Mazda CX-5 KE.I (2012-2014) Questions & Answers

It was the only option for the year I purchased so it has to be correct I assume. In the manual I would say though. Or inside the door on the vin plate

Might need to contact your local Mazda Service dealer.

I would be checking the fine print of the extended warranty contract.... maybe get legal advice, and also take it to another mazda dealer..... Don't take no for an answer. Good Luck

Have you owned the CX5 from new ? The evaporator is not really a wear and tear item and most tend to last around 8 years +. How many K's do you have on it ? The Evaporators are not expensive parts but because they are buried deep inside the dash its the labour cost which is the main part of the bill.

If the car has not been flooded or in an accident you should make contact with Mazda Australia and demand that it is resolved. Unless damaged, an ac evaporator should not fail in 4 years. Most leaks on the evaporator are caused by weld seams failing or in rare cases corrosion from the inside if you have had a lot of leaves and debris inside the intake.

The extended warranty that Mazda offers is not the same as the manufacturers warranty. in any case it should not be failing at this age.

It may be a good idea to take the car to an AC specialist for their opinion just in case your dealer is a stealer.....

Good Luck !

Thanks for your advice. It has done 38k so far. I was told that the new operating unit will cost $500 and two days labour $1400 + cost of coolent etc. it has never been flooded or in accident. No leaves or debris etc. I will take another opinion from an AC specialist.

Hello - 2013 model is the first series of the CX5 - I have the Series 2 with Navtronics GPS which is built in to the Mazda system...... You would need to contact Mazda about updates. I had a hard time getting used to the new system because I love the Garmin GPS's. Also be aware of the software updates offered by Mazda for the whole entertainment system - does fix a lot of problems.When my warranty runs out I plan on getting Mazda to do Major services and go somewhere else for minor services to keep my costs under control. Hope this helps. PS You won't be disappointed with a CX5.

Hi there, I'm unsure if base model Maxx has in built GPS, even if not you can still get a decent aftermarket external GPS $150-$250.

I am not the main driver of the mazda ( wife's car)
But the best of my knowledge no problems with the istop so far.

Hi, I had a similar problem I think about 6 months ago (2012 Maxx Sport auto), there was a faulty stop light sensor "Switch Stop Lamp" part no BN7N66490. Can't guarantee you're having the same issue, but worth having them check this. Since replacing I've had no issues. Good luck

We find ours a strange angle also. Though not bad enough to buy new ones so i havent looked into it

If the are adjustable it may be as easy as taking them out and turning them around.

I am guessing the "metal at the back of the seat" you mention is the rod that the cargo curtain rolls into? To take it out when required, first let the cargo curtain roll all the way into it. Then grasp the ends of the metal rod (where the plastic caps or covers are attached) and gently pull the rod up and inwards, the rod will lift out of its mounting brackets freeing up all the cargo space.

thanks for replying Foxcatcher, I wasn't aware of that.

Yes just have good look at how it comes off