The CX-5 LED Lighting Thread
- Thread starter SayNoToPistons
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- 2014 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech
I did not disconnect that battery when I replaced mine. I just unplugged the light/switch.
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- San Antonio, Texas
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- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
Thanks for posting that; I haven't been watching this thread but have been wanting taillights since last year. I saw these on ebay recently, I think I've decided on the "Black" (black trimmed, clear back, not tinted) lamps from Crystal Eye. I will be placing the order this week.
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- San Antonio, Texas
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- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
I'm thinking about getting a fog light LED trim and wiring it to come on with my park lights (You can't use OEM foglights with park lights only).
dragonteeth
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- '15 CX-5 Touring AWD w/ Bose ★
Hey guys! So, with a Touring model, I had issues use LED bulbs for replacing the DRL. Not only did VLEDs not know what to do, but other manufacturers and stores (O'Reilly's, AutoZone, etc) did not either, even though the 9005 bulbs matched perfectly. User @Kedis82ZE8 helped me figure the problem out with a decoder wiring relay kit. R1 is what matched with the CX-5. It took about ~15 minutes total of work.
Here are the results (and the bulbs I bought if anyone is interested):
Here are the results (and the bulbs I bought if anyone is interested):
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- San Antonio, Texas
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- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
Hey guys! So, with a Touring model, I had issues use LED bulbs for replacing the DRL. Not only did VLEDs not know what to do, but other manufacturers and stores (O'Reilly's, AutoZone, etc) did not either, even though the 9005 bulbs matched perfectly. User @Kedis82ZE8 helped me figure the problem out with a decoder wiring relay kit. R1 is what matched with the CX-5. It took about ~15 minutes total of work.
Here are the results (and the bulbs I bought if anyone is interested):
(Looks like you are non tech) That looks like a fog light, not the DRL (your link). Unless the non techs have a L shape DRL vs the pw13. Also, keep in mind you've replaced your high beam with a lower power bulb.
runtohell121
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- 2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring AWD Soul Red
Non-tech CX-5 uses 9005 bulb as DRL and High Beam.
CX-5 w/ tech uses P13W for DRL as the HID is low and high beam.
dragonteeth
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- '15 CX-5 Touring AWD w/ Bose ★
I have the non-tech & they use 9005 bulbs.
But to confirm, by doing it this way, you no longer have true high beam headlights correct? Your HB's are now "DRL brightness only" -- that is, when your headlights (LB) are on your HB bulbs are either A: "Off completely" when driving in LB mode, or B: "Only as bright as your DRL's" when you turn the HB's on?
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- Mazda CX-5 Touring w/bose-tech
this is true
Hello all this is my third repply since long time ago on this forum and my english is not perfect sorry for that!
I have rent a cx-5 GS 2013 and now have replace it with a GS 2016 first time I change for the same car! Ok I know there's a good improvement from a 2013 2,0 liter to a 2016 2,5! My concern is the drl on the GS model they are ugly and after some reading here and experiment in 2012 I found that there is not much other way to change it for led so I alway's let my light at on and change dashboard and radio dimming with the little knub on the dashboard.
But with the 2016 you have to dimme the dashboard with the knub and the radio independently that's pita! What I think is there is a way to modify the coding to put the drl on the fog? I have done this modification on my GTI 2010 with a VAGCOM so I wonder if someone here know's what to do?
Also there is an other way to change this yellowish bulb for something different and not cancel the highbeam?
I have rent a cx-5 GS 2013 and now have replace it with a GS 2016 first time I change for the same car! Ok I know there's a good improvement from a 2013 2,0 liter to a 2016 2,5! My concern is the drl on the GS model they are ugly and after some reading here and experiment in 2012 I found that there is not much other way to change it for led so I alway's let my light at on and change dashboard and radio dimming with the little knub on the dashboard.
But with the 2016 you have to dimme the dashboard with the knub and the radio independently that's pita! What I think is there is a way to modify the coding to put the drl on the fog? I have done this modification on my GTI 2010 with a VAGCOM so I wonder if someone here know's what to do?
Also there is an other way to change this yellowish bulb for something different and not cancel the highbeam?
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Pipemajor
Hoot Mon!
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- Minnesota
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- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD
Probably, but why? I'm sure the cost would be hundreds of $$$. Of course, I'm the one who spent hundreds swapping out the incandescent bulbs with LEDs on a 2015 CX-5.
Just made a thread About it. Priced out at dealership is like $1,300.
SayNoToPistons
Wheels, not rims...
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- CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech, RX-8 GT 6spd w/ 'goodies'
I still remember the factory HID's of that gen Maxima being a huge theft issue. Such a big issue that news channels notified the public of it.
It has been a long time since I posted. Still have my CX5 (2 years on 2/15) with only 7500 on the ODO. Early on I put in some led DRL replacements but they failed and almost caused me other problems. I believe the bulbs are p13w for cars with the tech package. Who has these and where did you get them? I would prefer to stay away from iJDMTOY unless they have improved their product.
Thanks. Can you or someone else confirm that the correct bulb is p13w and also what would match the stock hids best, 5000k or 6000k?
