Expert Answers about Mazda

• Where Does Base Plate Mount On 1999 Mazda Miata
• That is correct, base plates like the Roadmaster # 711-2 and # 711-4 use the front tie down plate mounts as mounting points. The # 711-4 with removable arms will use the front tie down plate mount and stabilizer bar mounts. The # 711-2 uses the front tie down plate mount and frame. I have attached the written instructions below. In addition to the base plates you will also need the following: -Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520 -Safety Cables: RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety...
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• Where to Install Kat's Custom Engine Block Heater on 2015 Mazda CX-5
• I did add a diagram that should be helpful although as of right now we have not yet had a chance to made a video showing the Kat's Custom Engine Block Heater # KH11409 being installed on a 2015 Mazda CX-5. After checking out the instructions for this block heater I was able to find that you will need to insert this Frost-Plug heater into the "LR" position of your Mazda's engine, as you can see in the diagram. All you need to do is remove that frost plug and insert the heater; I've also...
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• Does Trailer Wiring for 2016 Mazda CX-5 Require Running Wire up to Battery
• Yes, the trailer wiring kits that fit your 2016 Mazda CX-5 like the Curt # C56310 that you referenced do require running the power wire up to the vehicle battery. This is true for all kits that fit your vehicle as well as taillight configurations.
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• Is Underbody Trim Panel Reinstalled on 2023 Mazda 3 For Draw-Tite Hitch Installation
• Yes, to install the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24984 on your 2023 Mazda 3 you will need to remove that panel and it won't be put back into place. Hitch instructions only mention this when the hitch either prevents the panel fitting back into place or there is excessive trimming that needs to be done on the panel for it to fit back in place so it's easier to just remove it and leave it off. If you'll be using the hitch for towing I recommend installing the T-One Wiring...
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• Wiring a Powered Modulite Power Wire and Backup Lights on a 2007 Mazda 5 Towing a Trailer
• If the dealer hooked up the trailer wiring harness on your vehicle then they must know of a circuit that provides enough amperage to power trailer lighting and not affect the vehicle wiring in any way, if there is an over draw or short. We recommend that the power wire from the item # C59496, be connected to the vehicle battery positive post to eliminate any chance of damaging the sensitive circuitry on the vehicle. If you need to install a 5-Way adapter, item # 47515, to provide reverse...
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• Identifying Wire Functions on Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness
• The wires on the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118746 use the standard color code. The general standard for a 4-way plug is as follows: -Green: Right turn/brake light -Yellow: Left turn/brake light -Brown: Tail/running lights -White: Ground wire This wiring harness fits the 2017-2021 Mazda CX-5.
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• Which Bar Goes Where On Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack for 2017 Mazda CX-9
• The Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points part # RRRVP51 comes with two crossbars, one for the front and one for the rear. The crossbars are not the same so it dose matter which goes where. I wasn't able to find any refence to this based on height but if you measure each, one should be 39-1/2" long and the other should be just under 41-1/2" long. The longer bar will be installed in front.
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• Will I Need to Alter the Rear Bumper When Installing Draw-Tite Hitch on a 2015 Mazda 3
• According to the installation instructions for the Draw-Tite Class I hitch, # 24914, you will not have to alter the bumper on your 2015 Mazda 3. The hitch will bolt to already existing holes in your car's frame. No welding or drilling will be required. The instructions do say that you will have to temporarily lower the exhaust during installation. The installation instruction are linked toward the bottom of this page for you to review.
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• How Do I Run The 12 Volt Wire To The Battery When Installing Wiring On A 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
• Running the 12 volt power power wire for the Curt # C56300 on your 2021 Mazda Miata can definitely be tricky. This really should be connected to the battery as this will keep the wiring from causing any interference with the vehicle's computers. With that said, I included an install video we have of this wiring harness being installed on a 2020 Miata that should help the process. What we did was follow the brake lines up to the engine bay and made routing them a lot easier. Following these...
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• How To Maintain Charge In Trailer Battery That Will Run A Powered Trailer Jack On A Pace Trailer
• You will want to use a standard 12 volt deep cycle trailer battery to operate the Bulldog Powered-Drive Trailer Jack, part # BD500200. You will NOT want to use a trailer breakaway battery. The breakaway battery is not designed to power other trailer accessories or lighting, it is just designed to operate the breakaway system. To keep the trailer battery charged you will need to run a 10 gauge power wire like the, part # 10-1-1, from the 12 volt power pin (# 4 terminal at 11:00 position)...
