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I just purchased 2010 GT AWD, is there a wiring harness for trailer connection pre-configured or do I have to install a product like t-connector? I looked underneath vehicle on rear passenger side and did not see any connector. Thought I found it, but it turned out to be a threaded connection for the tie-down I assume. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Any 2010 AWD is "tow-preped", meaning, it has
- heavier duty radiator (you could see two fan control modules - a silver box with heat sink on it - instead of one)
- larger transmission cooler
- ECU programming that is tuned for towing
- (for 2010) pre-wiring
The connector, I believe, can be found under the cargo tray. I have seen picture of it.
If so, pulling it out to the hitch should be easy.
If you go to U-Haul, they can sell you a hitch and do the wiring (final stage) for you.
Thanks for all the help.......
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123674480&highlight=hitch+wire&p- - age=3
So here's my question. Has anyone installed the fog lamps using Mazda parts?
Is the wiring already in the car? The dealer told me it takes a couple of hours to install them, that doesn't seem like much time.
The head lights seem quite good on the CX9, so I'm not sure the fog lights would be worth the trouble to install.
One other question, "Do mud flaps help much on this car"? That's another thing I'm considering installing.
They are quite short in length so I am not too sure they work extremely well.
However, they look great on CX9.
BTW, one more question: Is there really a factory installed option to have an USB audio interface (and/or iphone/ipod interface) in the 2010 CX9? The brochure on Mazda site mentions iPod integration but I have seen some postings leading to believe that this option is not available.
Thanks.
http://www.mazdaparts.org/mazda-cx9-ipod-module.html
though I am not a iXXX user myself.
For '07-08 models, if you have Sat radio, the extra port is taken. You would need an extra switch box to allow a new access thru aux input or iXXX interface.
For '09-present, the switch box has been included from factory.
When I own a vehicle, I try to understand it inside and out.
The sensor for the hatch is located below bumper (a rectaguler box - 1"x3"). Try to keep it clean. Otherwise, the sensitivity may go down a bit. (i.e. when it's covered by mud)
2) Headlights should turn on automatically based on light conditions (my 2000 Camry has that feature)
I am surprised that an otherwise excellent vehicle that touts itself in the "luxury" segment should have these basic features missing.
Aviboy97 - Any idea whether Mazda is contemplating on adding these to their lineup ?
The GT may barely qualify, which does have auto-on headlight.
Auto-lock out of N gear? I don't think I want that in my vehicle.
A simple electronic kit can take care of that (costing maybe less than $10 in parts).
Think about the fact that your power-lock actuators will fail faster. That is extra bill to pay in the future. When you are in a bad neighborhood, flick the power lock switch.
Mazda does not consider the CX-9 a "luxury" vehicle. It's the media that considers it a luxury alternative. :shades:
Skip CX9.
The CX-9 came out a little higher than the Toyota Highlander and (importantly) a bit higher than the Ford Escape we're currently driving. But you're probably right that the CX-9 isn't high by big-SUV standards.
Andrew
You have to actually sit in the vehicles to compare.
The seating positions of them are different. I am afraid that your formula could be misleading. The measurement of headroom, by itself, is not well-defined.
Go to an autoshow, and bring a ruler if you have to, to check out all vehicles that you are interested. No salesperson will bother you there.
Thanks
R Wood
My wife and I just got a Black CX-9 Sport over the weekend. Overall, like the car, but there are a couple of annoyances. First of all, it was my mistake for not noticing that Sport trim doesn't have auto headlights, so that's kind of a bummer. Our old chevy malibu has that option. Second when we shut off the car, the dome lights don't automatically turn on. They only turn on when we open the door(s)s. Do you guys know if there's a way to reprogram the car so that the headlights go off when the car is turned off without turning off the switch, as well as the dome light?
Thanks in advance.
Only certain models have "auto-on" headlights (Touring, GT, for example).
No way to program the dome lights to turn off when ignition is off.
It turns on when door is opened. Sorry. It is what it is.
I am not sure about the dome lights coming on when turning off the vehicle on Sport models, mine does do it but it is a Touring model. Sport models may not have this feature as well...sorry!
IMO, this is a feature that Mazda should have provided on all trim levels.
After all, I own a GT.
Auto-off, to me, is a great feature.
I don't even use the auto-on feature.
I like the auto-wiper, but auto-on headlights feature is not appreciated by me.
I used the auto-on for a while when I got my GT.
I found it very annoying driving under the overpasses.
The lights went on then off in a few seconds, and this could repeat
if there are sequence of ambient light changes. It feels light I was
flashing headlights at the drivers in front of me.... That driver might take it
badly....
So I think it's better just to get in and go (but gently for the first mile). Idling doesn't much warm up anything other than the engine.