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I am buying a 2008 GT AWD and I am confused. Does the vehicle come with an auto dim mirror standard? Also, when I look at mazda accessories, I see the mirror can be added, but then it says something about rain sensing. Can it be installed by the dealer and work&look exactly the same as if installed by factory? Can someone set me straight on the auto-dim, homelink, rain sense? thanks Rob
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Replying to: robjamell (Oct 16, 2008 11:07 am) It is an accessory that one can have it installed at port and delivered to the dealer (accessories are NOT installed by Mazda, they are done at the entry port). One can also buy the kit and install it oneself (like me). Try mazdaparts.org for best price. The installation is about 30 minutes. It is slightly more involved than the roof rail. There are many different combinations of autodimming, Homelink, compass. Again, go to mazdaparts.org (click on CX9 tab, and then, electronics). Each model needs an installation kit (the kit must matches the model you buy). If your vehicle come with rain-sensing (I assume it is GT), then, you would need a kit that can accommodate rain sensor, which is next to the back mirror. Auto-dimming: (run on switch 12V). It dims down the mirror when the difference of lighting between front and back is big. It can go very very dark to avoid glare. Homelink: It can learn the codes (jumping or not) of your garage openers so that you don't need to carry then anymore. The Homelink runs on constant 12V (not switched - i.e. engine power needs not be on) Compass: some models of back mirrors also have an electronic compass (show 8 directions, N, S, W, E, SE, SW, NE, NW). Rain sensing: the sensor to activate wipers is located at the root of back mirror. Other than that, it has nothing to do with back mirror. I hope this helps you a bit.
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Replying to: ceric (Oct 16, 2008 11:18 am) So is rain sense standard on CX9 or only if I get the autodim mirror? Basically, I can find vehicles with the options I want other than the homelink. I don't mind installing myself, but I don't want to loss any options like the rainsense. Not sure if rainsense is installed if you don't get the mirror option from the factory.
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Ceric and Nastacio, thanks for your answers. I guess I am not going to order the roof rack option since I can install it myself. For the towing option, I don't see any dealer has many CX-9 with that option. Ordering a CX-9 with a towing option will severely limit my choice of the dealerships, and therefore, limits my ability to negotiate prices. With the factory towing option, I can tow 3500lb. Without it, hopefully, I can tow 2000lb. It shall be ok for a small boat (like 16 or 18 feet aluminum jon boat with trailer). But I still need the hitch and wire extension set. I did some checking, and I find the following place that sells hitch specifically for CX9. See the following web site: link title It even have instructions and it can be found here: link title The instruction seems extremely easy. However, it only covers the hitch. It says nothing about the wire extension. Does anybody know where can I can the wire extension and if CX-9 has the wire pre-routed to the back of the car?
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Replying to: fishhoppa (Oct 15, 2008 12:06 pm) Did you get a warranty with the cx? hi fishhop, thanks!  we're still pretty smitten about the purchase. new $24k sticker cx-7 for 17k was pretty much a no-brainer. heck, i imagine i could take it up to carmax, and they'd offer me more than i paid!  funny you should mention the RAV and CRV, as we were looking hard at those... in addition to the mitsubishi outlander. you're spot-on about not being able to pick up ANY of those for under $20k! Plus, I agree about the looks of the cx-7 blowing away the other options. I did go ahead and purchase the "total care" warranty. I bought the 10-year, 100K warranty, and paid $1300. I checked at a couple out-of-state dealers who sell these warranties online, and the lowest offer from them was $1300, so I think we did ok. I figured it was worth $130 / year to have pretty much everything covered for 10 years. |
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Replying to: lockloop (Oct 16, 2008 11:50 am) I would recommend etrailer.com personally. I install Hidden Hitch for my CX9 w/o tow package. I only used it as bike rack anyway. Installation is very easy but you might need a second pair of hands to hold it up for you or use jack stand. If you tow frequently (even if less than 2000lb), I would recommend you have the TSB (list in another thread as THROTTLE PROBLEM) fixed if the CX9 was produced BEFORE May 1, 2008. That TSB specific applies to carrying heavy load and climbing hills. Just for peace of mind. 
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Replying to: robjamell (Oct 16, 2008 11:38 am) Rain Sensing is standard on GT, I believe. Auto-dimming mirror is an accessory which is independent of rain sensing. The fact that the root (attaching point to the windshield) is located together with rain sensor makes it confusing. I installed the Auto-dimming+Homelink+compass mirror myself. Parts+kit bought at mazdaparts.org ($0 shipping & handling). It comes with instructions. Read this for reference... http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123677379 (hope it is not against rules of edmunds.com)
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Replying to: ceric (Oct 16, 2008 1:03 pm) From what I read in that forum, many complain about the wire showing and not looking factory. Any comments on this?
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ceric, thanks for your help. I went to that site, it even has a video instruction on how to install the hidden hitch on a CX-9. The procedure seems very simple. If anybody else know how to install the wire harness thing next to the hitch, please let me know.
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Replying to: nastacio (Oct 16, 2008 4:40 am)
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