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• Tools Needed to Install etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2022 Mazda CX-5
• In order to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98902 on a 2022 Mazda CX-5 you'll need the following: - 3/4" Socket - 19mm Socket - Ratchet - Tape - Flathead Screwdriver - Pliers - Torque Wrench - Pry Bar
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• Best Way to Run Power Wire To Install Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness on 2007 Mazda CX-9
• To complete the installation of T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118520, there is normally a grommet located close to the installation point that can be used, it is normally at the bottom of trunk cargo area. You would want to cut a small slit in the grommet, feed the wire through and seal the cut you made in grommet with silicone. We do not have specific information for your vehicle as to the location of the grommet. If you find it easier you could run the wire through the interior...
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• What Parts are Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2016 Mazda CX-5 and How Much Can it Tow
• So I pulled up an online copy of your owner's manual to see if I can help you make some sense of it. One thing is for sure, the terminology is pretty misleading and can be confusing. The main takeway, I think you need to be concerned with is the gross combined vehicle rating (GCWR). It also talks about the total trailer weight (TTW) or 2,000 pounds but when you read what they define as the TTW it gets too confusing. I think you can simplify it by using the GCWR which the manual states...
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• Does Exhaust Need To Be Removed To Install Trailer Hitch On 2016 Maxda CX-5
• For the installation of the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 76138 the muffler is very easy to remove. You just remove the two fasteners at the rear of the muffler and the 2 fasteners on the exhaust pipe going into the muffler and you can get the muffler out of the way while you install it. As the instructions state, you can lower the exhaust to have easier access, but I recommend doing it like the installers in our shop show.
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• Is Sealant Tape Needed to Install the Derale Engine Oil Cooler # D15602?
• Yes. According to the installation instructions, you need to use the included thread sealant tape to install the two 3/8” NPT x 1/2” hose barbs into the sandwich adapter of the Derale Engine Oil Cooler # D15602. If you need sealant tape, I recommend using the # 37207-30025. This tape is approved for use of temperatures between -450 F to 500 F.
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• Can Hands Free Lift Gate On 2021 Mazda CX-9 Be Used With Curt Trailer Hitch C13284 Installed?
• You will still be able to use the hands free lift gate feature on your 2021 Mazda CX-9 with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13284 installed, but you will need to put your foot on either side of the receiver and move it in and out until you find the sweet spot of the sensor. After doing this a few times it will become second nature on where to place your foot. I included a video of the # C13284 being installed for you to take a look at.
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• Why Does Curt Say a Stabilizer Strap Is Needed for Some Hitches Carrying Bike Racks
• Curt specifies that all non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt. For a stabilizer strap you could use the Curt Strap part # 18050. I attached a video that shows how it installs. Basically it attaches to the trunk lid of your vehicle and to the rack and provides additional support so that the weight of the rack over bumps does not jar the hitch...
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• Is Modification of the Body Bumper or Fascia Required to Install the # C11073 Hitch on 2011 Mazda 2
• The installation instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11073, indicate that no modification of the vehicle rear bumper or rear fascia is required for installation of the hitch. Vapor canister will need to be removed and reattached for hitch installation. There is a possibility that the carbon canister hose may contact the hitch bracket. If this occurs you will need to use pliers to bend the bracket and rotate the hose out of the way. Also, the exhaust must be temporarily lowered...
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• Are Clips Required to Install WeatherTech Side Window Air Deflectors # WT82712 on 2015 Mazda CX-5
• No clips are required to install the WeatherTech Side Window Air Deflectors # WT82712 on your 2015 Mazda CX-5. As illustrated in the linked installation video, the deflectors use a combination of the included tape and the pressure from the springiness of the plastic to hold them in place on your doors. WeatherTech also offers custom-fit molded thermoplastic floor mats for the front, second row and rear cargo areas of the Mazda CX-5 which can be seen on the included link.
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• Orientation of Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers Installed on Camper Trailer
• I attached a picture that shows the correct way to install the Lippert Jack-it bike rack part # LC429756 that you referenced. We do not recommend installing it in any different way if you are towing with it. There is a way to use it in a trailer hitch if you weren't towing but that wouldnt' work for your application. Most likely you'd still have access to the rear cargo door but it may be limited slightly. It's harder to say.
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