Expert Answers about Mazda CX-7

Using # D-192 Dual Hitch Receiver to Carry Bike Rack and Tow Trailer with 2011 Mazda CX7
The Curt # D-192 might be an option for you, but I am afraid once you place a ballmount in the rise orientation in the bottom receiver opening, there will not be enough room to install your bike rack. Your best option would probably be a trunk mounted rack like the Thule OutWay, which is available in a 2 bike (# T45JV) or 3 bike (# TH56BV) capacity. If you went with a trunk mounted rack, I recommend using an extra-long ball mount like part # 4285 to provide extra clearance between the...
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Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2008 Mazda CX-7
We have several trunk mount bike racks listed as a fit for a 2008 Mazda CX-7. I have included a link to them for you to view. The most economical 3 bike model is # TH911XT. I have included a link on this bike rack for you. My top choice is the OutWay 3, # TH56BV. The retractable cables make installation and removal of the rack faster than any other rack that uses straps. If you will be carrying women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar, #...
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Trailer Drivers Side Tail Light Not Working, All Other Lights Work
This sounds like a ground issue. Ground problems normally show up when there is more draw on a system such as when you have the running lights on and then use another function like a turn signal or brake light. Make sure that the vehicle side and trailer side connectors are clean and free of corrosion inside and out. The main connector grounds should be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. The light grounds should also be attached to clean and corrosion free bare...
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Recommended Thule Bike Rack for 2012 Mazda CX-7
Hitch mount bike racks are definitely the better option. They tend to have more to offer and usually have a tilting feature so you will not have to remove the bike rack just to access your rear cargo area. I recommend going with a hitch mount bike rack. There are 2 different styles of bike racks for the hitch mount options; hanging and platform. One important thing to note is that the hitch on your CX-7 sits pretty far under the bumper so I will be making some recommendations with that...
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Largest Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2010 Mazda CX-7
A 4 inch trailer hitch receiver is not available for a 2010 Mazda CX-7, or for any vehicle that I am aware of. The largest hitch that fits a '10 CX-7 has a 2 inch receiver: - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75512 This hitch is a custom fit for your CX-7, does not require drilling to install, and has a 3,500 lb towing capacity. If you are using it for towing and need a trailer wiring harness, the correct fit for your 2010 CX-7 is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole...
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Will the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Carrier # TH45JV Fit a 2011 Mazda CX-7
The ThulOutWay 2 Bike Carrier, part # TH45JV, will fit the 2011 Mazda CX-7 as long as it does not have a spoiler. Also, the rear wiper can not be used when the bike carrier is attached to the car. I am including a link to the installation instructions and a video link of a review on the Thule bike carrier. If you are planning on using the bike carrier for children's or women's bikes, I would recommend a frame adapter like the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, part # TH982XT. This frame adapter...
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What Is Required To Install Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Trailer Hitch # 75512 On A 2009 Mazda CX-7
There is no drilling required when installing the Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Trailer Hitch # 75512 on a 2009 Mazda CX-7. You will need to lower the exhaust in the rear by removing the exhaust from the rubber hangers, but it will be connected back to the hangers after the hitch is installed. I am including links to the installation instructions of the Draw-Tite hitch and a video link that will show the hitch being installed on a 2007 Mazda CX-7. Draw-Tite says an installation by a professional...
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Locking Hitch Pin Recommendation for the Thule Vertex Bike Rack
I do have a threaded, locking hitch pin for your Thule Vertex bike rack, but the Heininger Threaded Hitch Pin, # HE6033, will not work with the Vertex bike rack because the threaded portion of the Heininger hitch pin is too large to fit in the hitch pin hole of the Vertex bike rack. I pulled the Heininger hitch pin from my warehouse to test it with the Vertex bike rack and verified that they were not compatible. Instead, you will want the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock, # THSTL2. This hitch...
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Hitch And Wiring For A 2010 Mazda CX-7.
For your 2010 Mazda CX-7 I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Item # 75512. This hitch offers a 2" x 2" receiver tube opening. Having the 2" x 2" receiver tube opening rather than the 1-1/4" allows you to use the hitch for a lot of different accessories. With the 1-1/4" you would be limited to certain hitch mounted accessories. It also has a pre-welded bracket so when you install your wiring if you wanted to route it outside the vehicle...
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Is the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap Required for the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver
The Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap part # 18050 is not required for any hitch mounted accessories when using the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75512 which is a fit for your 2008 Mazda CX-7. It can however be used to minimize moment of the hitch mounted accessories like your bike rack but it is only required on certain Curt trailer hitches for warranty purposes.
