Mazda CX-5

**parakitoJDM** · December 25th, 2013 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Pipefish

When do you see the flashing? Does it occur as soon as you turn on the engine, or only when you're using the headlights?

Have you tried re-seating the bulb and clearing the fault? I've tried clearing a check-engine light once on a Ford Focus and that fixed it; the problem didn't come back.

On some cars, clearing the fault is all that's needed assuming there's really no problem with the hardware. In your case, you need to make the bulb light first.

I don't buy the casa's claim that the CX5 is sensitive to voltage changes. They also failed to explain why of all parts the AFS was the one affected. For all we know, your AFS problem was not caused by the wire probing done by ACA after all. I don't call it a "stealership" for nothing.

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hi ser PipeFish, did u have firsthand experience Headlight Swivel/Leveller actuator (touched/moved physically) and caused a Fault and Warning Lights to come out?

**Pipefish** · December 25th, 2013 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by parakitoJDM

hi ser PipeFish, did u have firsthand experience Headlight Swivel/Leveller actuator (touched/moved physically) and caused a Fault and Warning Lights to come out?

I don't have a CX-5, so I can't say for sure it's the root of Kevz321's problem. I've read about AFS problems in various Toyotas and reseating/making sure the AFS gimbal isn't blocked by a foreign object worked for some.

If ACA's wire probing is the culprit, it's possible it may have triggered the warning lights on the dashboard, and it might go away once the fault is cleared, that's why I asked Kevz321 if he has tried clearing the fault.

**Kevz321** · December 26th, 2013 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by parakitoJDM

PART 1:
Guys / Gals, let's do abit of some Analysis here as the usual CASA fix is to replace everything and at usual exorbitant prices....

I. here is over-all AFS system description : below show's harness; also indicates AFS Control module just near to Driver Upper/LH footwell (with Grey connector casing)?; HeadLight Swivel and actuator (of course at the headlights ; Auto-Levelling sensor at the rear hatch.

II. AFS / HL Auto Levelling Block Diagram.
show AFS Control Module gets feedback fm. Sensors; then directs actions to LEVELLING & SWIVEL Actuators on the HeadLamps; also show's Fuse/Relay connected to it. with my Suspect Cause #(1) Installer messed up and Electrically Shorted something when he was probing which / where to connect the LED DR Scuff lights....and possibly damaged Fuse/Relay.....

connector numbers and description:

Looks like AFS Ctrl Module : just a big Grey lump, wrapped with Grey Plastic box All showing Connectors

Here is the Engine Bay FuseBox, but couldn't trace which is the one connected to AFS?
{ANYONE HELP Identify w/c one???}

Driver Footwell: Fuse Box (AFS NOT IN HERE!)

Originally Posted by Pipefish

I don't have a CX-5, so I can't say for sure it's the root of Kevz321's problem. I've read about AFS problems in various Toyotas and reseating/making sure the AFS gimbal isn't blocked by a foreign object worked for some.

If ACA's wire probing is the culprit, it's possible it may have triggered the warning lights on the dashboard, and it might go away once the fault is cleared, that's why I asked Kevz321 if he has tried clearing the fault.

Thank you guys for your concern. I really appreciate it. Thanks ParakitoJDM, I didn't expect you to go that far researching to help me out. Once I get it fix, I'll inform you guys the soonest. Again, thanks...

**parakitoJDM** · December 27th, 2013 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by Kevz321

Thank you guys for your concern. I really appreciate it. Thanks ParakitoJDM, I didn't expect you to go that far researching to help me out. Once I get it fix, I'll inform you guys the soonest. Again, thanks...

ser Kevz321, wala 'yun. anything good for the Car enthusiast community.....
saka tamang tama, yung RED CX-5 ng friend ko biniyahe namin pa probinsya so puede ko din pag-aralan first hand.

kaya lang para nakita ko na IG1, mukhang 3 in 1 sya na gamit? will try simulate later...

**parakitoJDM** · December 27th, 2013 01:33 PM

hi guys/gals share ko lang; eto sa Grey na CX-5, yung original Chrome type na LED DRL pinapintahan nya ng Matte black (though di naman kita kasi NightShot).

* DRL only

* DRL + ParkLight {here onwards the DRL intensity goes a notch down}

*DRL + HeadLight

**LRTan** · December 28th, 2013 01:04 AM

Anyone installed 3rd party alarm on their unit? Which brand and model did you choose and from which shop was it installed? Medyo na pra praning ako sa non- auto locking doors eh. nakakainis.

**nel@carol1994** · December 29th, 2013 07:34 PM

Went to Mazda Alabang last thursday and saw only the 2.0l version CX-5 . No available unit na 2.5l which im eager to see and listen to bose sound system sa loob at labas kung gaano kaganda ang sound nya. Planning to change my wife current ride next year. Saw also the mazda 6, maganda ang loob at elegant ang dating.
Guys, sa mga bank loan ilang % ang binigay sa inyo like BPI or other bank sa loan nyo?. thinking of 60% down payment at 2 years to pay sana.

**larry0609** · December 29th, 2013 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by LRTan

Anyone installed 3rd party alarm on their unit? Which brand and model did you choose and from which shop was it installed? Medyo na pra praning ako sa non- auto locking doors eh. nakakainis.

LRTan, yung previous CX5 ko pinakabitan ko ng 3rd party car alarm sa Roadstar, The Fort branch. Hindi ko lang ma recall if it's the Code Alarm or Autopage brand. It has the auto lock feature and shock sensor. It uses your OEM remote key so you would not be having two remotes. I think it cost around 5k.

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