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I have a 2016 Mazda BT50
I just installed a pair of aftermarket LED headlights from Big Red. While installing them I made sure not to touch any of the important parts and just handle the main part. After installation I turn ...
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Geely EC7 2013 automatic transmission D,N,R,P blinking
From past a month i am having an issue with my car transmission D,N,R,P all blinking then i have to turn off the engine and start again. Sometimes turning off doesn't solve the problem then i have to ...
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Car acts like battery is dead but then starts
My daughter is away at college. She called me the other day and said her car wouldn't lock with the fob or the button inside. Then when she tried to start it it wouldn't start. Acted like battery was ...
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Dim Tail Light and Non-Working Indicator on tow hitch bike carrier with 13-Pin to 7-Pin Adapter
During our vacation in the Netherlands, I purchased a second-hand bike carrier (Twinny Load) that mounts onto the tow hitch. Both the car (a VW Passat B6) and the bike carrier are from the Netherlands....
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Large voltage drop under circuit load…
03 mazda protege
With key on engine off (KOEO) if I load the power window circuit, my voltage goes from 12.6 volts to 10 volts. This only occurs if I continue holding the window switch down after the ...
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Honda CR-V 2005 - top stop light mounting
I'm sorting a few things with my father-in-law's 2005 Honda CR-V. Recently the rear window (on the tailgate) was smashed. He had it replaced, however now I'm struggling to understand how the centre ...
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2004 Durango brake lights
Just bought this Durango and brake lights didn't work, there were fuses missing,I replaced, bulbs look good yet no brake lights
Oh and also bought new brake light switch hooked it to connector yet ...
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2012 Mazda 6 Low Beams Blindspot
I just changed both of the low beam bulbs. Ever since there is a large blind spot right down the center whenever I am driving at night where it is not safe to drive. It’s as though the low beams are ...
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Is my electrical system messed up?
I have a 2014 Mazda CX-5 that didn’t start today (was working fine on my trip to the grocery store yday) and I tried to jump it with cables without success. My neighbor came out with a portable jump ...
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Intake shutter valve
My mechanic says the problem with my engine is a blocked oil pickup pipe. I see that my manufacturer has a recall on for intake shutter valves. Is the intake shutter valve and the oil pickup pipe the ...
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Base coat wipe dried when i got to second headlight. And didnt wait for base coat to dry before applying sealing
I used the turtlewax headlight restoration to clean headlights. I watched a video instead of instructions and did one headlight at a time so by the time I got to the second headlight the base coat ...
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Mazda overheated, is it fixable?
I have a 2008 Mazda 3. I was driving and it overheated, I found no oil so I filled it up and it wouldn’t start. Earlier, while driving the accelerator quit working and my music was up so I couldn’t ...
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Right side parking and tail lights + dash indicator + lights buzzer not working
On my 2nd gen. 2002 Toyota Previa/Estima/Tarago (ACR30), a weird issue occurred: at the same time, these four lights-related items stopped working:
parking light (RH)
tail light (RH)
parking lights ...
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2012 Mazda 6 stereo issues
I replaced the stereo a few weeks ago and everything was fine and worked perfect. Two days ago the radio would not come when I got in the car in the morning to go to work. After I left work I went ...
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Name of white lights above truck rear window
2010 Silveraro 1500
There are exterior white lights above the rear window that illuminate when I turn this knob clockwise when the truck is off.
What are those lights called?
I ask because I want to ...
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Intermittent vibrations
2015 CX-5 FWD @ 185k miles. I owned it since 180k miles (dont have history).
PROBLEM:
Vibrations at low speeds can be recreated all the time:
Loading the engine (accelerate from a stop) AND
Going ...
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Trailer running lights not working
I have a vintage boat trailer for a 12-foot aluminum boat.
Last year, the lights worked as expected. But this year, the signal lights work on both sides, but the running lights don't work.
