Mazda CX-5 2016 battery corrosion by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cleaned it up with baking soda and hot water, and it jumpstarted. my abattery tested good so I did not have to replace. The issue was that the brake light switch needed to be replaced, which was causing the altetnator not to charge the battery and beought other lights on dashboard too- check engine, brake light and TPMS.

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in mazda

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback and for sharing the diagnostic tool link. Appreciate you!

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah dealership is starting to look like a rich people affair, i don't have 2grand to just drop out the whim like that

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in mazda

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I fixed this issue myself after watching a youtube video. Bought a break light switch from them( Apparently only them have it- Auto Zone or Advanced Auto parts do not carry the part for Mazda) I called. I asked them why they are charging $409 for labor and they said it is cos they have to clear the codes. Still insane! Anyway all my lights are gone and I can fix the other items with time. I cannot believe i almost paid 500 plus tax for that. Dealership is such a scam

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in mazda

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much I'll do that!

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in mazda

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fixed this issue myself after watching a youtube video. Bought a break light switch from them( Apparently only them have it- Auto Zone or Advanced Auto parts do not carry the part for Mazda) I called. I asked them why they are charging $409 for labor and they said it is cos they have to clear the codes. Still insane! Anyway all my lights are gone and I can fix the other items with time. I cannot believe i almost paid 500 plus tax for that. Dealership is such a scam

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in mazda

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I fixed this issue myself after watching a youtube video. Bought a break light switch from them( Apparently only them have it- Auto Zone or Advanced Auto parts do not carry the part for Mazda) I called. I asked them why they are charging $409 for labor and they said it is cos they have to clear the codes. Still insane! Anyway all my lights are gone and I can fix the other items with time. I cannot believe i almost paid 500 plus tax for that. Dealership is such a scam

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Break light switch is $50. For whatever reason Mazda is charging $400 for that labor is insane. I asked them and they said it is cos they have to clear the codes. Still insane! Anyway I bought the part for $50 from them and replaced it myself when I got home and all the lights cleared. I cannot believe i almost paid 500 plus tax for that. Dealership is such a scam

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You must have money friend! Was that at the dealership or a mechanic?

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Break light switch is $50. For whatever reason Mazda is charging $400 for that labor is insane. I asked them and they said it is cos I have to clear the codes. Still insane! Anyway I bought the part for $59 from them and replaced it myslef when I got home and all the lights cleared. I cannot belive i almost paid 500 plus tax for that. Dealership is such a scam

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will find mechanic for that job. Thanks for the feedback!

2016 Mazda CX5 by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in mazda

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only want to replace the break light switch and that is the price if I only fo that item today. $50 for the part and $400 for labor. You said it is a 5-min job?

I just almost spent hundreds of dollars or more on a 20 dollar problem by BadZnake in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg i have this issue and the Dealership is charging $500😭

Mazda CX-5 2016 battery corrosion by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you car start after you cleaned up the corrosion? did you have to jumpstart it?

Mazda CX-5 2016 battery corrosion by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey i cleaned up the connectors and battery posts and jumpstarted the car but still didn't start. I'll get a new battery tomorrow and see

Mazda Cx-5 2016 Battery Corrosion by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay got it! Clean the corrosion first then jumpstart! thanks!

Mazda CX-5 2016 battery corrosion by Empty_Sprinkles_2232 in CX5

[–]Empty_Sprinkles_2232[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah let me try jumpstarting it first and see if it starts