Mazda CX-5

[IamVince]

Yup, '14 up CX5s got iStop, current CX3s & 9s, none. They have an iStop switch that's defaulted to ON everytime you restart the car. The hood switch flipping is 1 of the few cheats to keep it off always. This tweak is reversible.

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thanks travajante! researched this and it says about having an effect on the car alarm, is this something that can be remedied?
Also, can i use a normal car battery if i disable istop this way?

[jojopad]

This guide is from a CX3 owner:

Mazda cx3 istop disable hood switch - Album on Imgur

Here's a much more detailed visual guide with an M3 model. The owner of these pics said the car alarm doesn't work after disabling the switch (have to read further in the forum thread for this confirmation).

Turn Off iStop by Default? - Page 3 - 2004 to 2016 Mazda 3 Forum and Mazdaspeed 3 Forums

[IamVince]

This guide is from a CX3 owner:

Mazda cx3 istop disable hood switch - Album on Imgur

Here's a much more detailed visual guide with an M3 model. The owner of these pics said the car alarm doesn't work after disabling the switch (have to read further in the forum thread for this confirmation).

Turn Off iStop by Default? - Page 3 - 2004 to 2016 Mazda 3 Forum and Mazdaspeed 3 Forums

Thank you! I guess you can't have both.
If I use a normal car battery, will istop not be activated? Or if istop is disabled, will it be safe to use a normal car battery?

How are the prices of spare parts for CX-5 compared to other CUV's (CRV, Xtrail, Tucson)?

[travajante]

Thank you! I guess you can't have both.
If I use a normal car battery, will istop not be activated? Or if istop is disabled, will it be safe to use a normal car battery?

How are the prices of spare parts for CX-5 compared to other CUV's (CRV, Xtrail, Tucson)?

The best option is still to use the recommended Start/Stop EFB or AGM batt & a CTEK CT5 start/stop batt conditioner to extend its life. This eliminates warranty worries should you be caught w/ batt related gremlins & a non Start/Stop batt in your iStop equipped vehicle.
You're no longer restricted to the dealerships on batt availability & cost anyway. Panasonic, Delkor & Yuasa now offer more reasonably priced ones locally.
On ownership cost, Mazda's Yojin3 maintenance & warranty programs relieve us of unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. The Skyactiv 2,3,6, CXs also share a lot of common parts. This eases supply inventory, availability & cost.
The aftermarket support is also vibrant. In my 5years of Sky ownership, I've been able to source consumables like pads, filters, & mods thru online & local channels. The prices are not much different from mainstream badges like Toyota & Honda.
Overall, Mazda reliability & quality have also been raised notches higher from when they were still cuffed by Ford. The worries ingrained from that era are more a busted myth now.
Mazda ownership here has been fun, pleasant, trouble-free & generally inexpensive, so far. Locally, Bermaz has done a great job in serving those who dared look beyond owning the more common nippon brands.
So, be concerned not....most of us here have....

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[bratski]

Does the cabin filter and air filter of the cx5 diesel the same as the gas models? I'm thinking of outsourcing as early as now. My 3 yrs yojin will be up in a few months time.

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[travajante]

Does the cabin filter and air filter of the cx5 diesel the same as the gas models? I'm thinking of outsourcing as early as now. My 3 yrs yojin will be up in a few months time.

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The petrol & diesel drop-in filters aren't identical. Cross reference the corresponding models here:
Mazda CX-5 Air Filter - Replacement Air Filters
The cabin filter for the KF regardless of engine variant should be the same.

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[bratski]

The petrol & diesel drop-in filters aren't identical. Cross reference the corresponding models here:
Mazda CX-5 Air Filter - Replacement Air Filters
The cabin filter for the KF regardless of engine variant should be the same.

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Thanks sir. BTW, my cx5 diesel is still the KE

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[3ple4]

Is there a built-in warning indicator in our beloved CX5 that warns us if the battery is about to die?

[travajante]

Is there a built-in warning indicator in our beloved CX5 that warns us if the battery is about to die?

Hook in a Bluetooth OBD + Torque app or something like a Scangauge. Or AIO tweak your MazdaConnect. Do you already have a CTEK CT5 Start Stop batt conditioner, sir?

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[bratski]

Hi, what dealer here in Metro Manila allows their customers to watch their cars while being serviced?

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