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How to block and jack up an engine
I have failed engine mounts for my 2010 Mazda 3. I am reviewing the replacement process in the corresponding Haynes' manual which has a step-by-step process for the replacement on 2A-14. In the manual,...
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Connect backrack work lights to cigarette lighter extension cord
2010 Silverado 1500
I have two LED Flood lights mounted to the headache rack of my truck: Alpena TREKTEC MR12 LED Flood/Light Pods, 1,100 Lumens, 2-pk (1 amp & 12 watts per light).
I plan to use ...
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Rich fuel mixture after spark plug change
I recently changed spark plugs on a 2010 Mazda 3 2L NA engine. I went to a major automotive parts website and ordered the relevant plugs that "fit" this model and year - I chose NGK Iridium ...
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Help Needed: Mazda 6 (2008) Gear Issue in Hot Weather and Traffic - Any Advice?
I’m seeking advice on a frustrating issue I’m experiencing with my 2008 Mazda 6, which has about 115,000 miles on it. The car generally drives perfectly, but I'm encountering a persistent problem with ...
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2002 Mazda Tribute - where do I attach the speed detection circuit wire?
Pioneer dmh w2770nex radio install into 2002 Tribute. I'm using a metra wiring harness, I have two wires left...speed detection circuit and the parking brake on/off (light green wire). Where do I ...
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Hella 450 foglights not working, possible ground issues?
Trying to diagnose where I went wrong in wiring my Hella 450s in my 1992 Toyota Camry LE:
Lights themselves are grounded to the bolts on the front fenders, new 10mm steel bolts with copper washers, ...
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What is this metal thing under my passenger seat?
In my Mazda 3 BL (manufactered 2010, version for EU) there is this (see picture) metal thing under my passenger seat, what is it?
Same thing is also under the drivers seat.
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Can fuel dilution significantly lower oil pressure?
Low oil pressure light flashes at idle when the engine is warm. It doesn't do that when the engine is cold and it flashes more frequently the warmer the engine gets. The light doesn't flash or isn't ...
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Hyundai Accent X3 Dashboard/Instrument panel bulbs
I have a Hyundai Accent X3 and want to change its instrument panel/dashboard light bulbs. It has 14V 1.4W bulbs (type 74 I guess), they are equal to T5 size but my T5 bulbs are 12V 1.2W (incandescent, ...
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2015 Mazda CX-5 High Beams
The high beams on my 2015 Mazda CX-5 stopped working for no apparent reason. I've already changed the bulbs, the fuse, the relay, and the switch on the column, to no avail? I'm now at a loss, other ...
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High center brake light polarity reversed?
My center brake light's polarity is unusual: the side sleeve of the bulb gets +12V and the dot at the bottom (electrical contact) gets 0V ground. All the other fittings (brake lights, reversing lights,...
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Make blind spot monitor radars work at all speeds
I have a 2013 Mazda CX-9. The blind spot monitor works after 32 km/h (20 mph):
Is there a way to hack it so it works for all speeds?
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Blurry image due to sun-damaged backup camera
I have a 2013 Mazda CX-9. I have blurry image on the NAV display. The backup camera's outer lens seems to be sun damaged. Its surface is not smooth and it is not shiny. Is there an easy fix for this ...
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Madza scrum but has k6 engine suzuki 3piston
Top cam shaft and cam cups shaking and seem need new ones but is there any chance to repair existing ones?
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Can anyone help me identify this ballast. Is it a AC ballast or a DC ballast?
I have this ballast in my car for Xenon lights. One of the bulb needs replacement and i checked online for the new HID bulb and found out that there are two types (AC and DC)of Ballast and bulbs. I’m ...
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No START No PRNDL LIGHT after forcing shifter cable into drive
2017 mazda 6 gt
The car was fine when parked for lunch when leaving car started but shifter was stift. Forced car. Into drive PRNDL LIGHTS disappeared shifter then seemed loose. I put it back into &...
