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Re: oil change for CX-9 [sedmund]
by go8
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Mar 06, 2008 (5:23 am)
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Replying to: sedmund (Mar 05, 2008 7:43 pm)
I preface this by saying all I know about cars is I put gas in it and it goes. That said, I bring the car to the dealership because it's close to me. If the dealership was far, I personally would have no problem having Jiffy Lube do the oil change.
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- #43 of 89
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Electrical concerns?
by blueru
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Mar 08, 2008 (11:13 am)
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My wife and I just bought an '08 CX-9 Sport on Monday of this week. Already we have noticed 2 things: 1) the dome light does not work when a door is opened but does if you turn it to the "on" position, and 2) On 2 separate occasions it has taken several seconds (2 - 4) for the engine to turn over and catch. Has anyone else experienced similar situations? Any suggestions? Should we be concerned? We have never paid this much for a vehicle and then to have any type of problem, as minor as they may be, happen. Any feedback is appreciated.
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- #44 of 89
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Re: Electrical concerns? [blueru]
by 99zoomr
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Mar 08, 2008 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: blueru (Mar 08, 2008 11:13 am)
Check to make sure you have the overhead switch in the "Door" position, right in the center position on the overhead switch. The markings are a little confusing because it appears that there's only an on and off position. If you have it in the middle position and it still doesn't come on when you open the doors, take it to the dealer and have them replace the switch if necessary. My engine will sometimes take almost few seconds to start, but I haven't noticed it to be much longer than that. If you take it back for the light switch, also ask the dealer to check out the long cranking issue as well. If they have a good service department like the one I go to, they should be happy to check these out for you. You've paid for these things to work correctly, and a good dealer will want to make sure they do...
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- #45 of 89
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Re: Electrical concerns? [99zoomr]
by blueru
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Mar 08, 2008 (3:25 pm)
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Replying to: 99zoomr (Mar 08, 2008 2:20 pm)
My wife and I just got done running errands in our CX-9 and NOW the little light in the shape of the vehicle with the "key" sign inside of it will not stop flashing! It has never done this before and only happens when I shut off the ignition and take the key out. Any more concerns?
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- #46 of 89
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CX9 or Nissan Murano
by mrsrlcoleman
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Mar 08, 2008 (4:55 pm)
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I am in the process of researching cars for a new purchase in June. I require room for two front facing car seats in the back seat. I am looking at the CX9 GT and the Nissan Murano. Is it true that you cannot have a moonroof if you have the DVD package in the CX9? How spacious is the area for a third row seat once folded down? I need room for my double stroller, and other items. The main reason that I am pulling towards a CX9 is the third row cargo area which is lacking in the Nissan Murano; however, I recently saw a report that said the Nissan Murano has the best front and side crash test results. What do you guys think?
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- #47 of 89
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Re: CX9 or Nissan Murano [mrsrlcoleman]
by ceric
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Mar 08, 2008 (9:31 pm)
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Replying to: mrsrlcoleman (Mar 08, 2008 4:55 pm)
Starting from March, 2008 you should be able to get a CX-9 that has both DVD and moonroof. Ask for your dealer for details.
CX-9 is much more spacious than the Murano - no comparison.
The 3rd of CX-9 is actually useful even for adults on short trip, unlike Highlander and Pilots.
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- #48 of 89
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Re: Manual says change oil at 7K miles, Dealer says 3K [epicard]
by waygrabow
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Mar 09, 2008 (8:09 am)
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Replying to: epicard (Feb 08, 2008 1:29 pm)
I've had a local dealership do the same thing. When I questioned them on it, they said that this entire area, Colorado Springs, is a "severe service" area where maintenance needs to be done more often. What a crock. They also pushed other services (the "power flush") not mentioned in the owner's manual. The technicians there seem like decent folk, but the management policy pushes the service managers to encourage such procedures. As a result, I don't go to that dealership any more. I want a dealership which has my best interest as an owner at heart, not their profit margin. I am happy to pay the going price for needed services (use synthetic oil also) but lose all trust when they try to gouge me. I'll drive further to get good service.
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- #49 of 89
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Re: Manual says change oil at 7K miles, Dealer says 3K [waygrabow]
by kharris
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Mar 09, 2008 (8:33 am)
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Replying to: waygrabow (Mar 09, 2008 8:09 am)
Most dealerships(not just Mazda) are doing this, and not just in your area. We have the same thing in New York, They print up their own "recommended service" and claim that they (and they admit not the factory) feel that it's best for cars in their locality. I spent some time talking to one of the service maagers who basically wound up saying "what can I tell you?--it certainly can't hurt your car and it brings in extra money for us". I said I would only follow the factory recommendations, and he said fine--no problem--happy to have whatever business you want to give us. Interestingly, one of my children who lives in California brought in her then new VW Passat for her first oil change at 3500 miles on my advice and her dealer refused to do it, saying that they only follow the factory recommended service intervals which was I believe 7500 mi for the first oil change, supposedly needed for "proper break in".
Ken
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- #50 of 89
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Re: Electrical concerns? [blueru]
by 99zoomr
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Mar 09, 2008 (7:37 pm)
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Replying to: blueru (Mar 08, 2008 3:25 pm)
Nope, that's normal. The little indicator that looks like a car with a key inside flashes red when the ignition is turned from the on position to acc or "off". It's called the "Security Indicator Light" in the owner's manual. (look in section 5 if it's like my 2007) It kinda freaked me out the first time I saw it flashing while sitting in my car with the ignition off. Had the car over a year now and it is still doing fine... 
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- #51 of 89
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Re: Electrical concerns? [blueru]
by manojtv
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Apr 11, 2008 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: blueru (Mar 08, 2008 11:13 am)
The rear dome light in door mode will work only if you have set the 1st row dome light switch set to door mode.
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