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Fit of Thule Passage TH910XT Trunk Mount Bike Rack on 2012 Mazda 3 Sedan
The Thule Passage trunk mounted 2 bike rack you referenced, part # TH910XT is indeed a fit for your 2012 Mazda 3 Sport Sedan. I have confirmed this with Thule. If you're planning on carrying women's bikes with a step-through frame or a bike with a sharply angled top tube like some hybrids, you might want to consider using a frame adapter like part # 64005. The adapter attaches between the seat post and the handlebar gooseneck and provides a level attachment for the bike rack. This way,...
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2011 Mazda CX-7 Taillights Flicker After Installing Replacement LED-Type Bulbs
Both the stop and tail light bulbs used on your 2011 Mazda CX-7 are the 7443 type as you noted. We offer this bulb type in both halogen versions like # P217443B (possibly what you had originally) and in LED types like the Putco # P237443R360. LEDs are very high efficiency lights that can sometimes light up from even the low-level residual current in vehicle or trailer wiring. Load resistors that will correct the flicker. Use one per bulb. We offer # DI34ZR.
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How Does The Thule OutWay Platform Trunk Mount Bike Rack Sit on a 2010 Mazda CX-7 Bumper
The bottom support arm of the Thule OutWay Platform # TH65JV that you referenced sits on top of your 2010 Mazda CX-7 bumper as noted on the attached picture. Also in the attached picture are all the measurements of the OutWay in relation to your vehicle. From the bottom of the arm that rests on your bumper to the bottom below where your wheel sit is 2.358 centimeters (6 inches). Your bikes when loaded on the OutWay Platform rack will not have contact with your vehicle.
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How to Install the Michelin Stealth Windshield Wiper Blades on a 2011 Mazda CX-7
The Michelin Stealth Ultra Windshield Wiper Blade part # MCH8526 is a confirmed fit for the drivers side of your 2011 Mazda CX-7. If you need to replace the passenger's side you will want part # MCH8516. In order to install the wiper blades you will want to first remove the old blades by rotating the blade until it is perpendicular to the windshield and then pull downward. To install the new wiper blades you will need to rotate the connector piece on the blade and attach it onto j-hook...
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Does Curt Trailer Wiring # C55593 Fit 2008 Mazda CX-7
Yes, the Trailer Wiring Kit part # C55593 will fit and work in your 2008 Mazda CX-7 that has the correct connector for it.
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What Will a Class III Trailer Hitch Look Like When Installed on a 2009 Mazda CX-7
We have several Class III trailer hitches available for the 2010 Mazda CX-7. First is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75512. I have included a link to the instructions and a video for this hitch as well. For the most part, only the receiver shows. The other Class III Hitch, # 13593, will have a similar appearance after it is installed. Both of these hitches, when installed, are pretty well hidden as you can see in the videos. For the most part, only the receiver shows.
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Fit of Curt C55593 for a 2009 Mazda CX-7
If you already have the plug-in that is behind the passenger side trim panel then then the Curt # C55593 is the harness for your 2009 Mazda CX-7. When it comes to choosing the correct Bearing Buddy you need to first measure the diameter of your hub bore. To ensure the best fit you need to use a digital caliper that reads to the 3rd decimal place (1.232 for example). One of the most common sizes is 1.980 for a hub bore. If you happen to have this size then you would want to go with part...
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No Power on Curt Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2007 to 2012 Mazda CX-7
Trailer wiring harnesses # C55593 for the Mazda CX-7 will only fit if the vehicle came with the factory tow package. It sounds like your model did not. What you will need to add trailer wiring is a different type of harness, # 118405. It is possible that even if you ran a power wire to the battery manually and bypassed that connector it might still not work. going with harness # 118405 would be the sure thing.
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Which Trailer Hitches, Ball Mount, Trailer Wiring, and Hitch Balls Fit a 2007 Mazda CX-7
Yes. The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75512, will fit on your 2007 Mazda CX-7. For many vehicles, the manufacturer will not change the chassis and/or frame platform so the same hitch can fit multiple years of the same model vehicle. I have included two links below. One is the instructions for the 75512 hitch. The other link is for all the hitches that will fit your 2007 CX-7. I also recommend adding trailer wiring to provide a 4-Way trailer connection at the rear of the vehicle. If you do...
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Right Side Trailer Lights Not Working on Trailer Towed by a 2011 Mazda CX-7
This sounds like a bad ground problem if it is just the one side. The first thing you should do is unplug the trailer and use a circuit tester like # PTW2979 if needed to test the 4-Way on the vehicle. If all of the functions are working fine on the 4-Way then you know the problem is somewhere on the trailer. If the 4-Way is not functioning correctly then test the wires going into the converter box from the vehicle. If they are not correct then the problem is on the vehicle and will need...
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