 2008 Yaris, s*** was so easy I expected more of a challenge but instead of a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle it was more like a Duplo block set. You couldn't get it wrong, it was like 5 big parts. My point is, after the TB cleaning, I started driving it, day in and day out, with no problems, until one day the MIL came on. I was like... DOH! Looking around under the hood for something stupid, I found an electrical connector was not connected. So I connected it. Next thing I know, I go to start her up, she sounded like a 1960's lawnmower running on fumes. It coughed and sputtered, then shut off. I gave it a rest. Tried to start her up again. This time she ran a bit longer, but still coughed and sputtered. I did this restarting thing for about 5 minutes until it finally stayed on and the cough and sputtering died out and it ran smooth again. Just saying, maybe it was an "idle learn." On the Yaris, Toyota went with a single-piece TB valve, it's all one unit with a single 8-pin (or so) connector, if it breaks, you buy a new one. I'm sure many manufacturers do the same thing, single-piece TB valves that are 100% electronic with no [apparent] adjustment. I never had a chance to do clean out the TB on my 5 but I'm sure it's similar, I have to do clean out the TB on my Odyssey, when I press the gas pedal from idle position, I get a notchy or stuck feeling, it's probably build up.
Davicho: LOL. Brings me back memories of when I took apart the TB on my 2008 Yaris, s*** was so easy I expected more of a challenge but instead of a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle it was more like a Duplo block set. You couldn't get it wrong, it was like 5 big parts. My point is, after the TB cleaning, I started driving it, day in and day out, with no problems, until one day the MIL came on. I was like... DOH! Looking around under the hood for something stupid, I found an electrical connector was not connected. So I connected it. Next thing I know, I go to start her up, she sounded like a 1960's lawnmower running on fumes. It coughed and sputtered, then shut off. I gave it a rest. Tried to start her up again. This time she ran a bit longer, but still coughed and sputtered. I did this restarting thing for about 5 minutes until it finally stayed on and the cough and sputtering died out and it ran smooth again. Just saying, maybe it was an "idle learn." On the Yaris, Toyota went with a single-piece TB valve, it's all one unit with a single 8-pin (or so) connector, if it breaks, you buy a new one. I'm sure many manufacturers do the same thing, single-piece TB valves that are 100% electronic with no [apparent] adjustment. I never had a chance to do clean out the TB on my 5 but I'm sure it's similar, I have to do clean out the TB on my Odyssey, when I press the gas pedal from idle position, I get a notchy or stuck feeling, it's probably build up.
Cool thanks man.
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- 2006 Mazda5 Touring
Swapped out a malfunctioning EGR Vacuum Solenoid (because nobody loves getting 16 MPG...) .
Also found out Mitsubishi makes parts like that.
Next up! The exhaust system! Where a Pipe has been discovered to have an extremely screwed rig that could potentially kill me while driving (seriously, I gotta take pics...there's even a wash cloth included in the "rig").
Also found out Mitsubishi makes parts like that.
Next up! The exhaust system! Where a Pipe has been discovered to have an extremely screwed rig that could potentially kill me while driving (seriously, I gotta take pics...there's even a wash cloth included in the "rig").
Are we talking about a Mazda5 or Protoge5?
Got rid of the RC car antenna. Got a sharkfin cap from Visual Garage paint matched and all
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20150316_150959 by tuanies, on FlickrApologies! I was referring to my Protege5.
I used to drive a family Mini-Van...to work in one city, to college in another city, and then the Significant Other two cities away...all in different directions of course.
At my max, I was paying $250/mo for gas.
Now that I have my Protege5...life is so much better.
Installed new CorkSport leather shift knob + short shift plate. Still awaiting my black leather / red stitched shift boot from Redline Leather Goods.
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20150319_161703 by tuanies, on Flickr20150319_172553 by tuanies, on FlickrDecided to wrap some stuff with brushed aluminum vinyl. Was my first time using vinyl. It's not perfect but its adequate for now.
Definitely need a black interior, the tan sucks
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Definitely need a black interior, the tan sucks
20150320_154328 by tuanies, on Flickr20150320_172750 by tuanies, on Flickr20150320_172727 by tuanies, on Flickrshift knob looks great
I'll trade you my black interior for your tan interior
Black gets really hot here in Southern CA, I wish I had the tan.David