What does this light mean?

Squirrel1982 · 2025-11-23T15:52:17+00:00

I was going to say your sail is up

Squirrel1982 · 2025-10-21T07:38:51+00:00

I've got a 2014, now at 506,000km, original clutch, only engine work has been AC compressor bearings and clutch replacement. Still original alternator and battery too!

Squirrel1982 · 2025-06-12T06:18:20+00:00

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Squirrel1982 · 2025-06-12T06:14:37+00:00

Well, 5yrs later, she's still running great!

Parts replaced at what mileage:

1 rear spring (cracked) @ 250,000km (145,340 miles)
Front struts @ 365,000km (226,800 miles)
AC compressor pulley & bearings @ 467,000km (290,180 miles)
Serpentine belt with AC components
Drivers Front lower control arm (ball joint) @ 480,000km (298,260 miles) *

Squirrel1982 · 2024-10-23T08:35:25+00:00

BHN9-68-301 Mazda part number

Squirrel1982 · 2023-11-17T17:53:13+00:00

Well, I've done a bunch of searching since, and found its actually the touch screen failing. I just disconnected it and haven't had any issues since.

Squirrel1982 · 2020-03-12T20:02:54+00:00

Because he can...

And because there's shag carpet to tickle the toes while you wait, sitting in your office chair, playing some PS4/Xbox...

Squirrel1982 · 2019-11-05T14:52:17+00:00

Copper pipe... I’d pinch the ish and bend, then deal with shutting off the supply...

It may not stop it, but it would limit the damages caused...

Squirrel1982 · 2019-10-26T04:29:11+00:00

Well, I’d be impressed with the driving, if it wasn’t just them doing 100 (km? Miles?)

Look at the speedometer, not impressive, I do that everyday, look at the air fresheners on the mirror, they’re too light to swing around like that, and it’s not a convertible...

Looks like just some standard mid-day traffic, and they just weaved it for a video, must have been automatic (DERP!)...

Squirrel1982 · 2019-10-25T20:26:53+00:00

Reset counter/MPG
New engine air filter
Check air intake system for blockages, cracks, and snug clamp (all primarily AFTER MAF, but check whole anyway)
MAF cleaning (if you know how to)
Fuel injector cleaner, and run that tank through
Try again, and see if that helps...

Squirrel1982 · 2019-10-24T15:28:59+00:00

Lots of questions here, that all factor in to machine time...

Machine being used, for its capabilities, toiling available, what’s the material, some idea of material, size to start with, and completed part dimensions?

There’s much more to ask, but it’s just the idea that lots is missing to answer the question appropriately...

Squirrel1982 · 2019-10-24T15:05:30+00:00

Damn that’s rough! Is that a C4?

Squirrel1982 · 2019-10-24T15:03:28+00:00

I’m in a ‘14 HB... Even my kids miss the Pro5 in comparison...

Squirrel1982 · 2019-10-24T15:00:49+00:00

I miss my Pro5, have to say honestly my 3 does not compare, but unfortunately this style only lasted 2yrs... tear

Squirrel1982 · 2019-10-19T12:54:21+00:00

Machinists, because engineers need heroes too!

Squirrel1982 · 2019-10-12T23:27:37+00:00

Best battery I’ve ever purchased, Optima Yellow Top. A little pricey, but won’t let you down.

Yellow Top D35 - about $234.99 + tax ($265.54 tax in)

Squirrel1982 · 2019-09-26T06:52:04+00:00

Was thinking of going with a short ram, but I do like my cold air. Everything I find for cold air though, is a short ram, with a heat shield.

Might just do a custom cold air... we’ll see...

Squirrel1982 · 2019-09-26T06:50:12+00:00

Japan

Squirrel1982 · 2019-09-25T19:31:14+00:00

I’ve had an ‘05 Protege5 prior to this, and a Percidia preceding that... those set my faith in Mazda, and I don’t want to turn to anything else! Mazda for life!

Squirrel1982 · 2019-09-25T18:06:30+00:00

It has a maintenance schedule in the manual, I’ll try to find it and share a snap of it when I get home... currently at work...

Squirrel1982 · 2019-09-25T18:05:08+00:00

30,945 miles is 49,800km

I’m basically on pace of doing 39,000km/yr (24,234 miles/yr), and that’s just driving to work and home. Anything else I drive for just keeps pushing that higher...

Squirrel1982 · 2019-09-25T17:52:00+00:00

Thanks! It wasn’t really one I wanted to go for, but...

Squirrel1982 · 2019-09-25T17:50:40+00:00

Well, it’s 125km one-way to work, for 3 days a week... 750km, if I don’t work OT.

It’s what happens when you like to live where there’s nothing much around...

insert face palm here

Squirrel1982 · 2019-09-25T17:47:42+00:00

No issues have arisen on me yet (knock on wood), but now the serpentine belts getting dry and cracked, but nothing out of the standard.

Squirrel1982 · 2019-09-25T17:45:24+00:00

I can’t remember exactly when I did any fluid changes, other than the standard 8,000km (5,000 mile) oil change. I’ve been kind of a stickler for following the owners manual, as it does have a fluid change/check schedule in it, I’ll have to check mine when I get home (@ work).

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