Thanks, I've just replaced both sides with replacement power struts from Poland on my UK Mazda CX-5 2019. Mine didn' t come with bracket, but just raising the clip was enough to wriggle it off. Took

@Driver67

2 ай бұрын

glad I can help :) Those struts are expensive right?

@coopscoops9327

2 ай бұрын

@@Driver67 Yes although I suspect mine cost less than OEM parts and paying for someone to do it. In sterling I think it was around £360 for the pair including VAT and import duty (now that we're not part of the EU anymore.)

Thanks! Insert the new ones on the chassis side first as they will jamb on the window trim otherwise.

I just wanted to say “Thank You” for such a great instructive video on replacing this part. The right side strut in my 2017 CX-5 GT died, and following you extremely thorough video, I replaced this part in less than 30 minutes. One of my buddies put his code reader on it and identified it was the right side, so I knew which part to order. Ordered an OEM part online from a local dealership for $320USD and had the part the next day. As I said, following your instructions made it easy. Thank you again! Would love to know how much this would have costed to repair at a shop!

@Driver67

Жыл бұрын

nice! I'm glad you found it helpful. Mazda dealer just told me to replace both sides. Its nice to know that a code reader can determine which side rather than the stealership saying to replace all

maybe i didnt hear it in the video but how did you know to only replace that one and not the other one?

@Driver67

2 ай бұрын

i gambled. 😁

2020 mazda cx5 grand touring lift gate not working correctly. What were your symptoms.? Thank you .

@Driver67

2 ай бұрын

possibly some rattling sound coming from the strut when operating tailgate. Since this video, my other strut has not failed yet but has made some rattling sound for some time. I expect the other unreplaced strut will fail soon

Very clear and great job 👏

@Driver67

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. DId you have to replace yours?

is that screetchy sound when opening and closing the tailgate normal? or it's supposedly more silent?

Hey driver 67, my 2019cx5 is doing the exact same thing, after replacing one, how is it running now after you replaced it, a year ago?

@Driver67

Жыл бұрын

Still running great here

Looks like mine has just failed (haven't figured out which side yet) and the cheapest new one I can find online is around US$500, it is still close to CAD$700. I have a forwarding address in the U.S. so hopefully the final shipping cost will be reasonable for me. This is insane considered that the entire liftgate itself costs less than $1.5K!

@Driver67

10 ай бұрын

yea its crazily overpriced and my first one failed 4 years after owning from new. I don't believe I used the tailgate alot of cycles

@deep-fry

10 ай бұрын

@@Driver67 5 years for me, bought it new in 2018 🙁. Anyway, thanks for the video, at least the replacement seems pretty straightforward!

Thanks for the video. My cx9 has had intermittent issues with the lift gate and I feel like it's probably the struts. Is your gate still working properly since the fix?

@Driver67

2 жыл бұрын

yes it worked perfectly after the fix. Try the easy fixes described in the video. Sometimes those easy fixes can work

My 2018 CX5 is having the same issue. Mazda service are waiting to get verification on whether one or both have failed (motor strut)... they have quoted $1500 per side. Do you have a recommendation on how to source this part aftermarket?

@Driver67

Жыл бұрын

$1500 is alot unless parts price have went up alot since I made this video. Maybe get a second opinion on replacing pricing. If my memory serves me well, parts is $750 a piece. Labor price should be 1 hour and definitely not more than 2 hours. Sorry I do not know of aftermarket struts for it

Thank you for the video. Was the code they gave you IDS Code B144E and B144F? I seem to be having the same issue, looking to replace them myself as the parts & labour from Mazda Canada seem incredibly expensive (2000$ just for the parts).

@Driver67

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t recall the code they gave. Yea those things are ridiculously expenses

My liftgate sounds like it’s struggling, anyone know a way to prolong its life?

Hi Mark, Thank-you for a great video. Can you let me know where you ordered the tailgate struts from? The OEM ones from the Dealership are so expensive! I live in Canada and am experiencing the same problem with my tailgate - thanks.

@Driver67

2 жыл бұрын

i bought mine from Mazda. Yes the OEM ones are crazy expensive. I'm sure if you look around you might find an alternatives to the OEM

where you bought the Struts?

@Driver67

15 күн бұрын

@@ArturKl-u3f from Mazda.

@ArturKl-u3f

15 күн бұрын

@@Driver67 Thank you it's fucking expensive lol 1010$ Canadian

@Driver67

15 күн бұрын

@@ArturKl-u3f yes it’s ridiculous. Back then it was a bit cheaper like maybe $800 bucks per strut but still very pricy and you’ll have to know which side is the bad one. If you do find an alternative, please let us know in the comments on where to get it as well as the brand.

@ArturKl-u3f

15 күн бұрын

@@Driver67 yeahh The dealer tell me it's the left side.