I am looking to easily identify a CX-5 that does not have cylinder deactivation (CD) and i-stop. These are my two most important items and maybe independent of each other. Still researching. In late 2023, there was a Japan supply chain issue and Mazda did not install CD. So apparently some 2024 models do not have it installed. Postings indicate an engine code of L is the preferred choice., but it appears it is not easy to verify without removing the air cleaner assembly.
Can a Mazda master mechanic chime in on to how to verify a non-CD CX-5?
It looks like there are multiple criteria to be absolutely sure:
1) Engine code with a "L" and not M.
Vin 5th-8th digit: model, body style, and engine type
"L engine code in the vin rather than the M that designates CD" i.e. JM3KFBBL7R0445933,JM3KFBCL7R0498596,J M3KFBBM2N0563701(2022 with CD)
"The cylinder deactivation is a function designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve fuel economy by deactivating 2 out of the 4 cylinders while driving."
2) Infotainment screen - (need more information)
3) No i-stop deactivation button. (after 10/2023 did not have i-stop). Looks like 2023 did not have i-stop.
"The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or stuck in traffic, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume driving." [The required Q-85 battery will cost you at least $500 which is only available at the Mazda dealer, and a re-programming is also needed!}
4) Put the car on a rack and look at the exhaust area for some type of pressure sensitivity switch (don't know where}
5) Examine the original EPA gas mileage sticker looking for difference between CD and non-CD. A posting said there was a MPG difference and the non=CD had to be certified.
Or Buy a CX-5 turbo engine instead of NA. CD was not installed.
Can a Mazda master mechanic chime in on to how to verify a non-CD CX-5?
It looks like there are multiple criteria to be absolutely sure:
1) Engine code with a "L" and not M.
Vin 5th-8th digit: model, body style, and engine type
"L engine code in the vin rather than the M that designates CD" i.e. JM3KFBBL7R0445933,JM3KFBCL7R0498596,J M3KFBBM2N0563701(2022 with CD)
"The cylinder deactivation is a function designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve fuel economy by deactivating 2 out of the 4 cylinders while driving."
2) Infotainment screen - (need more information)
3) No i-stop deactivation button. (after 10/2023 did not have i-stop). Looks like 2023 did not have i-stop.
"The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or stuck in traffic, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume driving." [The required Q-85 battery will cost you at least $500 which is only available at the Mazda dealer, and a re-programming is also needed!}
4) Put the car on a rack and look at the exhaust area for some type of pressure sensitivity switch (don't know where}
5) Examine the original EPA gas mileage sticker looking for difference between CD and non-CD. A posting said there was a MPG difference and the non=CD had to be certified.
Or Buy a CX-5 turbo engine instead of NA. CD was not installed.
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. No programming needed.