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Transmission - Poor Shifting - Next Steps
My transmission shifts poorly most of the time. The poor shifting feels like when you manually shift to a lower gear when at speed. The shifting is far from violent and has no audible noise. The ...
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Will a 16mm bushing fit on a 17mm rear sway bar?
Looking to replace my rear sway bar bushings. The only size I can find for my generation of Mazda is 16mm.
My bar is 17mm. Will this be OK ?
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I drove my 2003 Mazda 6 with the handbrake on for about 2.5 km [duplicate]
I noticed smoke from the rear tyres with a burning smell. I also put the car in drive with the handbrake engaged to test if they were still working and it moved forward, although, this was on a slight ...
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2019 Mazda CX3 with start/stop engine, is a special "start stop" battery needed?
I have a generic 60Ah battery in my car. It seems to work fine. Was installed by a kind of semi-shady shop, but has worked fine for over a year.
A more "reputable" shop looked at it and said ...
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I was on my way from Boston to Brockton and my engine light came on
I checked the gas cap and it’s fine. I called my mechanic who was too busy to talk to me and his assistant said it could be anything or nothing. I have to pick up my grandson in Norton from school and ...
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Dimmed headlights stopped working on Corsa B
Driving along the freeway one night, my headlights stopped working.
I had been flicking between brights and dims for a while and then suddenly the dims just didn't come on.
I had to drive with my ...
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How to locate and disable the Telematics Control Unit?
I recently purchased a new vehicle. For reference it is a 2023 Mazda CX-5.
This vehicle comes equipped with a Telematics Control Unit. More details on how to confirm the TCU are at this page.
There is ...
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Does a 97 Mazda Demio Have a Cabin Filter, if so Where is it?
I have a 97 Mazda Demio 121. Imported from Japan. Do these use a cabin filter, and if so where is it located? I have looked behind the glove box, and around the driver's side, but can't see anything ...
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Stalling Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D
I recently imported a used 2016 Mazda CX-5 AWD Skyactiv-D which seems to have had a problem before it was sold. The car does not have any DTCs stored in the ECU nor does it have any pending codes. I ...
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Mazda 626 (1986) not starting
Hey so I got this old mazda 626, the 1986 2.0 SL hatchback, and it refuses to start, it works on jump start but as soon as you stop and idle it switches off. I suspect the battery to be dead, as it ...
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2000 Mazda protege the efi fuse blows out
Fuse blows out as soon as the key is in the on position. I have unplugged all the fuel injectors and the fuel pump at the tank and still blows the fuse. I'm not sure if I have the correct relays for ...
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Squeaking sound from the wheels after taking out of storage
I have a 1991 Mazda Miata that I have had stored in a Garage for the past 6 months or so. After taking it out of hibernation a few weeks ago, there has been a rather loud squeaking noise coming from ...
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Impact of synthetic oil on 1988 Mazda RX7 with 80k miles
We have a 1988 Mazda RX7 with an odometer showing 81k+ miles. We don't know whether it rolled over, but it has at least this many miles. Based on the condition of the car, I'm inclined to think it has ...
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Engine swapping / ECU swapping
I’m looking to change my 2.0L mazda3 engine to a newer 2.5L turbo Mazda engine and I was wondering if I would need to completely swap the ecu or if my stock ecu could run this engine.
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My oilpan fell off my 2007 mazda 6
I just got this car and i noticed a ticking noise I checked the oil it was low so i put 3 quarts in still the noise persisted its only been less then a month that i got it but yesterday i was going ...
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Plug connector for Knock sensor Mazda 626 2.0L 1998
anybody know where is the connector location for knock sensor? For some reason looking for leaks i see this sensor without his connector but i dont know where is the other side for apply a repair.
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Why is my vehicle making a whooshing noise after about 15 minutes of driving and then not accelerating?
I've had a recent issue with my 1990 B2600 RWD manual transmission Mazda pickup truck. I will start it cold and drive at highway speeds for about 10 - 15 minutes when all of a sudden a whooshing ...
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